The Best Hotels in Clifton, York - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
No.1 by GuestHouse, York	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 332 reviews	View
Burton Stone Inn	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 481 reviews	View
St Raphael Guest House	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
St Mary's Guest House	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 374 reviews	View
The Churchill Hotel	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Where to stay in Clifton

Find the best Clifton areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a clear night sky, and a street with buildings on either side.

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

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A stone bridge over a canal with a chain barrier in the foreground.

South Bank

While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Micklegate Bar are some notable places to visit nearby.

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A historic stone tower on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky.

Bishophill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bishophill and surrounding area, you can visit Micklegate Bar and York Grand Opera House.

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A modern bridge with a curved design over a river, surrounded by greenery and buildings.

Fishergate

While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.

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A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral and traditional brick buildings.

The Groves

If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Clifton Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for 2 nights in a family room. The room was clean and pretty well equipped (kettle, fridge, iron, hairdryer etc.) Perfect for a family of 3. You are in the city centre but it is nice and quiet in the hotel at night and we all slept really well. There was a wide selection of options available at breakfast and the staff were all very nice. The only small criticism would be that there isn't a teaspoon provided in your room with the coffee mugs, just 3 wooden take out style stirrer sticks which weren't great as I'd bought a jar of coffee and had no spoon for it. Only a small thing, but a cause for frustration when you're trying to have your morning caffeine fix. The hotel is only a few minutes walk away from The Shambles and there are some wonderful places to eat nearby. We would definitely stay here again."

Cedar Court Harrogate

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here after a wedding at a venue just outside Harrogate, were able to leave a car here and even though we arrived well before check in time one of the rooms was ready and we were able to leave bags there. When we returned just before midnight the key card for the second room was waiting for us. The staff were extremely helpful and we were to provisionally book a breakfast just in case we wanted one. The breakfast the following morning was excellent. Will use Cedar court hotels again."

Malmaison York

8/10 Good

"We had stayed before and the location was perfect for our stay. We found the room noisy from check in at 3pm and from around 8am as there is building work opposite. There were also noisy deliveries from 6am. There are only 7 parking spaces and non were available for our stay. Local parking is £32 for 24 hours. The hotel is good but if you need quiet- be sure to ask for a room away from the building work."

Novotel York Centre

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay for families. Good to have a pool, and bar/seating area with mini pool table, xbox area for kids. Breakfast offered a variety and good quality. Staff friendly and helpful. Convenient location near city centre. Room was slightly dusty in places plus bathroom furniture looking a bit tired in places but it was clean. Comfortable bed. Would definitely stay again."

The Churchill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, staff were very friendly and helpful. It’s a pretty good location too, only 10 minute walk to city centre. Check in and checkout was very straightforward and there’s maps available at the front desk of the city centre and surrounding areas, staff at front desk explain very well how to get to places. Would stay again on my next trip to York :)"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Clifton?

Travellers to the Clifton neighbourhood in York will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Bootham Crescent Stadium as part of your Clifton travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Clifton?

Based on our traveller data, The Churchill Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Clifton. This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from York Minster, and it offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Hotel Clementine and No.1 by GuestHouse, York.

How many hotels will I find in Clifton?

Expedia has 78 hotels and other accommodation options in Clifton to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater York area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Clifton, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Clifton.

What are the top things to see and do in Clifton?

Bootham Crescent Stadium is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Clifton. While you're out sightseeing in York, make sure that you visit other sights such as St Mary's Lodge or Exhibition Square.

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Our top choices for Clifton hotels

1. No.1 by GuestHouse, York

2. The Churchill Hotel

3. Hotel Clementine, BW Premier Collection

4. Burton Stone Inn

5. Hedley House Hotel Wellness and Spa

6. St Mary's Guest House

7. St Raphael Guest House

8. The Sycamore Guest House

9. B+B York

10. Old Grey Mare

11. 18 Horner Street York

12. Vikings Accommodation

13. The Crescent Guest House

14. Vas's York House

15. Dean Court Hotel

16. The Grand, York

17. Malmaison York

18. Hampton by Hilton York

19. The Minster Hotel York

20. Radisson Hotel York

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Where to stay in Clifton

City Centre

South Bank

Bishophill

Fishergate

The Groves

Top Clifton Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

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