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The Fat Badger

4.0 star property
Inn with bars, steps from York Minster

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

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

Explore the area

Map
2-4 High Petergate, York, England, YO1 7EH
  • York Minster
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Shambles
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • York City Walls
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | View from room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 6.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

York

The Fat Badger puts you in the heart of York, within steps of York Minster and Barley Hall. Highlights at this inn include 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class City Centre inn include Treasurer's House and Holy Trinity Church.
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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

  • York Station - 10 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of the Trembling Madness - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Love Cheese - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Côte York - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Fat Badger

Inn with bars, steps from York Minster
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Fat Badger also features a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 4-star York inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Fat Badger offers 12 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 per person

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Fat Badger serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

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

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fat Badger on 29 July 2025 start from AU$243.53, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Fat Badger?

No, The Fat Badger does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Fat Badger?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Fat Badger's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Fat Badger?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Fat Badger?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Fat Badger Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 524 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 524 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 524 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 524 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 524 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

hayley

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fat Badger is a small compact establishment right beside the city wall and a block from the Minster. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet

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

Great location, lovely staff

The location is excellent and the inn full of character. The staff were all lovely and breakfast well presented and very good quality . The room was clean and pleasant, but as it was overlooked by both the City Walls and the beer garden I had to keep the curtains closed. Also the industrial extractor fan for the kitchen was right outside my window so there was a continuous noise from 7.00 until late into the evening. In a way, it was a plus because it was white noise that mitigated the noise from the beer garden. It is a pub with rooms, and there was quite a bit of noise from the bar below in the evening. But this didn't carry on past 11, and I was able to get to sleep quite easily without using the earplugs they thoughtfully provided. I'd happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Lovely place to stay

Lovely place to stay. Bedroom was roomy and bed was comfortable. Was able to check in early. Breakfast was delicious. Walking distance to Minister is fab. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only problem no bag storage after checkout
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed a one night stay, room was nice and comfortable. Hotel is lovely with a hidden secret beer garden which is next to the historic wall. Had a fantastic full english breakfast - would recommend The Fat Badger.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Lovely bed and breakfast and pub

Lovely old building in the heart of old York. Room was nice although I’ve slept in more comfortable beds- I prefer a firmer mattress. Breakfast was excellent with good quality products. May not be suitable for people with mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely little pub with lovely rooms, Highly recommended for drinks, supper and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a really relaxing break. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

K

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old restaurant pub and hotel, rooms are old and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, comfortable and hospitable inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble.the location was near to everything that we wished to see
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only did we enjoy our lodging at the Fat Badger but the meals we had there were fabulous as well. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us during their busy holiday season. The property is cozy and convenient to the city center and we couldn’t have been happier with the staff. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

One night for Christmas Market

Great one night stay , staff were friendly and helpful . The room was cosy and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ideal for Christmas Markets

Stayed three days for the Christmas Markets. Accommodation was expensive and not justified as the room was in average condition. Bed was very comfortable and the location was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced and unclean

I really wanted to write a great review- the hotel is in a great location with friendly, welcoming staff on arrival. It is an old building in York but this shouldn’t mean that it’s acceptable to be cramped, unclean and lacking in basic room facilities. Positives- staff very amenable - the restaurant was full in a very rainy afternoon but they offered room service so we could eat. We couldn’t fault the food. Bed was fairly comfortable and room was warm. Areas to improve : cleanliness of the room. Pretty dirty with a very unclean toilet. Grubby shower, floors, windows and lacking in basic amenities - wardrobe, bedside table etc.. Had to boil the kettle on the floor as cable wouldn’t reach to socket, boiling hot water out of sink taps (there was a warning sign!). For the price of the room (£368 room only!) it really is terrible value and I wouldn’t recommend or stay again. I would have mentioned the issues to the staff but we weren’t asked how we found our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Birthday trip away

Great central location with friendly staff. They did everything they could to help us and were very attentive during breakfast service. Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time visitor and will be back again next November
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2 night stay

Lovely hotel built in a historical and fantastic building. Great location. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024