Holgate Travel Guide
York
Popular places to visit
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 lively bars in this family-friendly 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 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 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
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot - A city walking tour of York
Top hotels in Holgate
New Holgate
Great place to stay and very helpful staff. Perfectly placed for the station and the city centre.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Holmwood House Hotel
Room was excellent and very clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great breakfast. Excellent location for bus , less than 10 minutes by bus to York Minster and The Shambles.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
The Milner York
Room was clean. Staff were pleasant.Good parking facilities.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Moxy York
Staff friendliness and efficiency, excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Malmaison York
Welcomed by friendly Front Desk member. Enjoyed a cocktail at lounge while waiting for room. Check-in was easy and quick, room clean and one we requested. Stay was very nice. Good dinner in restaurant. Would return and recommend. Just across the bridge from Shambles for Christmas shopping, Minster, ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Friendly welcoming staff. Great location and good size/clean rooms. Relaxing location for breakfast although food quality could be better. Thank you.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
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.
Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bootham Bar and St. Mary's Abbey.
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.
