Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets and the iconic York Minster, York is fast developing a flourishing, cutting-edge scene. Delve into the city's vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country's most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.

York is home to the York Minister, the largest Medieval Gothic cathedral north of the Alps and a treasure house of 800 years of stained glass. Explore the history beneath your feet in the Undercroft and enjoy magnificent views from the tower top. York Minister is loved not only by the people of the UK and Yorkshire, but by countless people all over the world.

The Yorkshire Museum also reopened on August the 1’st 2010 after a major £2 million refurbishment. Housing some of the finest collections of archaeological and geological finds in Europe, the Yorkshire Museum is the ideal first port of call for any trip to York. From prehistory to the city's medieval splendour, this amazing place tells the whole story in its fantastic new interactive galleries and AV shows.

With its mix of designer labels, high street names and independent shops and antique shops selling vintage jewellery York will satisfy even the most demanding shopper. Wander the web of shopping streets to browse the amazing array of independent boutiques, vintage stores and popular high street names such as Marks and Spencer, Fenwick and Mulberry - all flaunting the season's latest arrivals.

Whatever your reason for visiting, a York serviced apartment rental offers you a central location to operate from, allows you to save money and can even offer you an office away from home.