Clifton
York
Popular places to visit
Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Clifton
The Churchill Hotel
Receptionists on check in very helpful and polite. All staff we encountered, housekeepers,bar, restaurant)were excellent.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Clementine's Guest House
Room was super and staff amazing
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025
B+B York
The room was nice, breakfast had a good variety of different options, the hotel was in nice safe and quiet location.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Hedley House Hotel
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
Burton Stone Inn
Great room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Vas's York House
Clean room and bathroom, lovely and welcoming host
Reviewed on 22 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clifton
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool 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.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre 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.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
