The Fat Badger

This sophisticated inn near York Minster offers travelers a stylish retreat from city exploration, with garden spaces perfect for afternoon relaxation.

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January 2026

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February 2026

Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Fat Badger (York)

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Fat Badger (York)

The Fat Badger in York's center offers a peaceful garden and terrace. Guests can enjoy drinks at two bars or dine at the restaurant. High-speed WiFi, luggage storage, and dry cleaning services ensure a comfortable, hassle-free stay in this historic city.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Bar
Laundry
Housekeeping

￥15,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 18 - Jan 19

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Jan 15 - Jan 16

Tomorrow

Jan 16 - Jan 17

Standard Single Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Smart TV

Fan

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Digital channels

7 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Smart TV

Fan

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Digital channels

10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Smart TV

Fan

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Digital channels

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating

Smart TV

Fan

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Digital channels

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Four Poster Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Smart TV

Fan

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in City Centre, a neighborhood in York, The Fat Badger is near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include York Minster and Barley Hall, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Merchant Adventurers' Hall. St. Mary's Abbey and York City Walls are two other places to visit that come recommended.

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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) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪Brew & Brownie - ‬3 min walk
‪Bootham Tavern - ‬1 min walk
‪Eagle & Child - ‬1 min walk
‪Mannion & Co - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Fat Badger

Upscale inn near York Minster

Located close to Barley Hall and St. Mary's Abbey, 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), a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms at The Fat Badger offer 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 hair dryers
32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Bar

￥29,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

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

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

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 Jan 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fat Badger on Jan 18, 2026 start from ￥13,097, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Fat Badger located?

Located in City Centre, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of York Minster, Barley Hall, and St. Mary's Abbey. Treasurer's House and Holy Trinity Church are also within 10 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

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Dec 1, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Nov 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fabulous stay at the fat badger York, we stayed in room 8 top floor nice room but just a little noisy coming from the street late evenings but apart from that, excellent, Friendly staff and great food, we will be back

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W

Jun 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Charming room; friendly staff and lovely breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Oct 18, 2025

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

Everything about The Fat badger was great! The location couldn't have been better for getting to and from the bus station or railway station. The accommodation was great! The room was so clean and well maintained. The staff everywhere was so helpful. The breakfast was so tasty with a lot of options. I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Aug 26, 2025

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

Wonderful old pub/inn. Great location, helpful staff and an excellent breakfast. Lots of narrow stairs so ask for a room on a lower floors if stairs are an issue!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Aug 29, 2025

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

We love the fat badger. The staff are really friendly, the accommodation is warm and cozy. The location is perfect. Its only a couple of hundred feet from cathedral and shops.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

hayley

Apr 27, 2025

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

Neal

Jun 21, 2025

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

Just really good, fantastic secret garden and centrally placed in York, the staff were excellent as well

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Starr

Jul 9, 2025

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

Excellent location & food, charming atmosphere

AMAZING location in a historic inn, cute views from my 4th-floor room (naturally no elevator, so keep that in mind). The food and drinks were top-notch, and it's only a short walk to York Minster and the art gallery, Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, etc. I will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

Feb 28, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Jan 13, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Centrally located, comfortable and hospitable inn!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Jan 15, 2025

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

Lovely room, friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Jan 15, 2025

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

Beautiful old restaurant pub and hotel, rooms are old and beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Aug 13, 2024

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

Michael

May 26, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

May 14, 2024

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

Kevin

Jan 13, 2025

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

Greg

May 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, lovely shower. Staff are friendly. Convenient for food and option for room service. Highly recommend

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Apr 27, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Dawn

Mar 8, 2025

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