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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Shambles

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

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, Shambles
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of York
    ‪14 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
(24 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
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

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

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

Located in Fishergate within a short walk of Shambles, The Lighthorseman is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as University of York. This 10-room, 3-star inn has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.
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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
  • ‪Bison Coffee House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Edinburgh Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Robinsons Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Lighthorseman

Inn with free parking, near Shambles
At The Lighthorseman, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and an arcade/game room. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to The Lighthorseman?

This inn is situated in Fishergate within a 10-minute walk of York Barbican, Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland, and Walmgate Bar. You'll also find Shambles and York Minster within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Lighthorseman?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Lighthorseman include a casino at the property?

No, The Lighthorseman doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Lighthorseman?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Lighthorseman?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include kitchens.

Does The Lighthorseman have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Lighthorseman feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Lighthorseman serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at The Lighthorseman?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Lighthorseman?

The closest major airport to The Lighthorseman is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is about 24.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Lighthorseman?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Lighthorseman.

The Lighthorseman Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place. Big room. Lovely bathroom And comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great weekend stay at The Lighthorseman, spotlessly clean room and bathroom, landlord and staff most welcoming, huge breakfast! Decent selection of food on menu. Walkable distance to the city centre but there is a bus stop about 5 minutes away and taxis are plentiful. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ups: centered, convenient, free parking, quiet, Victorian style, walking distance from the shambles and major attractions and some other things. The cons: open until 3 pm, some weird noises from the walls, thin walls and you can hear your neighbors, the teapot was dirty. The Ibar it’s open until 11. but at the end it’s a really nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely friendly staff and a clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little find, very friendly staff. We opted for breakfast at an extra cost, glad we did, it was delicious and set us up for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

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

Very disapointing

Manager was rude and insulting Room was fifthy, smelt foul, small, door lock broken, left feeling unsafe and shocked Pub is dirty, outdated with dirty tacky carpets. Very over priced Avoid A Positive point was the young male on reception, Finn who was helpful and a polite youngman
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A steady walk into york, parking spaces at the back of pub, staff very friendly and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sally

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very dirty and rundown establishment

The cleanliness of this establishment was absolutely disgusting, dust all over the four poster bed frame, the bathroom blind was absolutely filthy and there were used earplugs and a plaster underneath the bedside table. The furniture was covered in stains and we were unable to use the shower properly as it was very loosely attached to the wall. Also upon arriving we were greeted by a young lad who was basically running the place alone and wasn't very professional or at all concerned with making sure we were happy. The only positive thing I could say about this establishment is, the location isn't bad. If you want a clean and comfortable stay in York, avoid this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Lighthorseman is a good location to be able to park the car and walk into York for sightseeing. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal base for a visit to York, half a mile away. Staff really helpful. Easy access from motorway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Zoleka

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Still good!

I have stayed here before; and since I was still favorably impressed, I will again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

A great place to stay!

Staff were very helpful friendly and efficient. Very clean room, comfortable bed. Close to the main attractions, the shambles, York Minster, York Dungeon etc. Plenty of restaurants and bars close by. All in all, a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Adequate

It was fine clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

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

Racing in York

Very well located and a very friendly team. Breakfast was first class.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in York. Can't fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conner

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nazario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very adequate for a night or two's stay in York. Good size room with connecting bathroom.. All the facilities you need. Close to the riverwalk into York, which takes around 20 minutes to city and 30 to train station. Everything works well including hot shower. Above pub's snooker room, but I didn't find noisy. Nor road noise. Bed comfortable. Simple but well-served breakfast. No fuss check-in. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

nice stay

Was good for a short stay, no issues with the stay just needs a bit of an update ut besides that all ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WE TOTALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY AT THE LIGHTHORSEMAN - HAD A LOVELY QUITE ROOM WITH LOVELY REFURBISHED LARGE BATHROOM WHICH WAS SUPER CLEAN BED COMFORTABLE - HAD ONE BREAKFAST FIRST MORNING WAS LOVELY -IN WALKING DISTANCE OF CENTRE OF YORK, BUT ALSO ON A BUS ROUTE WHICH WE USED A LOT COS MY HUSBAND WAS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY & CANCER TREATMENT, SO DIDNT WANT TO DO A LOT OF WALKING , IT WAS PERFECT FOR THE BUS & ONLY £2.00 INTO TOWN EACH - IT WAS A LOVELY STAY & WOULD CERTAINLY RETURN. THANK YOU TO ALL THE STAFF, BARMAIDS WERE LOVELY & OWNER DAN SUPER FRIENDLY CHEERS XXXXXXX
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Dagenham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & efficient check in. Room was quiet despite being over a pub. Spacious room, very clean. Walkable distance to town. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Traditional style but enjoyable and convenient.

We didn't eat as we had commitments but the beds were comfortable with duvets that should be warm in winter.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a budget hotel so bear this in mind. The property is not modern which is not an issue but does need to be cleaner. The staff member was very polite and check in was quick. The parking was good and the location only about 10 mins walk into centre. Did not eat here so can’t comment on that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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