Bootham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large neoclassical building with columns and a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a few people sitting on benches.
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A pathway leading through ruins with gothic arches and benches.
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A historic stone building with Gothic arches and a grassy lawn in front.
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A historic building with a steeply pitched roof and timber framing.
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A pathway leading through ruins with gothic architecture, surrounded by green grass and benches.
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Stay near popular Bootham attractions

A pathway lined with flowers and trees, leading to a building with a tower.

Yorkshire Museum Gardens

9.4/10 (8 reviews)
Relax in a tranquil park that houses one of the most popular museums in York and offers peaceful lawns that border the River Ouse.
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Activities

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$39
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

NZ$33
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

NZ$50
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train

Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

NZ$174
per adult
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience

York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience

NZ$149
per adult
York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works

Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

NZ$57
per adult
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works
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Our pick of the best Bootham Hotel Deals

The Minster Hotel York

The Minster Hotel York

3 out of 5
60 Bootham York England
The price is NZ$216 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$216
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"This hotel was perfectly located just walking distance from York city center. We very much appreciated the very friendly staff, spacious room snd convenient parking. The hotel room was clean, spacious and the bed was large and very comfortable. Breakfast was just fine."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

The Minster Hotel York
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is NZ$202 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$202
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,794 reviews)
"Hotel was lovely, but it really was a 5 minute walk to our room- it was quite far if you are unable to walk for long. Staff was nice, great location for anyone on a weekend away!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

The Milner York
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is NZ$181 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$181
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,168 reviews)
"Excellent stay great location close to the centre. River view was lovely. Breakfast was included and was excellent and the food was hot . Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Radisson Hotel York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is NZ$214 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$214
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,789 reviews)
"The bed was horrible, could feel every spring. We spent 1 night and there was no soap in the dispenser in the shower and 1 tissue left in the box. It was a good location, clean and staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Delta Hotels by Marriott York

Delta Hotels by Marriott York

4 out of 5
Tadcaster Road York England
The price is NZ$163 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$163
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
The Grand, York

The Grand, York

5 out of 5
Station Rise York England
The price is NZ$410 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$410
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,171 reviews)
"It’s close to the train station"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

The Grand, York
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Our guide on where to stay in Bootham

Find the best Bootham areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a clear night sky, and a street with buildings on either side.

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a lit-up intersection with light trails from vehicles.
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South Bank

While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

A historic cathedral surrounded by red-roofed buildings and green trees.

Bishophill

If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

A curved bridge over a river with trees and greenery on both sides.
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Fishergate

While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.

A large windmill with white sails and a black base, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy area.

Holgate

While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.

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