With a stay at The Golden Lion in Settle, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Settle Tourist Information Centre. .This inn is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Museum of North Craven Life and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Settle Victoria Hall.
Settle Tourist Information Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Settle Victoria Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Museum of North Craven Life - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
Malham Cove - 24 min drive - 12.3 miles
Getting around
Settle Station - 4 min walk
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Town End Farm Shop - 14 min drive
The Old Barn Cafe - 15 min drive
Lister Arms - 15 min drive
The Crow Tree Inn - 12 min drive
The Gamecock Inn - 7 min drive
About this property
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Settle inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
At The Golden Lion, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage.
Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
In a national park
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Lion Settle Hotel
Lion Settle
The Lion At Settle Hotel Settle
Lion Settle Inn
The Lion at Settle
Golden Lion Inn Settle
Golden Lion Settle
The Golden Lion Inn
The Golden Lion Settle
The Golden Lion Inn Settle
The Golden Lion Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 171 reviews
10 - Excellent
126
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 171 reviews
8 - Good
38
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 171 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 171 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
P A
Feb 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved everything about The Golden Lion, the staff were friendly and attentive, our room was comfortable and the food was great
P A
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ian
Feb 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very quick and easy check in. Lovely room and great ambience in bar area.
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David
Nov 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy room, friendly staff and excellent service, food was lovely too.
Highly recommended - full of character and tastefully styled rooms - excellent restaurant and bar dining in a ‘local pub’ setting. Pay& Display parking nearby (or use the Settle Social Club car park reduced rates) - well worth a visit to this charming community
Staff were amazing - we arrived slightly later and they found us a table and served us a dinner in double quick time - the wine was excellent too. Room was as expected for a country inn in Settle. Breakfast was good too.
Welcoming and comfortable stay. We enjoyed every minute of our stay at the Golden Lion. A very friendly and well run place. The staff worked hard to ensure we and our dog had a fantastic break. The food was excellent and the room had all we could want.
Really clean and nice place to stay. Great food and a nice friendly atmosphere in the pub.
My friend & I were doing the 3 peaks challenge the next morning and the hotel made arrangements for breakfast to be left out early for us so we could have something before we left.
Clean and comfortable rooms with good amenities. In the centre of settle so close to shops, restaurants and walking paths. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was delicious with a good selection of options. We would definitely stay again and recommend to others
Really comfortable stay and ideal location in Settle to have things to do but close to the Yorkshire 3 peaks start. Staff were very friendly and helpful.