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The Fat Badger

4.0 star property
Inn with bars, steps from York Minster

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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)
    ‪52 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
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

York

Located in City Centre, The Fat Badger is next to popular attractions like York Minster and 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) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brew & Brownie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eagle & Child - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bean & Gone Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Fat Badger

Inn with bars, steps from York Minster
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 dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage.
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 14.95 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

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 14.95 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
  • 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.

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, just steps from York Minster, and within a 10-minute walk of Shambles and York Christmas Market. You'll also find York Theatre Royal and Stonegate less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Fat Badger?

No, there isn't parking at this inn.

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.

Is The Fat Badger good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like Netflix as well as 2 bars and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Fat Badger?

No, there isn't a spa tub 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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Fat Badger?

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

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Fat Badger?

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

Reviews

The Fat Badger Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 538 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the character and amazing Sunday dinner!! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaux

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy with a hotel. In addition to the perfect, convenient location and good value, the staff was so kind and the room so charming and thoughtful. I wish I had more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just really good, fantastic secret garden and centrally placed in York, the staff were excellent as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W

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

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A quirky room,clean,somewhat cramped....distance between mattress and floor wider than distance between corner of bed and drinks table. Bit of a squeeze...a larger person would have to roll over bed to get to window. Facilities good but personally no need for TV...it's York why stay in watching TV?
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely shower. Staff are friendly. Convenient for food and option for room service. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun. Along city wall which is cool. Good food in pub as well. Would come back anytime
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Fat Badger York

Really disappointed in accommodation. Paid just short of £400 for 2 nights definitely overpriced. The location is great. The bedrooms in need of refurbishment. No lift on property and rooms are across 3 floors which consisted 2 flights of stairs per floor so on third floor you have to climb six flights of stairs. Bed was clean not to bad on comfort. Very noisy from street below which wasnt rowdy people just folk talking while walking past woke up a few times during the night with the noise. Also bin men at 7am very noisy. I would not recommend the property and would not return. Definitely overpriced for what it is
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Lovely York Hotel

Lovely time at this funky hotel. Great room, comfy bed. Lovely staff, and a fab secret garden! Recommend for a stay in York - very close to everything. Top Marks to The Fat Badger!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

susan

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

Would definitely stay again

Had such a lovely time in York and the staff at the fat badger added to the whole experience. Would highly recomend to anyone planning a visit to the city as a place to stay . The staff are polite and friendly and the morning lady who does the breakfast shifts is amazing and had us laughing she was from leeds just so she knows its her we are talking about . The rooms were very clean with clean bedding every day our only regret is we didnt stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. Excellent licarion for walking the ity centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Food was amazing both in burger night & at breakfast. Beer garden wonderful. Hotel is a very old building in York, so you need to be prepared for narrow, squeaky stairs, sloping floors to room. The bed was comfy but the standard room is small & bathroom was just ok. There is a lot of outside noise from other bars on the street & traffic noise so the provided ear plugs were very welcome. Great for a short stay in an old world authentic inn - don’t expect a plush high end refurbished hotel but it all adds to the character of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

hayley

Traveled with partner
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

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