Clifton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.
York Witches and History Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
Our pick of the best Clifton Hotel Deals
No.1 by GuestHouse, York
Nice quick checkin, shown to pantry to see the range of free nibbles and drinks on offer throughout our stay and then to our room; compact, lovely features, like the dolls house drinks centre, the record player (with LPs and a library downstairs if the ones in the room didn't excite). The hotel has ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Churchill Hotel
Excellent !
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hedley House Hotel
Excellent stay at Hedley House. Easy walk from train station and to York Center. Stay was great and room was very comfortable. We recommend staying here on your trip to York.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
B+B York
Great b+b with plenty of parking and a wonderful homemade breakfast. Less than 25 minutes walk to centre of town and from station.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Vas's York House
Clean room and bathroom, lovely and welcoming host
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
The Milner York
Great location, lovely hotel and staff. Only downside was the car park situation.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clifton
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
Rawcliffe
If you're spending some time in Rawcliffe, Rawcliffe Country Park and The Wacky Warehouse are top sights worth seeing.
