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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property

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Apartment, Private Bathroom | Lounge
Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Apartment, Private Bathroom | Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June

Explore the area

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124 Fulford Road, York, England, YO10 4BE
  • Place, York Barbican
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, York City Walls
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, Private Bathroom

Apartment, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

York

At The Lighthorseman you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Shambles and University of York. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and multilingual staff. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Fishergate inn, attractions include York Minster and York Racecourse.
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What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • York City Walls - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shambles - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • York Christmas Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of York - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 9 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rook & Gaskill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Swan - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gatehouse Coffee - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Lighthorseman

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/games room and multilingual staff are also featured at The Lighthorseman. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star York inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Games room or arcade
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lighthorseman offers 10 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 English breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 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; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Lighthorseman?

Yep, The Lighthorseman has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lighthorseman?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lighthorseman on 18 June 2026 start from AU$114, 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 The Lighthorseman family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Lighthorseman is a hit with families.

Does The Lighthorseman serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lighthorseman?

No, The Lighthorseman does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lighthorseman?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lighthorseman?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lighthorseman?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Lighthorseman Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1006 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff and free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, staff friendly, good breakfast, good evening meals, 👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was unbelievably comfy, the room was clean and warm and the staff on the bar were a great help and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive hotel in a great location and five minutes walk to the centre of York, having the added advantage of onsite car parking. Have stayed here twice now and will definitely be staying again. Far exceeded our expectations for what first appears to be a budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, clean room, hrlpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Good loacation, only a short walk into York
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy beds, onsite parking, spacious apartment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, lovely building, freshly cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and tidy and the staff were helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bar offered a wide selection of beers and spirits, breakfast was very good and good portions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very conveniently located in York, good size room, pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent host's,friendly staff ,rooms very clean,food good, would go back again 10/10 .well done.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Friendly staff and clean rooms, recommend the breakfast and location to city ctr takes 10 mins to walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic room, clean, comfortable, spacious and quiet. Great location, just a short stroll to the city wall and city centre. Owner was very friendly, letting us use the carpark after we checked out. Will definitely visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location for the price. Really nice breakfast and a nice bar too. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Great friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with our stay, comfortable clean room. Great Breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely friendly staff and a clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean & pleasant and the staff were very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025