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 lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Castle Howard
You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing 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
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate
Top hotels in The Groves
DoubleTree by Hilton York
Fantastic location for York City, the room was fine but would have preferred a standard rather than disability access type.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Diamonds Inn Ltd
Everything
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Vanguard - York Residence
Clean, comfortable room in a location giving easy access to the centre of York. Not really for 4 grown up people though. More like 3. Perhaps 2 adults and 2 children would've been OK. The second bed was small.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Great view of York minster.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Milner York
Lovely hotel and rooms felt very grand
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Nice rooms, clean, modern and tidy. Good gym! Breakfast was okay (nothing too special) No parking
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Groves
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Treasurer's House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall, 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 York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.
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 Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
