Title: The Groves Travel Guide: Best of The Groves, York Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in The Groves](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Groves-York-Hotels.0-n873145997763760128-0.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)[The Groves Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-The-Groves.d873145997763760128.Car-Hire-Guide)[The Groves Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Groves.d873145997763760128.Holidays-City-Breaks) # The Groves Travel Guide ## York ![Beautiful York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/67bb34cb-aa7b-4a2d-9f77-4ecdef318415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/67bb34cb-aa7b-4a2d-9f77-4ecdef318415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![York St. John University. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/0faa1ac5-420b-4d2c-b0b8-666e9cdbeb46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![City walls Looking north along York city walls at Jewbury](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145997763760128/b46197eb-e6de-4780-bc0f-a447e11e9a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![City walls and ice house Part of York's city walls. In front is a pub, and between it and the walls can be seen an old ice house, used to keep meat fresh in the days before refrigeration.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145997763760128/321bdb81-666d-4e94-9418-93f58a12cba0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145997763760128/321bdb81-666d-4e94-9418-93f58a12cba0.jpg) by [DS Pugh](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1469) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit The Groves Things to do Hotels Where to stay [York travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/York.dx5489) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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 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) ![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 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 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 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 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 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) ### 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 The Groves ![DoubleTree by Hilton York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/430200/430141/0f89a04d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton York St Maurices Road York England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £71 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) room was nice. only issues were having to find everything, towels would have been better in the bathroom rather than in a wardrobe and the same for the kettle. Also for a premium room a coffee pod machine would have been nice rather than instant nescafé, some coffee bags as a minimum. Air con had ... Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=430141&PinnedHotelID=430141&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145997763760128) ![Diamonds Inn Ltd](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24210000/24208900/24208861/e1408262_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Diamonds Inn Ltd 39 Monkgate York England £40 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in York. Enjoy a computer station. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby. 7.4/10 Good! (208 reviews) Lovely host and great room for the price Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=24208861&PinnedHotelID=24208861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145997763760128) ![The Vanguard - York Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76377400/76377318/w1020h682x4y0-1c9ce30a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Vanguard - York Residence 83 Eldon St York England £104 8 Feb - 9 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews) Highly recommend. Comfy beds. Room spotless 10 min walk in to the centre. Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=76377318&PinnedHotelID=76377318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145997763760128) ![The Milner York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/148/7d3d952b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Milner York Station Road York England £69 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,703 reviews) Reception staff very friendly Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=148&PinnedHotelID=148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145997763760128) ![Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67320100/67320076/569a902f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly 46-50 Piccadilly York England £76 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,524 reviews) .. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=67320076&PinnedHotelID=67320076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145997763760128) ![Moxy York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36770000/36762100/36762017/da3c8297_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Moxy York Black Horse Lane York England £69 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Great location and best breakfast since being vegan, everything clearly labelled and lots of options! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=36762017&PinnedHotelID=36762017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145997763760128) [See all 2,208 properties in The Groves](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=873145997763760128) 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) ![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) ![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) ![Clifton Tower or Clifford's Tower York England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145133565169664/5fb67adb-6b96-44c9-b659-8b42d48b6e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Clifton Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Mary's Abbey and York Theatre Royal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Clifton.dx873145133565169664) ![Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873144401640251392/5eaf7373-8499-4fe5-90f6-bbd6a26b04c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Foss-Islands.dx873144401640251392) ![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. 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