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
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
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
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
Top hotels in The Groves
DoubleTree by Hilton York
The room was lovely, good size family room. The reception staff were very friendly. Would be good if you coould provide a complimentary water bottle.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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
Excellent hotel. Room was fine, didn’t put 5 star because there was a loud electric buzzing sound going all night in the room but good stay other than that
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Moxy York
The room was lovely and clean. Staff were all friendly and helpful, even when we checked out the receptionist asked if there was anything else we would like help with. I thought this was a very thoughtful and nice thing to ask. The bar area was airy and well laid out and the drinks were reasonably ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Malmaison York
Staff were all efficient and personable
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Groves
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.
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.
