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The Fat Badger

4.0 star property
Inn with bars, steps from York Minster

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Garden
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double Room
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | View from room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Poster Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
2-4 High Petergate, York, England, YO1 7EH

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
  • ‪House of the Trembling Madness - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Love Cheese - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Côte York - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Fat Badger

Upscale inn near York Minster
Located close to Barley Hall and Treasurer's House, The Fat Badger provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a restaurant.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Fat Badger include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels

Languages

English

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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

Pets not 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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fat Badger pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fat Badger?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fat Badger on 10 Aug 2025 start from NZ$267.57, 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.

How much is parking at The Fat Badger?

The Fat Badger doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Fat Badger?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fat Badger?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Fat Badger located?

Located in City Centre, this inn is steps away from York Minster and Barley Hall. Treasurer's House and Holy Trinity Church are also within 5 minutes. York Station is 10 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 10 minutes.

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The Fat Badger Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 525 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 525 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 525 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 525 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 525 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Megs

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building in great area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaux

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy with a hotel. In addition to the perfect, convenient location and good value, the staff was so kind and the room so charming and thoughtful. I wish I had more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and very small rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old property with an antique charm. Our bedroom was very well taken care of. Our only complaint would be the bathroom being a little narrow and damp. But these are things that must be traded off for when considering the age of the building. Its proximity to the Yorkminster made it very nice and easy. The food and drink as well as food service was very good. Servers and bartender were knowledgeable about the drinks and gave us good advice when it was needed.
Dining room
Secret garden
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun. Along city wall which is cool. Good food in pub as well. Would come back anytime
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. Excellent licarion for walking the ity centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Standard inn room. Hot days, no AC, but the window was only able to be opened 75mm so no way to effectively cool the room, even at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fat Badger is a small compact establishment right beside the city wall and a block from the Minster. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Lovely place to stay

Lovely place to stay. Bedroom was roomy and bed was comfortable. Was able to check in early. Breakfast was delicious. Walking distance to Minister is fab. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed a one night stay, room was nice and comfortable. Hotel is lovely with a hidden secret beer garden which is next to the historic wall. Had a fantastic full english breakfast - would recommend The Fat Badger.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble.the location was near to everything that we wished to see
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2 night stay

Lovely hotel built in a historical and fantastic building. Great location. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Superb in the Heart of York

Very comfortable beds, cosy, very central, great food, great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place, central to everything. Friendly staff, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Food was amazing both in burger night & at breakfast. Beer garden wonderful. Hotel is a very old building in York, so you need to be prepared for narrow, squeaky stairs, sloping floors to room. The bed was comfy but the standard room is small & bathroom was just ok. There is a lot of outside noise from other bars on the street & traffic noise so the provided ear plugs were very welcome. Great for a short stay in an old world authentic inn - don’t expect a plush high end refurbished hotel but it all adds to the character of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Lovely bed and breakfast and pub

Lovely old building in the heart of old York. Room was nice although I’ve slept in more comfortable beds- I prefer a firmer mattress. Breakfast was excellent with good quality products. May not be suitable for people with mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only did we enjoy our lodging at the Fat Badger but the meals we had there were fabulous as well. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us during their busy holiday season. The property is cozy and convenient to the city center and we couldn’t have been happier with the staff. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

M L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time visitor and will be back again next November
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Birthday trip away

Great central location with friendly staff. They did everything they could to help us and were very attentive during breakfast service. Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024