The Fat Badger

Property class: 4

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A bedroom with a bed, a yellow armchair, a wooden bench, a desk, and a window with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a seating area with benches and chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table and brown leather booth seating, framed pictures on the wall, and a window with a view.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a stone wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $148
$123 nightly
$148 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9

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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

Room options

Small Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room with Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Four Poster Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

York

With a stay at The Fat Badger, you'll be centrally located in York, steps from York Minster and within a 5-minute walk of Barley Hall. .This inn is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Mary's Abbey and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from York City Walls.

What's nearby

  • York Minster - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shambles - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York City Walls - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 10 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Gillygate - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Fat Badger

The Fat Badger offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

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

Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Fat Badger, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
The Fat Badger has a restaurant on site.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Lamb & Lion Inn

Lamb & Lion Inn York

Lamb Lion York

Lamb And Lion Hotel York

The Fat Badger Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 587 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean ,fabulous staff, breakfast was so tasty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent from breakfast to dinner and staff were always on hand to help and serve you and situated in ideal spot by the minster
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast and really lovely staff. Very cute rooms, the secret beer garden is wonderful. Would recommend and return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Great room, fab breakfast and lovely staff. Very convenient and close to all attractions
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fantastic - especially the friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at The Fat Badger as a solo traveler, experiencing York for the first time. I’m so glad I chose this accommodation, not only for its cosy, relaxing atmosphere, but also its modern touches and ideal central location. There is such charm there that one can’t get from a hotel chain. I also found the staff very friendly and always ready to assist. I look forward to my next stay at The Fat Badger.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay! The room was so cute and clean. Staff were legends for hauling my heavy bag up and down the stairs for me without complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found The Fat Badger to be the perfect place to stay in historic walkable York.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The secret garden is a great addition, but can get very busy . If staying over get a room on a lower floor , we were on the top floor , 6 flights of creaky stairs . Breakfast was good .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with extremely comfy bed and pillows. Delicious breakfast and friendly welcoming staff. Very quirky and we loved staying in an historic building inside the walls of York.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming room; friendly staff and lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

The room was fine, and the breakfast good. It's well situated in the centre of the old city. The only issue for a 79 year old was our room was three floors up with no lift. The staff were very helpful carrying luggage for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in the attic room. People with any mobility problems would not be able to access this room. Stairs were very steep. Staff were very helpful with luggage etc but access cannot be improved. Food was very good as was the service. Location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, right in the heart of York, next to the Minister. Helpful friendly staff provide a great service, excellent breakfast and good selection of local hand pulled brews at the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good - will return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rona

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

hayley

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beer garden in the back. Nice restaurant/bar inside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful atmosphere and very easy walking distance to all the main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time here and loved it,staff are great will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the character and amazing Sunday dinner!! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025