Rawcliffe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rawcliffe
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.
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.
York Barbican
Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
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.
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
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.
Our pick of the best Rawcliffe Hotel Deals
Radisson Hotel York
Great view of York minster.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Room was lovely and clean, bed could have been comfier. Building works outside the room at 7am wasnt a good touch when i was away for a night to chill. Breakfast was nice with a lovely view
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Milner York
A small room and the tiniest bathroom I’ve ever seen. AC didn’t seem to be working as with the room safe. Breakfast buffet poor; toaster not working, no cups for tea and coffee, hot items in short supply. Staff not attentive. £22 to park car overnight. Really poor value for money.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Moxy York
Very nice room and staff could not do enough for you. Would recomend and will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Malmaison York
Great location. Efficient staff. Nice communal areas.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Grand, York
Simply perfect… rooms, service, etc. and the Subrosa spa was absolutely amazing!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rawcliffe
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.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool 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.
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.
