Rawcliffe Travel Guide

York

Rawcliffe Lake A man made lake in Rawcliffe.
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Rawcliffe Lake A man made lake in Rawcliffe.
Photo by DS Pugh (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Rawcliffe Lake, North Yorkshire, a man made lake in the middle of a housing development.
Photo by Alison Stamp (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Popular places to visit

Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

4.5/5(967 reviews)

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

Shambles
York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza

York Minster

4.5/5(775 reviews)

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

York Minster
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

York Racecourse

4.5/5(139 reviews)

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Racecourse
A view from the atlas fountain across to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home to visit in Yorkshire. Made famous from the television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’

Castle Howard

4.5/5(128 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Castle Howard
The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour

University of York

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of York
Walmgate Bar in York

York Barbican

4.5/5(105 reviews)

Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

York Barbican

Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿732
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

฿732
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

฿861
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

฿412
per traveller
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate
York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour

York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket

฿689
per adult
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

฿689
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
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Top hotels in Rawcliffe

The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is ฿3,233 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,233
฿3,879 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,716 reviews)
Staff and Hotel was great

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Milner York
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is ฿2,390 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿2,390
฿2,868 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Great location, spotless clean, great staff and quiet bar with good food.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is ฿2,390 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿2,390
฿2,868 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,549 reviews)
Clean Staff Bed was a let down

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,285 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿2,285
฿2,742 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Lovely hotel, welcoming staff, great location, we will definitely be back

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Moxy York
Malmaison York

Malmaison York

4 out of 5
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
The price is ฿2,802 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,802
฿3,362 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,296 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Malmaison York
Hilton York

Hilton York

4 out of 5
1 Tower Street York England
The price is ฿2,504 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,504
฿3,005 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Friendly staff and clean amenities

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Rawcliffe

Clifton Tower or Clifford's Tower York England

Clifton

Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like King's Manor and York Theatre Royal.

Clifton
The Yorkshire Museum in York.

Bootham

While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like King's Manor and York Theatre Royal.

Bootham
Beautiful York

The Groves

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

The Groves
Now this museum was stunning, even for non-railway-nerds!

Holgate

While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.

Holgate
Aerial view of York minster in England

Bishophill

If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Bishophill
York Minster

City Centre

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

City Centre

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