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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.
York: Wizard Walk of York Tour - Magic, Comedy & Family Fun
York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
Absolutely spot in
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Jorvik House
Breakfast was good, parking was o.k.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel York
All good!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Milner York
The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. At breakfast there was a good selection of food if you arrived early but not much choice towards the end of service. In the evening my preferred chouce of meal had sold out.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Everything about this Hotel was excellent the location, rooms, staff and breakfast were excellent. And really clean
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Malmaison York
Nice hotel. Good location. The ‘mood lighting’ meant the room was very dark including the bathroom area that was part of the main room so not great for applying makeup, contact lenses etc.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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 Yorkshire Museum 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 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.
