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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Shambles

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Apartment, Private Bathroom | Lounge
Miscellaneous
Bar (on property)
Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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124 Fulford Road, York, England, YO10 4BE
  • Place, York Barbican
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jorvik Viking Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

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

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

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

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Twin Room, Ensuite

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 -)

Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Private Bathroom

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 Walmgate Bar. National Centre for Early Music and Clifford's Tower 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
  • York City Walls - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of York - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 9 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rook & Gaskill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pig and Pastry - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬11 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.

  • 10 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 10 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • High chair

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 per person
  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 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; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lighthorseman to the airport?

The Lighthorseman is 33.5 mi (65-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 Mar 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lighthorseman on Mar 22, 2026 start from $67, 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.

Does The Lighthorseman have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lighthorseman.

Does The Lighthorseman offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Lighthorseman, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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.

The Lighthorseman Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne Carpenter, Willunga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were amazing, friendly and welcoming. We spoke to Maddy a lot who was charming and effervescent. The pub was a lovely place to be at the end of a day of exploring. We had a wonderful room with everything we could want. Thanks for the fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

C

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, very outdated and very overcrowded. The staff were friendly. Very overpriced for what you get. For £100 a night, breakfast should have been included.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, especially for York. Nice clean room and tasty breakfast. Easy walking distance into the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Maxine

Traveled with family
Yes room was comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very conveniently located in York, good size room, pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and very comfy. The staff were amazing going the extra mile to help. Breakfast was fab best I’ve had for a long time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent host's,friendly staff ,rooms very clean,food good, would go back again 10/10 .well done.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shiona M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A bit run down, but clean enough. The landlord was very prompt and helpful but the bar was woeful. Needs some love.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bar offered a wide selection of beers and spirits, breakfast was very good and good portions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was in good condition but unfortunately due to the location of the room, all you hear during the night is people walking up and down the stairs and slamming the heavy doors. Also when someone ran a tap / flushed the toilet, there was a very loud noise of water gushing through pipework. This woke us both up numerous times throughout the night and with the bathroom door only closing properly by a latch on the inside, there was no way to drown this out. Wouldn't stay again unfortunately due to not being able to have more than 3 hours sleep in total.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, lovely building, freshly cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for the barbican (5 min walk) and only a 10-15 minute walk to the centre of York. Bathroom was a little dated but shower was hot and heating in room worked well! Main downside was one of the windows didn't shut properly so road noise was quite loud (room 7).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, short walk into the city centre. Staff were lovely and helpful. Room was great too. The whole place has bundles of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Friendly staff and clean rooms, recommend the breakfast and location to city ctr takes 10 mins to walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent option to stay in York. Near the downtown and roman walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Once again (here 3years ago) we had an excellent stay. the Owner and his staff were excellent. Room very comfy and this time the added bonus of able to enjoy meals and fine wines and beer. The Pub/Hotel so convenient to walk into York centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location for the price. Really nice breakfast and a nice bar too. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic but clean. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Friendly , made very welcome , food was delicious. Room was more than adequate. A bit of a walk to city centre but I think it felt longer as it was really really cold weather , would have been a nice walk otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very pleasant. Room basic but clean but we only paid for basic as we only stayed for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025