Bootham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$33
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

AU$33
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

AU$38
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train

Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

AU$145
per adult
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
Shared Walking Tour in York

Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History

AU$35
per adult
Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History
Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide

Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide

AU$8
per adult
Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide
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Our pick of the best Bootham Hotel Deals

The Minster Hotel York

The Minster Hotel York

3 out of 5
60 Bootham York England
The price is AU$170 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$170
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The Minster Hotel is a great place to stay in York. The location is ideal and makes it easy to walk into the city centre. The room that I was given was spacious and had a good bathroom. The staff were friendly and pleasant. The breakfasts were well prepared. I would stay again"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

The Minster Hotel York
Jorvik House

Jorvik House

4.5 out of 5
50-52 Marygate York England
The price is AU$170 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$170
9 Aug - 10 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! (419 reviews)
"The room was nice, with a nice shower. The only issues we had with the accommodation were: 1. The beds were not the most comfortable. We stayed 2 nights and did not sleep well. 2. In the morning the hot water took some time to come through for the shower. There is limited parking, we parked on the ..."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Jorvik House
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is AU$174 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$174
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 ...
Radisson Hotel York
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is AU$159 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$159
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,773 reviews)
"We have just had a family stay ready for a wedding Planned for a while and the hotel is as stunning as I remember Stunning beautiful xx"

Reviewed on 25 July 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 AU$186 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$186
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,768 reviews)
"Great hotel, excellent location."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Delta Hotels by Marriott York

Delta Hotels by Marriott York

4 out of 5
Tadcaster Road York England
The price is AU$170 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$170
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
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Our guide on 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.
Photo by Ron Photos
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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.
Photo by rod collier
Open Photo by rod collier

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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