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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property
Historic Fishergate neighborhood offers adventure with friendly staff, a welcoming bar for evening drinks, and an arcade room for friendly competition.

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The Lighthorseman in central York offers WiFi, a highly-rated breakfast, and is close to Jorvik Viking Centre and York City Walls. Features include a restaurant, game room, and free self-parking. The staff are known for making visitors feel at home.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May

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About the area

Fishergate, a neighbourhood in York, is home to The Lighthorseman. Notable landmarks in the area include Shambles and York Minster. York Dungeon and Yorkshire Museum Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our York travel guide
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124 Fulford Road, York, England, YO10 4BE

What's nearby

  • Walmgate Bar in York
    York Barbican
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York City Walls
    York City Walls
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shambles
    Shambles
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • York Minster
    York Minster
    18 min walk - 1.6 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 Rook & Gaskill
    10 min walk
  • The Masons Arms
    5 min walk
  • Robinsons Cafe
    14 min walk
  • Angel on the Green
    14 min walk

About this property

The Lighthorseman

Inn near Shambles
Near York Minster and York Racecourse, The Lighthorseman provides an arcade/games room, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and smoke-free property
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 English breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lighthorseman pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lighthorseman?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lighthorseman on 7 May 2026 start from NZ$115, 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 Lighthorseman?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lighthorseman?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Lighthorseman?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lighthorseman located?

Located in Fishergate, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of York Barbican and Shambles. Kohima Museum and Walmgate Bar are also within 10 minutes. York (QQY-York Train Station) is 22 minutes by foot and York Station is 22 minutes.

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Reviews

The Lighthorseman Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great breakfast cooked to order, warm room , simple clean and 100% perfect for my work purposes of passing through
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful, friendly staff. Cozy & clean room with a big bathroom. Excellent full English breakfast with a good cereal selection & fresh Watermelon. Nice pool table too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gemma

Bedroom smelt clean Bed was very comfy Staff lovely Breakfast was satisfying
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind, the check-in and checkout was quick, the room was clean with tv, wifi, nice view! I haven't had a chance to try their breakfast or bar although they offered me that.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights, everything you need, clean well stocked rooms. Landlord Dan explained everything & was happy to answer any questions. Short walk into York Centre either straight up the road or via the Canal 10-15 min stroll. As noted everything you need clean & well prepared rooms & good selection of beers in the bar with sky sports to watch the football. For me & the wife perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Noel

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good budget hotel to stay in York with free parking. Staff were great and really helpful. Only downside of the room was the single glaze windows. The hotel is on quite a busy road so if you are a light sleeper bring ear plugs or get a room at the back of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

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
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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Great friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maxine

Yes room was comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, especially for York. Nice clean room and tasty breakfast. Easy walking distance into the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly easy to find. Lovely room and pub about 15 min walk to the centre with parking on site made it ideal for a trip to the Christmas market. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely beautiful pub hotel, cozy, comfortable, pleasantly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, short walk into the city centre. Staff were lovely and helpful. Room was great too. The whole place has bundles of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025