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The Fat Badger

4.0 star property
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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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$208
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun

Room options

View all photos for Small Queen Room

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

Small Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room with Garden View

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

Deluxe Double Room with Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Four Poster Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in City Centre, a neighbourhood in York, The Fat Badger is near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include York Minster and Barley Hall, and travellers 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

  • York Minster
    York Minster
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shambles
    Shambles
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A christmas market stall
    York Christmas Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • York City Walls
    York City Walls
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bootham Tavern
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Brew & Brownie
    3 min walk
  • Eagle & Child
    1 min walk
  • York Explore Library
    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), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage
    • 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

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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 17.95 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

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.95 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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at The Fat Badger?

As of 29 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fat Badger on 15 Jun, 2026 start from S$208, 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 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. 303 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 565 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

8/10 Good

Richard

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, but it is an old building which inevitably presents a few challenges when being maintained. The staff we met were happy and extremely friendly, special mention to the waitress at breakfast who explained she had been there for 26 years, what a great sense of humour. The property is within half a mile of the main station, well situated, and just stone’s throw from the Minster. I would happily stay there again when I next visit York
Our bedroom
The Minster
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rona

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

10/10 Excellent

joe

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

8/10 Good

Helen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Starr

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

teresa

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. The breakfast was really good and the room was clean and water pressure in the shower was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene

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