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 trip to Bootham. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.
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.
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
Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
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 May 10, 2026
Jorvik House
Lovely clean room ,all amenities. Quite noisy floorboards at times from room above ,
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Malmaison York
Beautiful property in the city centre - amazing bedrooms
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Good location close to the station and the city centre. We booked to stay 3 nights and checked out after just one. Had upgraded to a minster view room, which did have a nice river view and the room looked nice enough. However, the mattress was so hard that we might as well have been sleeping on the ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
The Milner York
Nice room in lovely elegant surroundings, good service and food. Enjoyed stay
Reviewed on May 15, 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 May 12, 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 Yorkshire Museum.
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 Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles 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.
