Clifton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic stone tower on a grassy hill under a clear sky.
A large Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and tall spires.
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A lush green park with mature trees and a historic cathedral in the background.
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A park with autumn-colored trees and a church in the background.
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A grassy field with several trees and a building in the background.
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Stay near popular Clifton attractions

Bootham Crescent Stadium

Catch an event at Bootham Crescent Stadium during your trip to York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
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Activities

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$39
per adult
92% 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

NZ$39
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

NZ$46
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train

Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

NZ$203
per adult
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

NZ$33
per adult
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works

Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

NZ$57
per adult
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works
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Our pick of the best Clifton Hotel Deals

Hotel Clementine

Hotel Clementine

5 out of 5
4-5 St Peters Grove, Bootham York England
The price is NZ$244 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$244
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (987 reviews)
"Very spacious room but unfortunately it didn’t have a window. We weren’t aware when booking . We were there 4 nights . Breakfast good . Location good ."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Hotel Clementine
The Churchill Hotel

The Churchill Hotel

4 out of 5
65 Bootham York England
The price is NZ$262 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$262
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Easy access to historical York. Very friendly staff. While the room was small, it was well-apppinted."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

The Churchill Hotel
No.1 by GuestHouse, York

No.1 by GuestHouse, York

4 out of 5
1 Clifton York England
The price is NZ$370 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$370
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
No.1 by GuestHouse, York
B+B York

B+B York

4 out of 5
15 St Peters Grove York England
The price is NZ$181 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$181
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
B+B York
Hedley House Hotel Wellness and Spa

Hedley House Hotel Wellness and Spa

3 out of 5
3 Bootham Terrace York England
The price is NZ$263 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$263
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (469 reviews)
"We loved this inn. The owners, Greg and Lou were so charming and helpful. The location is perfect, just outside the city walls on a quiet street adjacent to a large park. The gym and yoga studio were wonderful and so nice to have right there. There is also a sauna and cold plunge, which we did not ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hedley House Hotel Wellness and Spa
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is NZ$230 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$230
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,781 reviews)
"Friendly staff room spacious. Great food. Eat in the bar at night. Great location very handy to walk into town."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

The Milner York
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Our guide on 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.

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

Bishophill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bishophill and surrounding area, you can visit Micklegate Bar and York Grand Opera House.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a lit-up intersection with light trails from vehicles.
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South Bank

While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Micklegate Bar are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

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

A historic stone structure with Gothic arches and intricate carvings.

Bootham

While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.

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