Bootham Travel Guide
York
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.
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.
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.
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.
York Theatre Royal
Enjoy a show at York Theatre Royal, a theatre with a story to tell in Bootham. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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
A clean room. Our only concern was a few steps to the shower room and we were on the second floor. But we will take this into account when we next book this hotel.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Jorvik House
Ideal location
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Milner York
The beautiful old Hotel is in a great position, right next to the station and close to city centre. The staff are all lovely and very helpful.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Malmaison York
Great location, great room, really made our stay special.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Be warned that some of the rooms have little soundproofing and significant external noise - not a happy combination for good sleep
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Lovely stay, reasonably priced. The breakfast was the only let down really, but it was complimentary. I'd rather pay and have some mushrooms and black pudding, and nice eggs! The waffle maker was good though.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bootham
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Treasurer's House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
