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The Fat Badger

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A bedroom with a bed, a yellow armchair, a wooden bench, a desk, and a window with curtains. - The Fat Badger (York)
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a stone wall. - The Fat Badger (York)
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Located close to York Minster and Barley Hall, The Fat Badger provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to 2 bars and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

View all photos for Small Queen Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, window with patterned curtains, chandelier, door, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Small Queen Room

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a radiator, a window with a view, and patterned curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room with Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a door.

Deluxe Double Room with Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a yellow armchair, a wooden bench, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Four Poster Double Room

A four-poster bed, a wooden floor, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Four Poster Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a yellow armchair, a wooden bench, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

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. Visit our York travel guide
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2-4 High Petergate, York, England, YO1 7EH

What's nearby

  • A large Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.
    York Minster
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A narrow street with brick buildings, a shop with a glass display, and a sign for a museum.
    Shambles
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A market stall with illuminated star decorations and a sign listing prices.
    York Christmas Market
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a bridge, and a mix of traditional and modern buildings.
    York City Walls
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A dimly lit room with a reflective floor, wooden walls, and a person standing near a display case.
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Bootham Tavern
    1 min walk
  • Côte
    3 min walk
  • The Gillygate
    3 min walk
  • Northern Monk Refectory // YRK
    4 min walk

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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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fat Badger pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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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Reviews

The Fat Badger Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 595 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful throughout makings things easy. Ideally palmed to see everything in York.being a bar/restaurant made getting mega and drink easy too at any time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean ,fabulous staff, breakfast was so tasty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is well-located in the historical center of York, with the windows on one of the main streets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the location. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Fat Badger is ideally located close to the Minster just outside the busy area of the city. Good points: Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast and restaurant. Nice beer garden to the rear. Rooms cleaned every day and tea and coffee etc...replenished. Bad points: The room we had was very small, not like those shown in adverts. The room was in need of a refresh, pealing paint, lack of cupboard space and drawers. However the worst part of the stay was being woken all through the night by the sound of revellers emptying out from the pubs and from 4:30 am every morning the dustbins and glass bins being emptied into dust carts. Investing in some double glazing for the windows would of made this less of an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very nicely decorated and coffee tray was well stocked. There was a great big bulge in the ceiling though and looked as though it was ready to leak a lot of water, in fact at breakfast, some guests were talking to staff about a leak in their room and how water was dripping down the wall. The last morning, we were glad to leave as it was worrying. The room was lovely and clean when we returned each day. Staff were mostly young people who did well service wise. Breakfast was really nice but coffee was like dishwater, they need to add more coffee into the pot and spoiled the breakfast somewhat but it didn't feel comfortable to mention it to staff as it was a bit stiff and starchy in that area. We looked out over the garden which was very noisy and bright at night as they had string lights up. Second night, we shut the window and pulled down the blinds to blank it all out but to be expected as it's a popular pub - always busy which is a good sign. All in all, good place to stay - I think that this is a fair review.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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
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8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing character, great location and excellent services.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023