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
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

Four Poster Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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.

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
  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬2 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
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.

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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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fat Badger on 6 Nov 2025 start from AU$217.55, 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.