Title: Clifton Travel Guide: Best of Clifton, York Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Clifton](https://expedia.co.uk/Clifton-York-Hotels.0-n873145133565169664-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to York](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-York.d5489.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in York](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-York.d5489.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Clifton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Clifton.d873145133565169664.Car-Hire-Guide)[Clifton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Clifton.d873145133565169664.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Clifton Travel Guide ## York ![Clifton Tower or Clifford's Tower York England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145133565169664/5fb67adb-6b96-44c9-b659-8b42d48b6e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Clifton Tower or Clifford's Tower York England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145133565169664/5fb67adb-6b96-44c9-b659-8b42d48b6e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view of the Cathedral of York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145133565169664/3063fac4-d729-4c76-9e4e-6ab77047122f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145133565169664/3063fac4-d729-4c76-9e4e-6ab77047122f.jpg) by [Manuamador (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Manuamador&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Clifton Long Reach 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145133565169664/ccaa9e8b-05dd-41e9-afed-fc8e973e58fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145133565169664/ccaa9e8b-05dd-41e9-afed-fc8e973e58fc.jpg) by [Tim Green](https://www.flickr.com/people/93416311@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ![Clifton Long Reach 3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145133565169664/810b6d76-ce70-4be0-8383-ea9e04aa35ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145133565169664/810b6d76-ce70-4be0-8383-ea9e04aa35ef.jpg) by [Tim Green](https://www.flickr.com/people/93416311@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ## Visit Clifton Things to do Hotels Where to stay [York travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/York.dx5489) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164998/742e4862-736e-4f26-8cb6-6430f9c52d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shambles 4.5/5(967 reviews) This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shambles-City-Centre.d6164998.Attraction) ![York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079281/7af1e35b-9ae1-4b3b-8e1c-2734af318b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Minster 4.5/5(775 reviews) The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Minster-City-Centre.d6079281.Attraction) ![a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/aa2362f0-4c80-48a4-944a-16f265ee4c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Racecourse 4.5/5(139 reviews) You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Racecourse-York.d553248621532494403.Attraction) ![The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/7aea1adc-7197-4bb0-a2dd-0f178b355b7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of York 4.5/5(76 reviews) Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-York-York.d6079263.Attraction) ![Jorvik Viking Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079231/9940a96d-fbd0-4ae5-a03b-1f864e0fa1b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jorvik Viking Centre 4.5/5(334 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jorvik-Viking-Centre-City-Centre.d6079231.Attraction) ![York St. John University. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/0faa1ac5-420b-4d2c-b0b8-666e9cdbeb46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York St. John University 4.5/5(26 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-St-John-University-The-Groves.d6270585.Attraction) ### Things to do ![York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172294/2620cf05-718d-4e61-8a93-73227d0d0507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour £17 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-york-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172294.activity-details) ![York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44621773/7fb96632-62a9-4980-87c1-000d4613ffcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-old-town-walking-tour.a44621773.activity-details) ![York Witches and History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5166642/26dc2f74-038f-4ef9-b6f6-96e5d11ac029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Witches and History Walking Tour £17 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-walking-tour.a5166642.activity-details) ![The York Dungeon Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/186020/7c6f5d01-17a3-4ea8-ad4a-b5dc194db2cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The York Dungeon Tour £20 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-york-dungeon-tour.a186020.activity-details) ![Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5248397/ce3417fc-14b9-49a1-a8f8-a73ade9a24db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side. £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yorks-forbidden-chronicles-terrors-from-the-dark-side.a5248397.activity-details) ![Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4404964/b95fcc04-72e6-45de-90fc-149fef290445.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chocolate-bar-making-workshop-york-cocoa-works.a4404964.activity-details) [See all activities in York](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-York.d5489.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Clifton ![The Churchill Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1779800/1779789/86f49598_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Churchill Hotel 65 Bootham York England £74 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this boutique hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Everything was spotless The staff were friendly and courteous. Very happy. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=1779789&PinnedHotelID=1779789&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145133565169664) ![Clementine's Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1510000/1501400/1501378/c02018c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clementine's Guest House 4-5 St Peters Grove, Bootham York England £62 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (883 reviews) Everything about this place is great 🙌 The decor is sublime, the staff extremely friendly and approachable, and Teddy is the highlight of it all! Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1501378&PinnedHotelID=1501378&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145133565169664) ![No.1 by GuestHouse, York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11800/11750/a82be83d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### No.1 by GuestHouse, York 1 Clifton York England £125 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (286 reviews) Fantastic hotel. Staff are really friendly. They treated our daughter to a chocolate bar for her birthday. The pantry of treats for guests is fantastic too. The rooms are lovely. The food is great. A great atmosphere. We will be back. Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=11750&PinnedHotelID=11750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145133565169664) ![B+B York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1145300/1145243/b499f26c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### B+B York 15 St Peters Grove York England £73 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (702 reviews) Nice room, great staff, good location. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=1145243&PinnedHotelID=1145243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145133565169664) ![Burton Stone Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10090000/10088700/10088692/cae8f710_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Burton Stone Inn 34 Clifton York England £59 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions York Minster and York Christmas Market ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (425 reviews) We had a great stay, check in and out process was smooth, the staff were lovely, room was clean and beds were comfy. Our kids didnt want to leave! Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=10088692&PinnedHotelID=10088692&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145133565169664) ![Hedley House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1382800/1382783/5535df65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hedley House Hotel 3 Bootham Terrace York England £112 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (435 reviews) The room was lovely, and our stay massively exceeded our expectations including an evening dip in the hot tub and then using the hotel bar for games. The staff made everything that much more special for my girlfriend (now fiancé) birthday and for our engagement during our stay too to put the extra ... Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1382783&PinnedHotelID=1382783&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145133565169664) [See all 2,414 properties in Clifton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=873145133565169664) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Bootham.dx873145678847762432) ![Beautiful York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/67bb34cb-aa7b-4a2d-9f77-4ecdef318415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Groves If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-The-Groves.dx873145997763760128) ![York Minster](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873142873416241152/8ad9ff11-7f53-4f64-ac04-8bf7e0bd7f8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City Centre If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-City-Centre.dx873142873416241152) ![Aerial view of York minster in England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873139588672225280/255dbe9c-aac7-488c-82f5-d73549a6a04a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bishophill If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Bishophill.dx873139588672225280) ![Now this museum was stunning, even for non-railway-nerds!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/1db29a0c-a522-42a8-bc29-f62df2ebe02e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Holgate While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Holgate.dx873147808262336512) ![Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873144667269718016/b0d09746-aa78-48e1-9336-9d87d0dbbe15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Layerthorpe When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Layerthorpe.dx873144667269718016) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Clifton Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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