The Principal York is an ideal choice, located just a 7-minute walk from the York Railway Institute. This boutique hotel blends period architecture with modern comfort, offering select rooms with views of the institute’s historic façade.

Guests can enjoy locally sourced breakfast in the on-site café and explore nearby highlights like the railway museum and the ancient city walls via guided walking trails. For exclusive perks such as room upgrades and complimentary breakfast, book through the HopeGoo platform.

The Station Hotel York, housed in a restored 19th-century railway station building, delivers an immersive rail experience. Each room is themed after a different railway line, featuring vintage furnishings and original timetables on display.

Guests can attend daily "Railway Stories" talks by retired conductors and explore the on-site locomotive exhibition. Located just a 3-minute walk from the York Railway Institute, this hotel offers special packages when booked via the HopeGoo app, including access to heritage train tours.

Staying at The Principal York or The Station Hotel York grants direct access to the York Railway Institute, where weekend "Railway Heritage Walks" include visits to historic signal boxes, interactive train simulator booths, and archival photo exhibitions.

Complementary shuttle buses from the hotels run to the Hilton Railway Museum, allowing guests to explore preserved locomotives without needing a car. Book the "Railway Experience Package" via the HopeGoo platform for guided tours and limited-edition commemorative badges.