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.
Hospitium
Learn about the local history of Bootham when you spend time at Hospitium. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.
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
"We were put in room 41 in the Lodge at the bottom of the car park. When we checked in the window was wide open and there was a smell of damp. As we were going straight out we just dropped our bags, closed the window and left. We came back at 1-pm to an overwhelming smell of damp. It is possibly the ..."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Jorvik House
"Perfect location for walking through York Gardens. We were downstairs but still had plenty of light coming through. Lots of space and we cracked our window at night which kept us cool enough - though wished there was a safety lock on the windows - we didn’t notice one. And the fan could be cleaned ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Radisson Hotel York
"Location was quiet and close to everything. Staff were very helpful, breakfast good. Rooms a little tired. No ventilation in bathroom."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Malmaison York
"Lovely comfortable hotel in a great location. Handy for station and York centre."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
The Milner York
"We had the Accessibility Rooms and it was a sad sight to see. The ADA rooms were in the basement and given the bathroom restraints there was a wet/mildew smell throughout not just our rooms but the whole level since there is not a lot ventilation. It made the room experience terrible. That said the ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
"Breakfast and bar area along with alcohol selection not great, but clean rooms and not a bad property. Excellent location, though they didn’t tell us about the discount on parking, which is a 10 minute walk away."
Reviewed on 18 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.
Fulford
Travellers come to Fulford for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and Fulford Golf Club while you're in town.
