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 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
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
Overall a great stay
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
The Milner York
Room was clean. Staff were pleasant.Good parking facilities.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Moxy York
This was almost the perfect hotel, great location, minutes from the city centre but far enough away to not hear the noise, really nice hotel, the room was nice, but there was one thing that nearly ruined it. Under the bed there are motion detection lights, every time my mate moved during the night, ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Malmaison York
Lovely hotel, fantastic dinner and breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Fantasticly clean, well kept and friendly staff. The breakfast has a great variety of pastries, cereal to a full English. The bar is well stocked with a good variety of drinks and the bar menu is a great addition. Free WiFi is excellent. Only downfall was the height of the bed as my mum struggled ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Clean, comfortable with attentive staff
Reviewed on 9 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.
