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The Fat Badger

4.0 star property
4-star inn near York Minster

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Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and trees, featuring picnic tables and benches.
The historic The Fit Badger building features a traditional facade with a large window and a distinctive sign.
Relax in a stylish room with a pedestal sink, shower, and comfortable bed.
Relax in a classic room with a comfortable sofa, armchair, and fireplace.
Cozy inn room with a fireplace, wooden floor, and large mirror.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2-4 High Petergate, York, England, YO1 7EH
  • York Minster
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Shambles
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • York City Walls
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 106.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 71.2 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Poster Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

York

City center stay.With a stay at this City Centre inn, you'll be steps from York Minster and Barley Hall. Treasurer's House and Holy Trinity Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • York Minster - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shambles - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York City Walls - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

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 York - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Fat Badger

4-star inn near 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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: 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 onsite 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

How close is The Fat Badger to the airport?

The Fat Badger is 31.3 mi (61-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Fat Badger have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Fat Badger.

Does The Fat Badger offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Fat Badger, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.95 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Fat Badger?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Fat Badger?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Fat Badger?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Fat Badger have a pool?

The Fat Badger does not have a pool.

Does The Fat Badger have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Fat Badger have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Fat Badger to downtown York?

The Fat Badger is 0.2 mi away from York.

The Fat Badger Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 521 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 521 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 521 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 521 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 521 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juliet

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

Great location, lovely staff

The location is excellent and the inn full of character. The staff were all lovely and breakfast well presented and very good quality . The room was clean and pleasant, but as it was overlooked by both the City Walls and the beer garden I had to keep the curtains closed. Also the industrial extractor fan for the kitchen was right outside my window so there was a continuous noise from 7.00 until late into the evening. In a way, it was a plus because it was white noise that mitigated the noise from the beer garden. It is a pub with rooms, and there was quite a bit of noise from the bar below in the evening. But this didn't carry on past 11, and I was able to get to sleep quite easily without using the earplugs they thoughtfully provided. I'd happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely place to stay

Lovely place to stay. Bedroom was roomy and bed was comfortable. Was able to check in early. Breakfast was delicious. Walking distance to Minister is fab. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only problem no bag storage after checkout
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed a one night stay, room was nice and comfortable. Hotel is lovely with a hidden secret beer garden which is next to the historic wall. Had a fantastic full english breakfast - would recommend The Fat Badger.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely bed and breakfast and pub

Lovely old building in the heart of old York. Room was nice although I’ve slept in more comfortable beds- I prefer a firmer mattress. Breakfast was excellent with good quality products. May not be suitable for people with mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely little pub with lovely rooms, Highly recommended for drinks, supper and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a really relaxing break. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

K

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old restaurant pub and hotel, rooms are old and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, comfortable and hospitable inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble.the location was near to everything that we wished to see
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only did we enjoy our lodging at the Fat Badger but the meals we had there were fabulous as well. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us during their busy holiday season. The property is cozy and convenient to the city center and we couldn’t have been happier with the staff. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

One night for Christmas Market

Great one night stay , staff were friendly and helpful . The room was cosy and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ideal for Christmas Markets

Stayed three days for the Christmas Markets. Accommodation was expensive and not justified as the room was in average condition. Bed was very comfortable and the location was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced and unclean

I really wanted to write a great review- the hotel is in a great location with friendly, welcoming staff on arrival. It is an old building in York but this shouldn’t mean that it’s acceptable to be cramped, unclean and lacking in basic room facilities. Positives- staff very amenable - the restaurant was full in a very rainy afternoon but they offered room service so we could eat. We couldn’t fault the food. Bed was fairly comfortable and room was warm. Areas to improve : cleanliness of the room. Pretty dirty with a very unclean toilet. Grubby shower, floors, windows and lacking in basic amenities - wardrobe, bedside table etc.. Had to boil the kettle on the floor as cable wouldn’t reach to socket, boiling hot water out of sink taps (there was a warning sign!). For the price of the room (£368 room only!) it really is terrible value and I wouldn’t recommend or stay again. I would have mentioned the issues to the staff but we weren’t asked how we found our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Birthday trip away

Great central location with friendly staff. They did everything they could to help us and were very attentive during breakfast service. Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

10/10 Excellent

M L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time visitor and will be back again next November
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2 night stay

Lovely hotel built in a historical and fantastic building. Great location. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place for exploring York, so convenient for walking, shopping, so close to York minster and the Shambles. A fabulous hotel with great history.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Cute room with very comfortable bed! Fantastic food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely quirky hotel. Rooms arw dark but thats the decor and ambience. Debbie who served us at breakfast was a star
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024