The Groves Travel Guide
York
Visit The Groves
Popular places to visit
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.
Shambles
Find out about the history of York with a stop at Shambles. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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 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.
Jorvik Viking Centre
You can browse the exhibits at Jorvik Viking Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
York City Walls
You can learn about the history of York with a trip to York City Walls. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in The Groves
DoubleTree by Hilton York
The hotel is fine for a couple of nights although it could do with updating in many areas (having to walk up outside stairs to reach your room is not ideal). The footfall noise from the upstairs room was terrible on both nights, even with a change of occupants. Needs some sort of sound proofing. ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Diamonds Inn Ltd
Staff were excellent very helpful, the room was clean with extra pillows ,blankets plenty of towels and toiletries, hairdryer. Coffee, tea and milk with extra supplies by the door. Only thing missing is a mirror in the room ( was one in bathroom)
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Vanguard - York Residence
Highly recommend. Comfy beds. Room spotless 10 min walk in to the centre.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Milner York
Our initial room had a wet carpet near the radiator. It was a large wet area which you cpuldnt avoid reallt feom one side of the bed if gping to the bathroom. The bathroom was seemingly not that clean so i dont know of this room was rushed or just one of the older rooms but it wasnt what weve come ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Moxy York
First time staying at a Moxy hotel and we will definitely use this brand in the future
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Malmaison York
Excellent stay. Couldn't fsult the place
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Groves
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Mary's Abbey and York Theatre Royal.
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 Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
