Holgate
York
Popular places to visit
National Railway Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to York. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Holgate Windmill
After visiting Holgate Windmill, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour
Top hotels in Holgate
New Holgate
On arrival the staff were very friendly. The room was clean and WiFi was very good. Would happily stay again
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Nice clean room. Close to all areas for sight seeing and food and drink. Right on the River Ouse . Parking is a little expensive
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
The Milner York
It was good. Nice property
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Breakfast plentiful and hot. Hotel situated very central to everything. Had to request that the heating was turned up in the room as we couldn't regulate it ourselves, and it was quite cool at times.
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026
Malmaison York
We stayed in the club room D
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Good location, Nice hotel, great breakfast, disappointing that they charge for parking
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holgate
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
South Bank
While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.
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.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
