The Elmbank hotel is located less than a mile away from York city centre and approximately 15 minutes walk from the railway station. The city centre is within easy walking distance where visitors can explore the 2 miles of ancient city walls and gateways as well as York Minster which is 20 minutes on foot. Visitors to York should also visit the city`s most famous street The Shambles and take their time visiting the mixture of unusual shops and tea rooms inside the preserved Elizabethan buildings. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes for evenings out in the city. More Info.