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
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
From York: Herriot and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip
From York: Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
The Bootham Tavern - York
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
The Milner York
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Radisson Hotel York
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bootham
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens 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 St. Mary's Church 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 Walmgate Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- York Theatre Royal
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- St. Mary's Abbey
- St. Wilfrid's Catholic Church
- York Minster
- Shambles
- York Christmas Market
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- Castle Howard
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Roundhay Park
- Harewood House
- York Barbican
- York St. John University
- Bramham Park