Holgate Travel Guide
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.
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 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.
Top hotels in Holgate
New Holgate
From the moment we walked through the door to the moment we left The New Holgate was warm, friendly and relaxing. The guy that was on reception was so helpful and showed us to our room. The room was spotless and very inviting. The bathroom clean and everything as it should be. Checking in and out ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Comfy clean room. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast. Great value for money
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Milner York
Lovely stay thank you. Great location In York for sight seeing. Would definitl
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Malmaison York
Great location and very good value.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Would recommend for a stay in York 20 minute walk into York centre. Leisure facilities are very good and well maintained. Food and bar areas very good.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Lovely clean and spacious room We did have a problem but they moved us straight away Staff were always happy to help with anything We could not hear any noise from outside and the hotel was quiet at night time Breakfast was good always hot and refilled when empty
Reviewed on 5 May 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 St. Mary's Abbey.
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.
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.
