Within walking distance

How it is used

Common in hotel descriptions and when asking the way: "Is the beach within walking distance?" People also say "It's a ten-minute walk" or "It's walking distance from here". The opposite answer is "You'll need a taxi."

Example sentences

1. The hotel is within walking distance of the old town and the main square.

2. Is the museum within walking distance, or should we take the tram?

Common collocations

• within walking distance of
• a ten-minute walk
• easy walking distance
• on foot

Related terms

• directionsInstructions that tell you how to get to a place, such as which way to go, where to turn and how far it is.
• public transportBuses, trains, trams, metros and ferries that run on fixed routes and timetables and that anyone can use by paying a fare.
• taxi rankA place, often outside a station or airport, where taxis wait in line for passengers.

More terms: Getting Around & Directions

• shuttle bus
• car rental
• platform
• timetable
• get off