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.
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.
King's Manor
Walk around the campus at King's Manor as part of your travels around 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
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
Clean rooms, great staff!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 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 19 Dec 2025
The Gillygate
Great location great staff
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Great view of York minster.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Milner York
A small room and the tiniest bathroom I’ve ever seen. AC didn’t seem to be working as with the room safe. Breakfast buffet poor; toaster not working, no cups for tea and coffee, hot items in short supply. Staff not attentive. £22 to park car overnight. Really poor value for money.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Room was lovely and clean, bed could have been comfier. Building works outside the room at 7am wasnt a good touch when i was away for a night to chill. Breakfast was nice with a lovely view
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.
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 Treasurer's House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall, 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.
