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The Fat Badger

Property class: 4

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Garden
2 bars/lounges
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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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
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

York

Located in City Centre, The Fat Badger is adjacent to York Minster and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Barley Hall. This 12-room, 4-star inn has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges, along with free in-room WiFi.
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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) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brew & Brownie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eagle & Child - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪York Explore Library - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Fat Badger

Guests staying at The Fat Badger enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry.
32-inch Smart TVs come with digital channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, fans, and ironing boards are also standard.

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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 17.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 17.95 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Lamb & Lion Inn
Lamb & Lion Inn York
Lamb Lion York
Lamb And Lion Hotel York

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of The Fat Badger?

This inn is situated in City Centre within a 10-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. You'll also find York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fat Badger?

As of Apr 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fat Badger on May 4, 2026 start from $152, 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 Fat Badger include a casino?

No, The Fat Badger doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Fat Badger?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Does The Fat Badger have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Fat Badger serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Fat Badger allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Fat Badger.

How close is the airport from The Fat Badger?

The closest major airport to The Fat Badger is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is about 24.3 mi away.

The Fat Badger Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 558 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really quaint hotel, great location and beautiful rooms with a really comfy bed! We would have absolutely loved our stay here, however there was a beer keg delivery at about 6am during our stay which sounded and felt like an earthquake, we were on the third floor and this delivery lasted for over an hour and half. I’d recommend checking with staff if a delivery is planned when you arrive as our stay would have been perfect without this but it was so loud for so long it was impossible to sleep so we had no choice but to get up and were very tired for our second day exploring York instead of feeling well rested on our Christmas break. Other than this the hotel was really lovely so it was a shame as if I could guarantee a delivery wasn’t to take place during our stay I would definitely stay again as we loved the quaint and York style pub feel of the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay at the fat badger York, we stayed in room 8 top floor nice room but just a little noisy coming from the street late evenings but apart from that, excellent, Friendly staff and great food, we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing to add
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

All was good about the room apart the bathroom. First, the light switch above the sink was hard to turn on/off. Second, there was no rubber matmamat for the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about The Fat badger was great! The location couldn't have been better for getting to and from the bus station or railway station. The accommodation was great! The room was so clean and well maintained. The staff everywhere was so helpful. The breakfast was so tasty with a lot of options. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First and foremost, this is not a five-star accommodation. However, if you’re looking for an hotel with old charm with a beer garden and fantastic staff, this will foot the bill. The beer garden had the best mac & cheese and parsnip soup you’ve ever had in your life. Location is extremely convenient to the train station, York Minster, restaurants, pubs and shopping. They’re not a lot of rooms and there is no elevator. Some doors may not close, and floors may be a little warped, but it is worth the price for a quaint accommodation that has everything. If you need accessible lodging, this is not for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the fat badger. The staff are really friendly, the accommodation is warm and cozy. The location is perfect. Its only a couple of hundred feet from cathedral and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful old pub/inn. Great location, helpful staff and an excellent breakfast. Lots of narrow stairs so ask for a room on a lower floors if stairs are an issue!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location, however small bedroom and squeaky bed. Also due to the summer weather very warm as no air con. Lovely and friendly people and the secret beer garden is great. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old property with an antique charm. Our bedroom was very well taken care of. Our only complaint would be the bathroom being a little narrow and damp. But these are things that must be traded off for when considering the age of the building. Its proximity to the Yorkminster made it very nice and easy. The food and drink as well as food service was very good. Servers and bartender were knowledgeable about the drinks and gave us good advice when it was needed.
Dining room
Secret garden
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and very small rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Standard inn room. Hot days, no AC, but the window was only able to be opened 75mm so no way to effectively cool the room, even at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Megs

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building in great area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Starr

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

Excellent location & food, charming atmosphere

AMAZING location in a historic inn, cute views from my 4th-floor room (naturally no elevator, so keep that in mind). The food and drinks were top-notch, and it's only a short walk to York Minster and the art gallery, Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, etc. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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