Bootham
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 trip to Bootham. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.
York Theatre Royal
Get tickets for a show at York Theatre Royal, a theater 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
Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide
Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
Bootham Hotel Deals
The Minster Hotel York
Lovely friendly staff, good location for exploring York - great value for money.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Jorvik House
Enjoyable stay for 2 night. Relaxing hotel and easy to deal with the front desk. They offered a lot more thean we used, and would use again
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Radisson Hotel York
For the price we paid it was spot on
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Breakfast not the best . Tepid in temperature and chewy bacon
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
The Milner York
We stayed in a junior suite, and it overlooked the front garden area. It was a large, comfortable room with everything you could need for an overnight stay in York. I would request to stay away from the staircases as there are guest bathrooms for the function rooms, and you can hear everything, which ...
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
The Grand, York
Excellent location, clean room , great service
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Bootham
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Clifton
While there might not be top attractions in Clifton, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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
While visiting Bishophill, you might make a stop by sights like Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre.
Layerthorpe
Layerthorpe might not have many top sights, but Merchant Taylors' Hall and Walmgate Bar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
