Bootham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
Our pick of the best Bootham Hotel Deals
The Minster Hotel York
We had an enjoyable overnight stay at the Minster Hotel. We'd been given a room upgrade and it was lovely and clean and spacious. Everything you needed with tea and coffee and biscuits supplied. Bathroom was spotless. The bed was so comfortable and had one of the best sleeps ever. Staff very welcoming ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Milner York
Another pleasant stay
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Moxy York
Great staff very friendly and helpful lovely clean warms rooms with tea coffee - excellent breakfast options and variety
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Malmaison York
Club room - clean, great feel, extra pillows, Nespresso machine and complimentary water in fridge. Room 503- amazing view of river and the Minster!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Location of hotel was perfect
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Really enjoyed our stay. Room very spacious and perfect for our cat . Spotted a couple of cobwebs behind chair and in corner space at end of tv unit - but otherwise no issues .
Reviewed on 23 Dec 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.
Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions 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
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 Monk Bar, 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.
