The Fat Badger

4.0 star property
Inn with bars, steps from York Minster
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Garden
Exterior
Superior Double Room
Restaurant
Superior Double Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2-4 High Petergate, York, England, YO1 7EH
  • York Minster
    1 min walk
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens
    4 min walk
  • York St. John University
    5 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    56 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 6.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Premier Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

York

The Fat Badger puts you in the heart of York, within steps of York Minster and Barley Hall. Highlights at this inn include 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class City Centre inn include Treasurer's House and Holy Trinity Church.

What's nearby

  • York Minster - 1 min walk
  • York St. John University - 5 min walk
  • Shambles - 5 min walk
  • York Christmas Market - 6 min walk
  • York City Walls - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • York Station - 10 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of the Trembling Madness - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Love Cheese - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Fat Badger

Inn with bars, steps from York Minster
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Fat Badger also features a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 4-star York inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Fat Badger offers 12 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Lamb & Lion Inn
Lamb & Lion Inn York
Lamb Lion York
Lamb And Lion Hotel York

Frequently asked questions

Does The Fat Badger serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fat Badger?

As of 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fat Badger on 3 Nov 2024 start from NZ$197.4, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Fat Badger?

No, The Fat Badger does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Fat Badger?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Fat Badger's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Fat Badger?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Fat Badger?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Fat Badger Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 472 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

peter

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expensive for what it was
Difficult stairway access to bedroom- almost dangerous. Hotel was very dark and not very inviting. No hooks or soap tray in bathroom. No drawspace. Expensive for what it was. On the plus side- great location,v. Good breakfast and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Quirky hotel with character but wouldn’t use again. Our bedroom had windows overlooking the beer garden and a footpath which allowed people to look straight in to the bedroom and bathroom so privacy was an issue as the only way to block this was to bring the blinds right down. Breakfast was average too. The location however was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri-lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an exciting spot to stay. Right in amongst everything. Needed more time to explore everything. Will come again next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Simonetta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in the heart of York, the staff is incredibly helpful and nice, Bella is the best. There are few thing that I didn’t like:, the color of the walls is black, and makes the room look smaller and gloomy, the shower is very dangerous, there is a big step to do to go in and out, and the bottom of it it’s extremely slippery, I risked my life every night and also it doesn’t have a surface where you can put the soap or the shampoo on it, so it is very uncomfortable. But other than that the place is clean, the restaurant is adorable with a beautiful garden in the back, the food and drinks are delicious, and the staff is super, we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely small historic hotel
Great, stairs a bit of a challenge and a bit of road noise in early morning if at front but otherwise accommodation, staff and food absolutely great! Location perfect too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Staff & service
Parking too far away! Property although old was dated! Bedroom facing busy street very noisy! No double glazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great characterful place to stay in centre of York
Lovely overnight stay in a very characterful property, set into the old city wall. Both dinner & breakfast were cooked beautifully and staff were very friendly. Great place to stay and only one minute walk from York Minster and the centre of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City centre
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elexciss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't resist the name. The hotel was in the perfect location for a short trip in York. It was walkable to everything but still tucked away enough that I didn't have to worry about loud people all night. Fair warning this hotel doesn't have an elevator, only stairs so if you're like me and tend to over pack - you've been warned. That being said staff were super helpful in bringing my luggage up and down the stairs. Would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The antiquity of the place was charming; the hike up four flights not so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was so delightful. Be aware of the steps and yet staff took good care of us! They took all of our bags up
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful atmosphere and very easy walking distance to all the main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Innes

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky but brilliant!
Lovely, quirky hotel in the heart of York! Bed was comfy and room was clean, well maintained and had all necessary amenities. Will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Fat Badger was in a perfect location, right in the heart of York! The food was great with an extensive drinks menu. The bar was lively and fun. The secret garden is beautiful for summer outdoor drinks and dining. However, the room was very warm with the heating on during a mild weekend in May. This made an uncomfortable nights sleep. The service was a bit hit and miss. Some good but some uninterested in us especially at breakfast and checking out… This is a shame as this lovely pub could be so much better if the service was a little more focused on making it special.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, no lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If I visit York again, I'd stay here again
The location was great, minutes from the shambles and many places to eat and drink. Breakfast was amazing and the staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024