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 lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
Top hotels in Bootham

The Minster Hotel York
Very nice Hotel. Staff very friendly, food very nice. We have stayed here many times and will always stay here when we visit York.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

23 St Mary's
Loved this guest house near the center of York! Fiona was a lovely host and provided so much insight and knowledge about what to do and where to go. Our room was quiet and comfortable along with excellent amenities.
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

The Milner York
I brilliant location most of the sights to see are in walking distance, gorgeous decor throughout the hotel but the odd thing could do with touching up but only if I’m being really fussy. Would definitely go back again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Radisson Hotel York
Riverside hotel, easy walk into York centre. Good breakfast choices. Messy check in but apart from that a nice stay, comfy bed in a cosy room, bar area had a great view over the Ouse.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Overall a good hotel very nicely situated to town centre and attractions.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Moxy York
Everything was great, two small issues, parking is basically none existent especially for blue badge holders even for loading and unloading on arrival and departing there is nothing. You are sent to a local car park, you are given a discount code bit it is still not cheap. The rooms are clean and ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 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 York Theatre Royal.

Foss Islands
Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walmgate Bar and York Barbican.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.