Bootham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Hospitium
Learn about the local history of Bootham when you spend time at Hospitium. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.
York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour
Our pick of the best Bootham Hotel Deals
The Minster Hotel York
The room looked as though it had been recently refurbished so no complaints at all
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Exhibition
Second visit staying here , perfect location 10 min walk from train station lovely staff , fab breakfast will definitely stay again next year when visiting family .
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The Gillygate
Had a wonderful stay at Gillygate. Fantastic location, near train station and main shopping area. The room was lovely, everything was explained, about heating and other facilities. The breakfast was also lovely, cooked fresh to order. Great quality too. The staff super friendly. Would definitely ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
The Milner York
Stunning building with imposing staircases and plenty of space, never feeling crowded. Staff were professional and friendly. Rooms were well appointed and bathrooms stylish and spacious.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Room was very comfortable but the bathroom had a terrible smell of sewage throughout our stay. Probably a plumbing issue but surprised none of the staff picked up on it.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Moxy York
Great welcome by Jennifer (think she was called Jennifer) spotless room very friendly staff breakfast plentiful fantastic location will be back
Reviewed on 14 Jan 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 Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, 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.
