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.
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.
Things to do
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
Top hotels in The Groves
DoubleTree by Hilton York
Room was very nice, however the pillows could be better. Too soft with no support. Wi-fi in the room was not very good. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was very good. Plenty of it and good choices. Great location of the hotel for the city centre.( this is the correct spelling of centre. It's not ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Diamonds Inn Ltd
Great location and got more for my money than expected. Very clean and thoughtful. The bottles of water provided with fridge was much appreciated. Very quiet. Only thing that would make it better is the makeup light in the bathroom didn't work and the heating automatically came on in the morning ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
The Vanguard - York Residence
Well located to walk into the city or short Uber.
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
The Milner York
Staff and room excellent. Not in hotel for much time. We did come in to the bar for a drink at 9.30. The bar seems very dark and it was difficult for us to find entranc to hotel.we had to ring as we had no information doors were closed at certain time. I think a little information about the details ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel York
Faultless hotel. Relaxing stay. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The hotel was great, perfect location and very clean. The only downside is the parking, we struggled to find anywhere to park nearby as all the car parks were full.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 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 Monk Bar and Treasurer's House, 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 Bootham Bar 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 Walmgate Bar and York Barbican.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
