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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Witches and History Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Bootham Hotel Deals
The Minster Hotel York
A clean room. Our only concern was a few steps to the shower room and we were on the second floor. But we will take this into account when we next book this hotel.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Jorvik House
Ideal location
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Milner York
Great hotel right at the train station but ya wouldn't know it. Room was great and the bar was cool. Perfect location to get right on the wall and walk around the city.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Malmaison York
Great location, great room, really made our stay special.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Comfortable sized room, sturdy and luxurious bed with two mattress toppers for cloud like sleep. Mini fridge to store my own drinks. Tv connected to my phone for netflix and other channels avaible. Nice views over the race course. Peaceful and quiet. Swimming pool was nice temperature, small but ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Radisson Hotel York
We only stayed 1 night but the room was lovely and clean. The lady that checked us in was really friendly and welcoming and said that we could be heck in early when we came in to drop our cases off which really helped us have more time on our short trip. However, why really let the trip die was when ...
Reviewed on 9 May 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 Treasurer's House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall, 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.
