Bootham
York
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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
York: Castle Howard House and Gardens - Self-Guided
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
"Clean and quiet room and very convenient parking. Short walk to city centre - hope to stay again very soon."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Jorvik House
"Staff are very friendly"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Malmaison York
"I'd definitely stay at this location again. The check-in process was fast and friendly and the layout of the hotel was logical and it was easy getting around (I only mention this because the Radisson nearby in York where we previously stayed was a rabbit warren). The room we got was pretty amazing, ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Radisson Hotel York
"We had a lovely stay. Hotel was spotless. Downside we had to pay £58 for parking plus a taxi to and from the hotel to collect car. Hotel should advise visitors of other closer car parks. Our first time in York and we didn't have a clue. Breakfast was nice and fresh and lots on offer. This isn't a ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Milner York
"We stayed in a twin room. It was very dark, and the bathroom was quite small. We did not even have a place to hang the hand towel. Room service was quick, but the restaurant was quite slow. Great location!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
"Room was clean. Breakfast was fresh and replenished quickly. Easy to use coffee machines and could order scrambled or poached eggs. Fried eggs out. Pool was great"
Reviewed on 12 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 Yorkshire Museum.
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 Walmgate Bar and Treasurer's House, 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.
