Holgate Travel Guide
York





Popular places to visit

National Railway Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to York. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Holgate Windmill
After visiting Holgate Windmill, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

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.

University of York
Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Holgate

New Holgate
Stunning hotel , quite small rooms but still very homely! We was even welcomed with a couple of mince pies! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Easy to get to the center of York. Car park is located to the rear of the hotel . Overall a lovely stay. The only reason for 4 star is because the room was ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Milner York
Stunning building with imposing staircases and plenty of space, never feeling crowded. Staff were professional and friendly. Rooms were well appointed and bathrooms stylish and spacious.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Radisson Hotel York
Room was very comfortable but the bathroom had a terrible smell of sewage throughout our stay. Probably a plumbing issue but surprised none of the staff picked up on it.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Moxy York
Rooms lovely and staff all very nice and helpful
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Staff amazing and helpful
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Malmaison York
Room excellent. Restaurant/bar staff not very attentive.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
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.

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.

Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.

Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Mary's Abbey 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.

