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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Shambles

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Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -) | 1 bedroom
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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124 Fulford Road, York, England, YO10 4BE
  • Place, York Barbican
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Apartment, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

York

Fishergate stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Fishergate inn, you'll find York Barbican and Kohima Museum. Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland and Walmgate Bar are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • York Minster - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • York Racecourse - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 3 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Waggon & Horses - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Pig and Pastry - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Angel on the Green - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Lighthorseman

3-star inn near Shambles
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/game room and multilingual staff are also featured at The Lighthorseman. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star York inn is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Game room or arcade
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lighthorseman offers 8 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lighthorseman to the airport?

The Lighthorseman is 33.5 mi (53-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lighthorseman?

As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lighthorseman on Nov 3, 2025 start from $71.49, excluding 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.

Does The Lighthorseman have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lighthorseman.

Does The Lighthorseman offer free breakfast?

The Lighthorseman does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lighthorseman?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Lighthorseman?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lighthorseman?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Lighthorseman have a pool?

The Lighthorseman does not have a pool.

Does The Lighthorseman have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lighthorseman have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Lighthorseman to downtown York?

The Lighthorseman is 0.7 mi away from York.

Reviews

The Lighthorseman Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHANGZHENG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A good base for a decent price.

Really enjoyed this hotel as a base for visiting York, rooms are above a bar but no problem with noise, all a little dated but clean with a comfy bed 10 min walk along the river to York centre, would use again if visiting York.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbiegail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy, comfortable, clean. Cheap drinks, great food

Me and my boyfriend stayed for 3 nights, first thing we noticed was the lighthorseman is a very good distance from town- out of the way and quiet but a very short walk (10~ minutes) either by road or alongside the canal, the latter of which made for a lovely start to each morning we were there. Not far from the train station either. Spacious and clean room, toilet and shower were pristine and the bathroom was well-ventilated. Lovely little brew station on the bed side table. Only possible complaint was the telly, which couldnt change channels so we were stuck watching love island and tennis, but that didnt have any effect in our enjoyment of the hotel room. They offer breakfast for a very reasonable price, as are the drinks at the bar. The food was great, we recommend the steak & ale pie and the chicken tikka masala. All in all, very happy, lovely pub to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hwee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pub with rooms

Great pub with rooms with a short walk into the city centre. Pub itself is great for a drink or some food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value 1 night stay. Check in was quick and easy with the friendly barman. The hotel is a 10minute walk along the river to the city centre. Bed was conformable, had a great nights sleep. Nice shower in the morning. The only reason I can't give full marks is due to the overpowering drainage smell in the bathroom. The bathroom was clean but unfortunately there seems to be an issue with the drains. Other than that, I would recommend this hotel for a great value bed for the night. Can't comment on the food and drink as we ate in the city centre. We would certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The accommodation has free parking and was convenient to walk into the city. When we were there there was no evening meals available so we had to walk to get a meal. Towels were lovely and clean but really hard and scratchy. Shower was like warm and curtains are damaged so don’t close properly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice friendly staff, good location. Breakfast was as I would make it, eggs over cooked. Decor could do with a refresh, but all in all stay was pleasant and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

cai

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This apartment was spacious and quiet. Clean, well-appointed bathroom and kitchen with lovely views and a short walk to the beautiful river path. I would go out of my way to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Check in was good and swift. The staff are very pleasant and friendly. Unfortunately we had a tiny room, very clean, but it just happened to directly above the pool room and was so noisy. The bathroom was also very small and nowhere to put your toiletries and the toilet was a Saniflow also very noisy. We sat in the dining area one evening for a drink and the tables were sticky. Great location and veryconvenient for walking around York. Free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly traditional Inn, good full English breakfast. Great location to walk into the City along the river, free parking also a bonus. Rooms are comfortable but the age of the building perhaps explains why the bathrooms and showers are dated. Enjoyed my second stay there and outside of building has been freshly painted.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff. The room we had was lovely and bright. The bed is very comfortable too. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and convenient to downtown location. Easy check-in and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to city centre, very friendly staff, comfortable bed, good sized room, ideal for a couple of nights. Fast internet and good TV signal. Quiet overnight, no disturbance or noise, bar closed at Midnight but had a key for the other door so we could come and go as we pleased :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Just a 10 minute walk into the centre of York. Room was clean. Bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good tho i had to check out at half 6 in the morning which wasn't the easiest as I was here for work and wouldn't be back before I had to check out
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jane-Anne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the shower was nice and it is very near the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Traveled with partner
Lovely pub with decent rooms. Short walk to all the main attractions in York. Free parking on site. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great host . Easy check in with free parking . Would recommend and we will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, plenty of room to move about. The staff were very welcoming and receptive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025