Bootham Travel Guide
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
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot - A city walking tour of York
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
Staff was super friendly and kind!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Milner York
Room was clean. Staff were pleasant.Good parking facilities.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Moxy York
Staff friendliness and efficiency, excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Malmaison York
First time at this hotel and we loved it. Location is excellent, staff are friendly and professional, Room was spacious and with the "Club" room, it had all the amenities. It was very clean, and we ate in the bar which was a pleasant experience, and the cocktails were of a very good quality and reasonable. ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Friendly welcoming staff. Great location and good size/clean rooms. Relaxing location for breakfast although food quality could be better. Thank you.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
A very comfortable, quiet room
Reviewed on 14 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.
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.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland.
