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 lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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 lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Castle Howard
You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing 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: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket

York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Top hotels in Holgate

New Holgate
Lovely friendly approachable staff on arrival and great cosy spacious room.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel York
Comfortable, clean, good location. Breakfast really good. Helpful staff. Slightly sad pillows and parking expensive but on a par with area.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Walking distance to everything
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Milner York
Unable to use the spa due to maintenance
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Moxy York
The hotel was brilliant staff could nt do enough fot you . All the shops/ pubs were nearby bed werr comfey . We would deffo.stay again. Thank you
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hilton York
Superb hotel: Brilliant location, wonderful staff, superb breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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 Yorkshire Museum Gardens.

Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.

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.

