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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Shambles

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Explore the area

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124 Fulford Road, York, England, YO10 4BE
  • Place, York Barbican
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of York
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Private Bathroom

Apartment, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York City Walls - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of York - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪Waggon & Horses - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Rook & Gaskill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Edinburgh Arms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Lighthorseman

Inn with free parking, near Shambles
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 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lighthorseman on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$88.16, 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. 431 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The one outstanding aspect of the breakfast had over 4 and 5 star hotels I’ve stayed in is that it was cooked to order and arrived , delivered to the table hot rather than having to self serve out of steel trays where the food had been standing under hot lamps for who knows how long and was lukewarm at best Great stuff Lighthorseman
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

H

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff friendly but didnt know what they were doing. Place run down, no food available in the evening and breakfast was no option, get what your given. With no dairy free option
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Great friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great. Not 5 star but good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in York! The staff is very friendly, food is amazing, veggie breakfast was one of the best I ever had! Double room we stayed at was spacious, clean and quiet. Located in a walking distance from the center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

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

Pub hotel

Food lovely. Staff helpful. This is a small pub with some rooms above. Bar may have shut at 22:30 but pool room noisy until after 2am our first night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Trevor

Good location for a break in York

Our one night stay was very good value for money and the cooked breakfast superb.Very friendly host.Not too far to walk into the city centre along the riverside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room was very clean and the employees were nice. Breakfast and food served in the pub was average. It's a manageable walk to the centre. It was a little loud and cramped, but this was to be expected booking a small room in a pub. The bathroom could use an update, also, to be expected in an older building. I knocked off points because we said we didn't want housekeeping, but they entered our room anyway. This is a boundary that should be respected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Mediocre

Clean enough.. food was of a good standard but a very dated hotel could do with freshening up furniture and fittings
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

A good choice

A nice walk into town by the river was a highlight. Excellent hotel service and breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel good but no food service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place. Big room. Lovely bathroom And comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great weekend stay at The Lighthorseman, spotlessly clean room and bathroom, landlord and staff most welcoming, huge breakfast! Decent selection of food on menu. Walkable distance to the city centre but there is a bus stop about 5 minutes away and taxis are plentiful. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ups: centered, convenient, free parking, quiet, Victorian style, walking distance from the shambles and major attractions and some other things. The cons: open until 3 pm, some weird noises from the walls, thin walls and you can hear your neighbors, the teapot was dirty. The Ibar it’s open until 11. but at the end it’s a really nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little find, very friendly staff. We opted for breakfast at an extra cost, glad we did, it was delicious and set us up for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

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

Very disapointing

Manager was rude and insulting Room was fifthy, smelt foul, small, door lock broken, left feeling unsafe and shocked Pub is dirty, outdated with dirty tacky carpets. Very over priced Avoid A Positive point was the young male on reception, Finn who was helpful and a polite youngman
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025