Bootham Travel Guide

York

A large neoclassical building with columns and a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a few people sitting on benches.
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A pathway leading through ruins with gothic arches and benches.
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A historic stone building with Gothic arches and a grassy lawn in front.
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A historic building with a steeply pitched roof and timber framing.
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A pathway leading through ruins with gothic architecture, surrounded by green grass and benches.
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Stay near popular Bootham attractions

A pathway lined with flowers and trees, leading to a building with a tower.

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
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

£14
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

£22
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

£18
per adult
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise
Shared Walking Tour in York

Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History

£18
per adult
Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History
Discover York's Stained Glass

Discover York's Stained Glass

£20
per adult
Discover York's Stained Glass
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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 £105 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£105
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We recently stayed at the York Minster hotel for 5 nights. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is nice and in a quiet neighborhood. The room was clean and tidy but the walls seem to be thin because we constantly heard our neighbors above us slamming their door and walking across ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The Minster Hotel York
Jorvik House

Jorvik House

4.5 out of 5
50-52 Marygate York England
The price is £101 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£101
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (426 reviews)
"The bathroom mirror was too high, you had to be at least 6ft tall to see through it . Also no drawers for belongings."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Jorvik House
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is £79 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£79
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,170 reviews)
"The hotel is very well situated from the station and town centre. Breakfast was very good. Standard room was ok quite small although king bed. Our only complaint was it was so noisy from the street, shouting in the night and the refuse lorry came every morning at 5am so if we stayed again we would ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Radisson Hotel York
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is £83 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£83
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,769 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay at The Milner and would absolutely stay here again. I booked a Superior Double and the room I was given was enormous – it honestly felt more like a suite, with a large bedroom, separate seating area with sofa and second TV, and an additional dressing area. It was beautifully ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

The Milner York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is £94 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£94
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,802 reviews)
"we had an amazing stay, great location rooms clean and staff are friendly and helpful would recommend to friends and family and would return again"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The Yorkshire

The Yorkshire

4 out of 5
Prospect Place Harrogate England
The price is £66 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£66
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"Very clean,staff were extremely helpful"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The Yorkshire
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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 nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a lit-up intersection with light trails from vehicles.
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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.

A historic cathedral surrounded by red-roofed buildings and green trees.

Bishophill

If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

A curved bridge over a river with trees and greenery on both sides.
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Fishergate

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

A large windmill with white sails and a black base, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy area.

Holgate

While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.

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