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) ![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)) ![City Walls - Foss Islands Part of York's city walls. This is across the road from the multi-storey car park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145997763760128/4c17b15d-542b-421a-ad89-9283c4b68cf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/873145997763760128/4c17b15d-542b-421a-ad89-9283c4b68cf5.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 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) ![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(777 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) ![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(968 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) ![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 lively bars in this family-friendly 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(77 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) ![Walmgate Bar in York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164990/c9f29924-c4ed-4059-8eae-12a7a4a83b27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Barbican 4.5/5(105 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Barbican-Fishergate.d6164990.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 **90%** 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) ![Nth York Moor Small group day trip tour to Whitby inc steam Train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50951626/16d5f813-928c-419f-9cd7-c0be71fbdd1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip. £79 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nth-york-moors-national-park-whitby-small-group-day-trip.a50951626.activity-details) ![York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48158763/a9a9ecb0-5b97-4002-88a2-2683aa78c170.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story. £12 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/york-forbidden-chronicles-yorks-true-horror-story.a48158763.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/e5ac54ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton York St Maurices Road York England £67 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) You know all will be acceptable in a Doubletree - just lacks a bit of individuality and buzz Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=430141&PinnedHotelID=430141&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145997763760128) ![Diamonds Inn Ltd](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24210000/24208900/24208861/69cde69b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Diamonds Inn Ltd 39 Monkgate York England £48 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in York. Enjoy a computer station. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby. 7.6/10 Good! (211 reviews) Room was clean. Shower did not work so I did not have shower for two days. Room walls are thin so I could hear noises from other rooms including an alarm waking ne up at 5pm and noisy party goers. Came away with a migraine which has lasted for a week. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=24208861&PinnedHotelID=24208861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145997763760128) ![MonkBridge House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74800000/74793800/74793714/37d3cc09_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### MonkBridge House 17 huntington Road York England £132 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 10/10 Exceptional! (249 reviews) The house was renovated to a high standard, the rooms are tastefully decorated and the breakfasts excellent, the property was quite close to bars,restaurants and shops. The only problem with this property was the hosts where far from welcoming and at times could be quite rude. For what was supposed ... Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=74793714&PinnedHotelID=74793714&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 26 Mar - 27 Mar 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! (84 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=76377318&PinnedHotelID=76377318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145997763760128) ![Radisson Hotel York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1005/b271c268_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Hotel York North Street York England £71 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews) Reception staff CV compared to other staff were not particularly welcoming or helpful. But overall we had a really good experience Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1005&PinnedHotelID=1005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=873145997763760128) ![Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67320100/67320076/b615da65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly 46-50 Piccadilly York England £72 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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! (1,600 reviews) Hotel good but my colleagues were not let in for a discussion as it was after 21.30? Also a long wait at reception whilst other customers were discussing appropriate identification whilst trying to check in. 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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 Walmgate 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 Walmgate Bar and York Barbican. [](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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Bishophill.dx873139588672225280) --- --- - [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) # The Groves 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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