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.
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 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.
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
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
It’s easy to access multiple attraction points.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Jorvik House
Ideal location
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Comfy clean room. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast. Great value for money
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Milner York
Lovely stay thank you. Great location In York for sight seeing. Would definitl
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Malmaison York
Great location and very good value.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Would recommend for a stay in York 20 minute walk into York centre. Leisure facilities are very good and well maintained. Food and bar areas very good.
Reviewed on 4 May 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 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 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.
