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Popular places to visit
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 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 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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
From York: Day Trip to Whitby and The North York Moors
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.
Top hotels in Rawcliffe
The Milner York
Very clean room and staff were excellent
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Malmaison York
Quite simply a very good hotel. Well located for rail station and then the city centre and thereabouts easily accessible on foot. Reception was good, breakfast had a great selection of the usual stuff plus a hot food menu option. Room was well equipped and clean. Went for the club deluxe option which ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Moxy York
A lovely nights stay
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
I recently had a wonderful short stay at the Hampton Piccadilly in York while visiting the historic city and its charming Christmas markets. The hotel’s location was perfect, allowing easy access to all the key attractions, which made exploring a breeze. The highlight of my stay was definitely the ...
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Have stayed previously. All staff we met were friendly and helpful. Breakfast good with plenty of options. Only minor criticism being room service food trays left in corridors.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rawcliffe
Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bootham Bar and St. Mary's Abbey.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool 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.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Rawcliffe
- Shambles
- North York Moors National Park
- University of York
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Harewood House
- York City Walls
- Roundhay Park
- York St. John University
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- Ripley Castle and Gardens
- RHS Garden Harlow Carr
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Harrogate Theatre
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- Stockeld Park
- Clifford's Tower
