The Groves Travel Guide

York

Beautiful York
Beautiful York
York St. John University.
City walls Looking north along York city walls at Jewbury
City walls and ice house Part of York's city walls. In front is a pub, and between it and the walls can be seen an old ice house, used to keep meat fresh in the days before refrigeration.
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Popular places to visit

York St. John University.

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.

York St. John University
Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

Find out about the history of York with a stop at Shambles. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

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

York Minster

You can find out about the history of York with a stop at York Minster. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

York Minster
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

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.

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

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

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

Top hotels in The Groves

DoubleTree by Hilton York

DoubleTree by Hilton York

4 out of 5
St Maurices Road York England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.109.509 ₫ per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
2.109.509 ₫
2.531.411 ₫ total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Staff excellent

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton York
Diamonds Inn Ltd

Diamonds Inn Ltd

2.5 out of 5
39 Monkgate York England
The price is 1.207.722 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
1.207.722 ₫
1.449.266 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in York. Enjoy a computer station. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (208 reviews)
Lovely host and great room for the price

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Diamonds Inn Ltd
The Vanguard - York Residence

The Vanguard - York Residence

4 out of 5
83 Eldon St York England
The price is 2.660.391 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.660.391 ₫
3.192.470 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
Highly recommend. Comfy beds. Room spotless 10 min walk in to the centre.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

The Vanguard - York Residence
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is 2.713.083 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.713.083 ₫
3.255.629 ₫ 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 2.005.496 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
2.005.496 ₫
2.406.595 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 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 2.005.496 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.005.496 ₫
2.406.595 ₫ 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
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Other neighbourhoods around The Groves

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
Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.

Layerthorpe

When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Layerthorpe
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
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
Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates

Foss Islands

Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall.

Foss Islands
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

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