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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Jorvik Viking Centre

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Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -) | 1 bedroom

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  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Apartment, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
124 Fulford Road, York, England, YO10 4BE

What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • York Minster - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • York Racecourse - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 3 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fulford Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthorseman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waggon & Horses - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wellington Inn - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Lighthorseman

Inn near Shambles
Near Jorvik Viking Centre and University of York, The Lighthorseman provides an arcade/game 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
  • Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lighthorseman Hotel York
Lighthorseman Inn
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Frequently asked questions

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.

What time is check-out at The Lighthorseman?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lighthorseman located?

Located in Fishergate, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of York Barbican, Shambles, and Jorvik Viking Centre. University of York and York Minster are also within 1 mi (2 km). York Station is 22 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 22 minutes.

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The Lighthorseman Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1006 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old world pub easy access to centre of city,very noisy in room at the front of building, doors banging late on in evening .nice little beer garden and good free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and convenient to downtown location. Easy check-in and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, good location and well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice friendly staff, good location. Breakfast was as I would make it, eggs over cooked. Decor could do with a refresh, but all in all stay was pleasant and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jane-Anne

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the shower was nice and it is very near the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This apartment was spacious and quiet. Clean, well-appointed bathroom and kitchen with lovely views and a short walk to the beautiful river path. I would go out of my way to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, great character, staff wonderful and fiddly very good, really enjoyed our weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Lovely pub with decent rooms. Short walk to all the main attractions in York. Free parking on site. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night, I couldn’t find fault, friendly staff, perfect room for one and to top it off the evening meal I had, was excellent. Highly recommend as a place to stay in York.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Perfect location

An absolutely lovely stay, friendly staff, clean and spacious room. Perfect location for a stroll along the river into the town centre. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, plenty of room to move about. The staff were very welcoming and receptive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly traditional Inn, good full English breakfast. Great location to walk into the City along the river, free parking also a bonus. Rooms are comfortable but the age of the building perhaps explains why the bathrooms and showers are dated. Enjoyed my second stay there and outside of building has been freshly painted.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room with 4 postèr bed that was so comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location hotel a bit tired but great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff Lovely bar Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The accommodation has free parking and was convenient to walk into the city. When we were there there was no evening meals available so we had to walk to get a meal. Towels were lovely and clean but really hard and scratchy. Shower was like warm and curtains are damaged so don’t close properly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

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

Night away

Great location Friendly staff Room clean bed comfortable would visit again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Great stay

Had a lovely stay friendly staff and the food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Good location, room needs some upgrading!

Hotel is rather central just outside the city walls, good location, pub is a typical old town pub, rooms are a bit dated and need a facelift and some TLC but cant complain about the price paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Excellent

Lovely place, breakfast was stunning & staff were vety welcoming, would definitely recomend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value 1 night stay. Check in was quick and easy with the friendly barman. The hotel is a 10minute walk along the river to the city centre. Bed was conformable, had a great nights sleep. Nice shower in the morning. The only reason I can't give full marks is due to the overpowering drainage smell in the bathroom. The bathroom was clean but unfortunately there seems to be an issue with the drains. Other than that, I would recommend this hotel for a great value bed for the night. Can't comment on the food and drink as we ate in the city centre. We would certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Know the pub from previous visits to York. Excellent chef who was unfortunately on holiday when I stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Excellent Stay

Well worth a stop, parking onsite is a huge benefit in York. The room was very clean and tidy and ensuite was not cramped and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great if you like to stay in a place with character, history and friendly staff, the payoff is its decor is a little dated as were the shower facilities. Value for money was goods with free parking, well positioned to walk into the City centre along the river path. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable stay in good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024