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The Fat Badger

Property class: 4
4-star inn near York Minster

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A bedroom with a bed, a yellow armchair, a wooden bench, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a stone wall.
A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a seating area with benches and chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table and brown leather booth seating, framed pictures on the wall, and a window with a view.
An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2-4 High Petergate, York, England, YO1 7EH
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, York City Walls
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Small Queen Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, window with patterned curtains, chandelier, door, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Small Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a radiator, a window with a view, and patterned curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a door.

Deluxe Double Room with Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a yellow armchair, a wooden bench, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster bed, a wooden floor, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Four Poster Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4

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A bedroom with a bed, a yellow armchair, a wooden bench, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

York

City center stay.A stay at this City Centre inn places you steps from York Minster and within a 5-minute walk of Barley Hall. St. Mary's Abbey and Treasurer's House are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • York Minster - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shambles - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • York City Walls - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 10 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Gillygate - ‬3 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.

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 31.4 mi (67-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 Fat Badger?

As of Sept 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fat Badger on Oct 11, 2026 start from CA $190, 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 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. 315 out of 591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 591 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean ,fabulous staff, breakfast was so tasty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent from breakfast to dinner and staff were always on hand to help and serve you and situated in ideal spot by the minster
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nataliya

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is well-located in the historical center of York, with the windows on one of the main streets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the location. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast and really lovely staff. Very cute rooms, the secret beer garden is wonderful. Would recommend and return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Great room, fab breakfast and lovely staff. Very convenient and close to all attractions
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fantastic - especially the friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at The Fat Badger as a solo traveler, experiencing York for the first time. I’m so glad I chose this accommodation, not only for its cosy, relaxing atmosphere, but also its modern touches and ideal central location. There is such charm there that one can’t get from a hotel chain. I also found the staff very friendly and always ready to assist. I look forward to my next stay at The Fat Badger.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay! The room was so cute and clean. Staff were legends for hauling my heavy bag up and down the stairs for me without complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found The Fat Badger to be the perfect place to stay in historic walkable York.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with extremely comfy bed and pillows. Delicious breakfast and friendly welcoming staff. Very quirky and we loved staying in an historic building inside the walls of York.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The secret garden is a great addition, but can get very busy . If staying over get a room on a lower floor , we were on the top floor , 6 flights of creaky stairs . Breakfast was good .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming room; friendly staff and lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

The room was fine, and the breakfast good. It's well situated in the centre of the old city. The only issue for a 79 year old was our room was three floors up with no lift. The staff were very helpful carrying luggage for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, right in the heart of York, next to the Minister. Helpful friendly staff provide a great service, excellent breakfast and good selection of local hand pulled brews at the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in the attic room. People with any mobility problems would not be able to access this room. Stairs were very steep. Staff were very helpful with luggage etc but access cannot be improved. Food was very good as was the service. Location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rona

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good - will return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly, room was lovely and comfy. And it was perfect location for what we had planned for our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beer garden in the back. Nice restaurant/bar inside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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