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
Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide
Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
Lovely friendly staff, good location for exploring York - great value for money.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Jorvik House
Really good stay. Will be back.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel York
For the price we paid it was spot on
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Breakfast was good but all the dishes were very wet. The fridge in the room was not working but fixed very quickly. The toilet sink was blocked and smelled, it was checked but not fixed properly.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Milner York
En general es un hotel hermoso, muy limpio y con mucha identidad
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Grand, York
Excellent location, clean room , great service
Reviewed on 29 Mar 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 Walmgate 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.
