Holgate Travel Guide
York
Popular places to visit
National Railway Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to York. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Holgate Windmill
After visiting Holgate Windmill, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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 lively bars in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Holgate
New Holgate
Couldn't find fault - will be back
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Milner York
Room was in lower area very dark outlook was a wall or a very high building space surrounded by scaffolding Room was very large with one Queen and one double bed Not the room we were expecting at all as we had booked a double
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Malmaison York
Staff were fantastic
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Great location.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel York
All good!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Grand, York
Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room was spacious and immaculately clean. Bed was extremely large and comfortable. Had a lovely couple of days. The accomodation was excellent Couldn"t fault anything
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holgate
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
South Bank
While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum.
Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkshire Museum and York Theatre Royal.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
