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 315 reviews	View
Burton Stone Inn	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 459 reviews	View
St Mary's Guest House	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 366 reviews	View
Hotel Clementine	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 967 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 nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a lit-up intersection with light trails from vehicles.

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.

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A historic cathedral surrounded by red-roofed buildings and green trees.

Bishophill

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

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A curved bridge over a river with trees and greenery on both sides.

Fishergate

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

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A large windmill with white sails and a black base, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy area.

Holgate

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

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Top Clifton Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room, great view. Efficient check in with friendly receptionist. Good breakfast, lots of choice, friendly serving staff."

Novotel York Centre

8/10 Good

"Our stay was comfortable overall. However, I was disappointed that there was nothing the hotel could do about the lack of a fridge in our Executive Room. We paid extra to upgrade, so we expected this basic amenity to be included. Unfortunately, we had no fridge for the entire stay, which meant we couldn’t keep our drinks cold—especially inconvenient given the warm weather. This was quite disappointing and took away from what would otherwise have been a pleasant stay."

Moxy York

8/10 Good

"Lots of selections. Unfortunately the hot options ie beans, mushrooms, were cold as the hot plates not switched on. Disappointing. The orange juice was very weak. The coffee from.the machines had a very sticky froth on top. The toast was good but there were no jam dishes to put the jam in! All in all not good. Maybe it was a one off experience but it will be hard to forget. We paid £15 each. It was refunded."

The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters

8/10 Good

"We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights, we were in room 1 on the ground floor. The room was nice, plenty of tea, coffee & biscuits. Bathroom was a good size with plenty of towels & shower gel. The only draw back with this room was the noise from the bar across the road (can't be helped in summer) but we were disturbed with a clicking sound constantly going off twice every few minutes till 1am & then started again at 5am!! Thought it was the laundry next door but on speaking to reception, she informed us it is the hotel's garage door rolling up then down after every entry & exit which is directly under our room so if you're a light sleeper like me & my daughter, don't have room 1 or 2. Breakfast was good, book your time to avoid busy periods, staff were friendly & efficient!! Overall we enjoyed our stay & would stay again as the locations is great"

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, Hotel Clementine is one of the top choices for your stay in Clifton. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from York Minster, and it offers a bar and free WiFi. Other good choices for your stay in the area include The Churchill Hotel and No.1 by GuestHouse, York.

How many hotels will I find in Clifton?

Expedia has 80 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. B+B York

2. Hotel Clementine

3. No.1 by GuestHouse, York

4. The Churchill Hotel

5. Vikings Accommodation

6. St Raphael Guest House

7. Hedley House Hotel Wellness and Spa

8. St Mary's Guest House

9. The Sycamore Guest House

10. 18 Horner Street York

11. Old Grey Mare

12. Burton Stone Inn

13. The Crescent Guest House

14. Vas's York House

15. The Grand, York

16. Hampton by Hilton York

17. Dean Court Hotel

18. Malmaison York

19. The Milner York

20. Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

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Where to stay in Clifton

City Centre

South Bank

Bishophill

Fishergate

Holgate

Top Clifton Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG

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