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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Shambles

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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, York Minster
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

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) | 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 -)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 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

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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 8-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
  • 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

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

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
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

  • 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
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
  • 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:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Lighthorseman?

The Lighthorseman offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to The Lighthorseman?

This inn is situated in Fishergate within a 10-minute walk of York Barbican, Clifford's Tower, and Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland. 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at 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, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

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

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

Does The Lighthorseman have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony 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. 427 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1014 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

8/10 Good

Philippa

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

10/10 Excellent

JOELLE

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely beautiful pub hotel, cozy, comfortable, pleasantly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

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

Anniversary trip

Lovely 3 night stay, we had double room with en suit which was a good size room, room was clean and comfortable and we slept well the bathroom was a little tired looking and could do with a freshen up We only ate breakfast one morning which was nice cooked breakfast and cereal and fruit on offer Plenty of parking spaces which are free Perfect location only 10/15min walk along the river into the city, if you walk along the main road there’s several bars and restaurants along rout we found a lovely Chinese restaurant Shi Shang great value and big portions Overall a lovely trip with so much to do
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Disliked: Amenities
It's basic accommodation. Very dated throughout, needs a lick of paint and new carpets.. Bathroom was quite good however and very clean. Bedsheets and towels had some stains. If you have a room facing the road, take earplugs or your sleep will be interrupted frequently. Overall for the price I was happy. I just needed a place to put my head for the night. Would not recommend for a long stay however.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

XIAOYANG, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky, Fall River

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good food, bed wasn’t the most comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Perfect Stay

Perfect location for our one night stay, short walk through the city walls to the centre. The room ticked all the boxes and the staff were friendly and professional, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great place!!

This hotel was great, the host dan was very friendly and accomodating, we were shown our room and given a booklet on thing's to do locally which was nice, the room was clean and all staff were lovley, breakfast was amazing aswell. It was close enough to walk into york aswell which was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Les

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old world pub easy access to centre of city,very noisy in room at the front of building, doors banging late on in evening .nice little beer garden and good free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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