Bootham Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Yorkshire Museum Gardens
Relax in a tranquil park that houses one of the most popular museums in York and offers peaceful lawns that border the River Ouse.
St. Mary's Abbey
Once one of the wealthiest abbeys in the country, the millennium-old ruins of this historic building are now surrounded by a charming park.
Yorkshire Museum
Examine a Viking sword from 1,000 years ago, Roman and medieval remnants and the skeletons of extinct animals in this revered museum.
York Art Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at York Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bootham. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Hospitium
Learn about the local history of Bootham when you spend time at Hospitium. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.
Bootham Bar
After visiting Bootham Bar, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bootham. Discover the area's fascinating museums 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 Witches and History Walking Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
"Amazing location walkable to the old town of York and Munster church, friendly staff and also close to the train station, spacious room. Only issue was the lack of air flow and/or air conditioning in the room and the very loud noise from the street, otherwise the location makes putting up with the ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Jorvik House
"The hotel is perfectly placed in the centre of York and easy to get to. The staff were lovely and were able to accommodate giving us a lower-level room, which was so helpful (especially when pregnant in a heatwave!). There were lots of options available in the mini bar as well as teas, coffees, etc. ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel York
"Excluding the non functional ac in my room it was a very pleasant stay with incredible views of the minster very safe for solo travellers and for people who like nights out its round the corner from the iconic flares nightclub for people who like peace and quiet it is also really well suited the ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Malmaison York
"Just OK. Only hotel not to get 5 star in 3 weeks in UK, France and Italy. Not all room amenities worked, "upgrade to room" which was at cost, but was a pair of slippers and a coffee machine. Parking was convenient but expensive."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
The Milner York
"Loved this hotel ! Great location to Old town - wall walking and train station !"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
"Breakfast was very good and I liked making my own waffle. Room was good. Little lift outside hotel for disabled and elderly was very difficult to figure out how to use. Had to carry heavy luggage up the steps. Ramp might be better. Location was good. Would recommend staying there."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Bootham
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles 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.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
Fulford
Travellers come to Fulford for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and Fulford Golf Club while you're in town.
