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.
York Art Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at York Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bootham. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.
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 Theatre Royal
Get tickets for a show at York Theatre Royal, a theater with a story to tell in Bootham. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.
King's Manor
Walk around the campus at King's Manor during your stay in Bootham. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this romantic area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
Nice pleasant room with good breakfast in the morning
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
The Exhibition
Second visit staying here , perfect location 10 min walk from train station lovely staff , fab breakfast will definitely stay again next year when visiting family .
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
The Gillygate
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Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
The Milner York
Really lovely
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Stayed over the weekend. Very clean everywhere. Staff very polite. Breakfast was very good will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Moxy York
Room was small but had everything you need, nice and clean, friendly staff. Shower could have done with a bit more water pressure, but did the job and was spotless
Reviewed on Feb 11, 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
While there might not be top attractions in Clifton, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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
While visiting Bishophill, you might make a stop by sights like Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre.
Layerthorpe
Layerthorpe might not have many top sights, but Monk Bar and Treasurer's House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
