Holgate Travel Guide
York
Popular places to visit
York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Jorvik Viking Centre
Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.
York City Walls
See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.
York St. John University
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate
Top hotels in Holgate
New Holgate
Wonderful place to spend a coupe of noght! The staff are all so helpful and friendly! The chef prepares an amazing breakfast each morning, too! The rooms are clean, lovely and comfortable! I highly recommend this BnB. My husband and I had a wonderful two night stay!
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Holmwood House Hotel
Place was clean and cosy! As I was a little later than planned the front desk made sure I was still available and double checked to make sure I was still here! Great customer service - wouldn’t hesitate to recommend people staying at the location
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
The Milner York
Staff and room excellent. Not in hotel for much time. We did come in to the bar for a drink at 9.30. The bar seems very dark and it was difficult for us to find entranc to hotel.we had to ring as we had no information doors were closed at certain time. I think a little information about the details ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel York
Check in was amazing. Lady ( I think called Jen ?) was very helpful extremely warm friendly and welcoming. Check in was swift and timely. The lady was also very informative regarding hotel amenities and local area.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Friendly, polite and helpful staff. Room was clean and modern. Shower was not very powerful and loose on the wall. Water overflowed onto bathroom floor. Breakfast was of a very low standard in quality and taste. The sausage is the worst i have ever had.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Moxy York
Yes very good, staff helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holgate
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
South Bank
While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
