Clifton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
Our pick of the best Clifton Hotel Deals
No.1 by GuestHouse, York
The decor of the room was great and the suite had exactly what we needed.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
The Churchill Hotel
The room was spotless with excellent food and friendly helpfull staff.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hedley House Hotel
Great location, clean room with required amenities. Parking available for £18 which is steep but still cheaper than other options. Breakfast was delicious. We only stayed one night but would be happy to return.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
B+B York
Great b+b with plenty of parking and a wonderful homemade breakfast. Less than 25 minutes walk to centre of town and from station.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Vas's York House
The Milner York
Receptionist was very welcoming
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clifton
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
Rawcliffe
If you're spending some time in Rawcliffe, Rawcliffe Country Park and The Wacky Warehouse are top sights worth seeing.
