The Fat Badger

4.0 star property
Inn with 2 bars/lounges, near York Minster

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In the heart of York, The Fat Badger welcomes you with its charming garden and cozy terrace. Enjoy a drink at one of two bars or indulge in a delicious meal at the restaurant. With high-speed WiFi, luggage storage, and dry cleaning services available, your stay will be nothing short of relaxing.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Digital TV service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Netflix
$117 nightly
The total price is $140
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees

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)
  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room with Garden View

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

Deluxe Double Room with Garden View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

View all photos for Four Poster Double Room

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

Four Poster Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
2-4 High Petergate, York, England, YO1 7EH

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

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 67 min drive
  • York Station - 10 min walk
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Cattal Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Fat Badger

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at The Fat Badger, just a 5-minute walk from York Minster and Barley Hall. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the 2 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.95 per person

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Fat Badger?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Fat Badger?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Fat Badger.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Fat Badger?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Fat Badger and nearby?

The Fat Badger has 2 bars and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Fat Badger?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Fat Badger like?

The Fat Badger is in City Centre, a short 10-minute walk from York Station and 2 minutes' walk from York Minster.

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Reviews

The Fat Badger Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and very good quality. (30 reviews)
  • The restaurant served delicious food and offered a varied menu with excellent service. (29 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spotlessly clean ,fabulous staff, breakfast was so tasty.
Susan, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location!
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing breakfast and really lovely staff. Very cute rooms, the secret beer garden is wonderful. Would recommend and return
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay. Great room, fab breakfast and lovely staff. Very convenient and close to all attractions
Jackie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Had a lovely stay in York. Had attic room in the old hotel which was nicely presented. No aircon but had a fan. Good sized room and ensuite but no hooks or anywhere to hang towels/clothes. And no room for cosmetics. Good breakfasts. Good location.
Bill, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fantastic - especially the friendly staff!
Lee, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rebecca, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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 .
Patrick, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Charming room; friendly staff and lovely breakfast.
Thomas W, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located, comfortable and hospitable inn!
Rona, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

lovely little pub with lovely rooms, Highly recommended for drinks, supper and stay.
joe, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff were really friendly, room was lovely and comfy. And it was perfect location for what we had planned for our visit.
hayley, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, but it is an old building which inevitably presents a few challenges when being maintained. The staff we met were happy and extremely friendly, special mention to the waitress at breakfast who explained she had been there for 26 years, what a great sense of humour. The property is within half a mile of the main station, well situated, and just stone’s throw from the Minster. I would happily stay there again when I next visit York
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The Minster
peter, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fat Badger is very central and close to all amenities. Shambles, York Minster, Bettys coffee shop and museums etc. Many good restaurants, pubs all nearby. It was ver clean if a little tired with regard to decor. The food was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Lovely breakfast served by Debbie who had us in stitches. She was very professional and also very welcoming as was every member of staff. We would definitely return.
Hilary, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful atmosphere and very easy walking distance to all the main attractions.
Charlotte, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

2nd time here and loved it,staff are great will stay again
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, friendly staff.
Lauren, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Neil, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Just really good, fantastic secret garden and centrally placed in York, the staff were excellent as well
Neal, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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!
Helen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old restaurant pub and hotel, rooms are old and beautiful!
teresa, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We had a lovely stay. The breakfast was really good and the room was clean and water pressure in the shower was great.
Julie, 2-night trip