Bootham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bootham
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.
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.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour
Our pick of the best Bootham Hotel Deals
The Minster Hotel York
"Great location- walking was easy to everything. Wonderful welcoming and helpful staff and reception. Breakfast was excellent. Large room and bathroom. Super comfortable bed. Couldn’t fault anything. Value for money!"
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Jorvik House
"I like the bed, shower, room setup and decoration. All was good except that the water in the sink went down very slowly and the basement room was a bit chilly and humid. Ok for temperature around 15deg but not sure whether the heater will be good enough in colder weather. The location is convenient ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Radisson Hotel York
"Very accessible"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
The Milner York
"The hotel is beautiful, and the communal areas are luxurious. Breakfast was delicious and a great selection. Comfy bed and nice spacious shower. My only disappointment was the room I was allocated compared to other rooms of similar prices I saw. I was in room 227, end of a corridor, it was small, ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Malmaison York
"We cannot praise the staff at this hotel highly enough. From the front desk to breakfast staff to the room attendants. All were welcoming, polite and so friendly. The location is great, it’s an easy walk to train and we had a lot of luggage and an easy walk into town. We would highly recommend staying ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Moxy York
"The location was perfect to get into the city. Very quite. Lovely resturant."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Our guide on 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.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre 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.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
