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.
Multangular Tower
Learn about the local history of Bootham when you take a trip to Multangular Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
Great location. Friendly staff. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
23 St Mary's
Very clean, great location!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The Milner York
Really enjoyed this hotel
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Breakfast sausages were very poor quality
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel York
Wasnt as good as previous stays Im afraid. Check in was terrible and took about 10 minutes despite me doing it online and their being two staff members there, noone offered to help. Room was clean and comfortable BUT there was a huge flag outside my window which was flapping in the wind very loudly ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Malmaison York
Great service, the staff and front of house upgraded our room, food was great, couldn’t fault.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bootham Bar and St. Mary's Abbey.
Foss Islands
Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Merchant Adventurers' Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
