Reviews

Anonymous

York is an incredible town filled with history, and a real community spirit. Due to its location within a ring road, York has all the aspects of a small quiet town, however the reality is that it portrays a much more lively environment, with a strong student influence aiding its popularity. There are countless shops in the city centre and also a number of shopping centres a bit further out so you’ll never run out of shops. Similarly, the list of pubs is never ending. With over 365 pubs/bars there is somewhere new to drink for every day of the year. The nightlife is also very impressive with a number of different nightclubs that suit student life perfectly.

Anonymous

York Is a lovely place, the night life is amazing so many different places to go and not far away from each other. Good ranges of different place to eat from Italian, Indian, Chinese, sushi to carvery. Its might not be a big big place for shopping but it's big enough and they have a 10 minute bus journey to the designer outlet, and indoor shopping centre too. You have beautiful city wall you can walk round the river. Lovely gardens to go to. Overall York is a lovely place to be.

Anonymous

Beautiful City to live in, particularly during the holiday season! There are regular market stools and entertainment in town and when the chocolate factory opens its doors the entire town smells like chocolate for the week! Although they may be on the slightly pricier end, there is plenty of independent coffee shops and restaurants giving you endless amounts of places to explore! All of the nightclubs are within walking distances of one another making them easy to visit and commute between on nights out! If you want a nice town to transition into independence within, this is definitely a good one!

Anonymous

York can offer something for everyone. Whether you’re into historical landmarks or the natural world, you’re within a stoned throw of it all.

Anonymous

York is a historical haven - not necessarily the wildest night out you'll ever have, but it's great to live!

Anonymous

Not very much culture (galleries etc) nights out are pretty much all the same and very generic, rent is extortionate and it can be quite a rough city. It however does have lots of buildings of historical interest and offers a lot of opportunity for part time jobs and a night out can be fairly cheap if you know where to go.

Anonymous

Some great options but niche chains like taco bell aren't here and I love that place. Lots of independent restaurants though and I love that too

Anonymous

Such a gorgeous city. Also a really good night out, dependning on the day of the week would recommend different places. Wednesday night, yates’ pound a pint and then kuda afterparty is really good. Friday is student night at salvation or can go kuda. On a Saturday would definitely recommend salvation. Should always pop into jalou for a couple of songs however!! Revs is lovely and there are a lot of places for a cheap drink such as lowther or kings arms which has loads of benches right next to the river! Love it.

Anonymous

York is a beautiful town with ao many stunning features. We have many good stores and restaurants, so you can always find something you like. The nights out in York are amazing, especially if they end with chips and gravy. I also recoment the picturehouse, its a little pricy but very much worth it. The minister and castle museum is a must see as well. I love the old viking feel of the town. And lastly did you know that kit kat's were made in York.

Anonymous

Beautiful city to live in, always something going on. The night life isn't the best but it makes up for it with all the bars and pubs scattered around the city. Lots of good shops however can be expensive for food and drink.

Anonymous

I love York, it’s a beautiful, historical city that brings tourism all year round. I love the friendly and cosy feel of the city centre rather than a big industrial city like many other larger city centres. It really is like a home away from home. The buildings are beautiful, restaurants are plentyiful and there are lots of quirky bars to visit. One down side however is the lack of clubs for younger students. In terms of value for money, it can get a little pricey in terms of drink prices at bars etc, but this is the case for many city’s I believe. Overall, the city is great and I love living and being a part of it!

Anonymous

York is a small city which promotes a communal feeling in which students become well acquainted. Being small, it's easy to get around, which makes meeting up with friends or going to work very cost free as there's no need to pay for public transport or drive. Being small does come with it's limitations though, as going out tends to follow a similar pattern of venues. However, I feel that even in a bigger city, one might have their preferred cafes/bars/clubs that they tend to visit.

Anonymous

A city full of life and lots to do in terms of entertainment. It is a great city for students with both York St John university and University of York. There is a variety of clubs and bars in terms of nightlife which are usually buzzing with students. There is also a variety of cafes and restaurants on offer most of them even providing extensive vegan and vegetarian options. Lots of attractions in the daytime including the Minster, The Shambles, The chocolate story and plenty more making York a great location for family getaways as well. It is also a secure city with a low crime rate and even on a night out a student can feel safe and comfortable getting home with well lit streets and a reliable uber service in the city.

Anonymous

Nice city with a great Christmas market for all ages. Decent clothing stores with a nice outlet not too far away.

Anonymous

York is a great city if you're a student who loves both clubbing and live music/intimate music nights! So many interest to and small bars and pubs to choose from and never short on somewhere to eat! It is also great for finding small independent cafes as well as local craft shops! If you enjoying having the balance between city life and rural life, york is the place to be! The city itself feels like a large town and there are plenty walks which take you out of the hustle and bustle, especially on a busy Saturday! It is a very homely city and evething is in walking distance too. Most restaurants/pubs tend to have weekly deals on too so you're never spoilt for choice! I am a student in York and I personally love it, my favourite evenings are trying out new bars and pubs, particularly trying out pub quizzes in different places! There is so must history to York which you get a sense of by just exploring the shambles and walking the walls! Buses are frequent around the city however it is very rare that you have to use them as everything is so compact that you can walk it all! I would definitely recommend it!

Anonymous

Great town both for food and activities. Many nice small restaurants and bars. Shopping is good. Trips to the Minster and around the walls.

Anonymous

York is an absolutely amazing student city. From the awesome, reasonably priced night life to the historic walls and adventures you can take walking around them. Everything in the centre is walking distance from eachother, with it only really taking 20 minutes (if that) to walk from one side of the centre to the other. There are students deals in most places and you can even get a York Trust card which gets you into museums and the art gallery for free. York, if you want something that feels like a small community, is the place to be.

Anonymous

Great city, full of history. There are many things to see and plenty of food and drink options. I definitely recommend Evil Eye for an eclectic range of cocktails and the House of Trembling Madness for a cosy pint. If you're a fan of cats, try the York Lucky Cat trail (pick up a leaflet in the Shambles) - it's a great way to explore the city if you're only there for a day!

Anonymous

York is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England. At the confluence of the River Ouse and Foss, it is the traditional county town of the historic county of Yorkshire. York Minster and a variety of cultural and sporting activities make it a popular tourist destination.

Anonymous

Really beautiful and safe city !!! Amazing shops, cafes and restaurants, one thing I would improve is the nightlife because not all clubs are always open so some nights out you struggle to find a good club

Anonymous

York is an incredible city, it's full of history, the people are so welcoming, it soon feels like home. It's good for pubs, pints and there are more places to eat than I can count. The only downside is that it lives up to its slightly boring student city reputation, there aren't many clubs and there isn't a lot of variety in music played. And it's expensive

Anonymous

For a small city there's great night life for student. Big night clubs including kuda, salvation and fibbers. Also small pubs like the stone roses bar, Yates, revolution. There's so many great restaurant all over the city, some of which are quite pricey, but as students there's always offers on at different ones. Other than that there's attractions to visit during the day including york dungeons and york castle museum.

Anonymous

York is a gorgeous city, very safe and super unique cafes to meet friends at. Plenty places in the city to view and walk around, perfect place for the family to visit too. The night life is good too, Kudas shit with awful staff but other clubs are better. Plenty bars, pubs and clubs to see the night away. On a Wednesday there is pound a pint at Yates which is totally worth it. Shoppings pretty standard, plenty around including monks cross, Clifton moor and designer outlet which can be accessed via bus from the centre of York. As well as this there are plenty gyms and sports facilities around the city and the outskirts.

Anonymous

York is a very safe city. There are plenty of things do do. In the summer you can wander/cycle along the river in the sunshine and enjoy the glittery views or take a boat trip. You can also walk on the city walls. In the winter the city is lit up in Christmas lights and you can visit the Christmas markets and stop by Thor's tipi for a drink. In terms of transport York has a large train station and many buses/coaches connecting the city with other cities. For students nights out are great. The main clubs are Kuda, Salvation, Fibbers, Jalou, Mansion and Popworld. Other bars include the stone roses bar, Society, Yates. York has many high street shops as well as vintage /hipster places so you'll be able to find everything you need. It does not however have a wilko which has been really annoying for me as a student. Instead I've had to buy house items from B&M which is considerably pricer than wilko . One of the greatest things about York are the many pubs and restaurants the city has to offer. You can find everything from expensive cuisine to cheap local eateries . York is a brilliant and friendly city to study and not as expensive as other places in the UK.

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