Bootham Travel Guide

York

A Gothic cathedral with twin spires and intricate stonework.
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A historic cathedral with twin towers and Gothic architecture.
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A Gothic cathedral with intricate spires and detailed stonework.
Photo by Mihael Grmek (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
A historic stone structure with arches and columns, surrounded by a grassy area and trees with autumn foliage.
Photo by Tim Green (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
A Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.
Photo by Val Vannet (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Stay near popular Bootham attractions

The ruins of a Gothic-style stone structure with multiple arches and columns, surrounded by green grass and trees.
Photo by Neil Ellwood
Open Photo by Neil Ellwood

Yorkshire Museum Gardens

9.4/10 (8 reviews)
Relax in a tranquil park that houses one of the most popular museums in York and offers peaceful lawns that border the River Ouse.
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Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

£17
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Mad Alice at the Shrine of St. Margaret Clitherow, martyred in York 1586.

Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

£17
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

£20
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

£13
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.
York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

£25
per adult
York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works
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Top hotels in Bootham

The Minster Hotel York

The Minster Hotel York

3 out of 5
60 Bootham York England
The price is £95 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£95
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel and location 👍"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

The Minster Hotel York
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is £106 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£106
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Radisson Hotel York
The Grand, York

The Grand, York

5 out of 5
Station Rise York England
The price is £155 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£155
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,205 reviews)
"Excellent location and services. Loved everything about the property. Staff if most helpful and professional. You can't beat the the location."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

The Grand, York
Malmaison York

Malmaison York

4 out of 5
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
The price is £149 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£149
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,278 reviews)
"Perfect breakfast, pleasant staff, very comfortable bed. Only obe negative, the bedroom lighting isn't bright enough for doing hair and makeup."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Malmaison York
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is £146 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£146
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,803 reviews)
"Make sure you are booked into the main hotel and not the Siding. The pictures dont show it. It is only attached to the beautiful hotel with a corridor. It is not good. The beds were bad, the bathroom had paint peeling and panels separated. We looked forward to our stay here and were completely disappointed. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

The Milner York
Novotel York Centre

Novotel York Centre

4 out of 5
Fishergate York England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £115 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£115
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Lovely stay room was clean and staff were really friendly."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Novotel York Centre
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Where to stay in Bootham

Find the best Bootham areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a clear night sky, and a street with buildings on either side.

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

A stone bridge over a canal with a chain barrier in the foreground.

South Bank

While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Micklegate Bar are some notable places to visit nearby.

A historic stone tower on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky.

Bishophill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bishophill and surrounding area, you can visit Micklegate Bar and York Grand Opera House.

A modern bridge with a curved design over a river, surrounded by greenery and buildings.
Photo by Tim Green
Open Photo by Tim Green

Fishergate

While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.

A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral and traditional brick buildings.
Photo by Sarah Denton
Open Photo by Sarah Denton

The Groves

If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.

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