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The Fat Badger

The Fat Badger
The Fat Badger – York
The Fat Badger – York
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Fat Badger

The Fat Badger offers rooms with attached bathroom with free WiFi and flat-screen TV’s. Each of the 12 rooms has been individually decorated, features antique feature, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Some of the rooms also feature a landmark view. The Fat Badger offers real ales from local breweries and serves traditional pub food with a contemporary twist. York Minster is just a 2-minute walk away and both the National Railway Museum and The Shambles are within a 10-minute walk too. Discounted parking is also available close by.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 584 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location and age, style of pub Need a heads up to reserve meals to eat there. Restaurant looked fab! Also a heads up that there is no luggage storage at the York location which isn't stated on website.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location Quaintness of the place Very hot room on the top floor with only a tiny fan to cool down the room Very expensive drinks in the Secret Garden; somewhat user un-friendly QR Code-based ordering system

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location Picture misrepresented hotel , this is basically a pub with a few rooms above the pub, anyone with any mobility issues or are aging , could not use this hotel. Had to climb and haul luggage 3 flights of tight stares. Staff was not helpful when ordering drinks/food in garden lounge ,asked staff if they served this area, they replied that they did not. So I climbed 2 sets of stairs to get a drink and order food. Only to find out latter they in deed do service the area I asked about!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Beautiful location steps from the Uork Minster and Bootham Bar. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The breakfast and dinner were delicious. The rooms were a little tight due to historic nature of the building, but everything was pretty and very clean.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The location was excellent, right up against Bootham Gate and an easy stroll to the cathedral. Room was charming, if a little small for two people. Staff was friendly and helpful. We had lunch in the garden and it was very nice.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Staff were friendly and helpful.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location proximity to the theatre Quirkiness No view due to all the scaffolding outside.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Brilliant location.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Staff were excellent, especially the lady who served us breakfast ? N/A

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Location Didn’t get booked in properly , which caused hassle to sort it out , building covered in scaffold , could get into the bar area for over 40 mins even though we were residents , just very average all round for money

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    We would love to go back.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    This is a great little inn above the restaurant so you’ll be climbing. The pub is great, as is the location. The staff was extremely helpful.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Room and inside decor, Nice outside space at the pub, friendly and helpful staff. When we dropped off our bags, staff told us when our room would be ready (a little early) and took our bags up to our room for us. Nothing. It is above an old pub, so it lacks A/C (there is a good fan in the room) and has stairs, but that was all clear before we booked and not an issue for us.

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    The staff were awesome. The attic room was very nice, better than our previous room (earlier stay in the same week). Having fans in the room was so helpful. We could have used a little more space in the bathroom to place toiletries. The wifi did not reach our room during our first visit--it did work for some others but not for us.

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    Location, location, location Very tiny rooms

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    It’s quirkyness and location

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    The room was AMAZING for what I paid. It was 3x larger than any room I stayed in this week and for the same cost (or less). It was decorated tastefully, and felt cozy. The staff let me check in 20 min before 4p, which was nice. The bathroom was large and the shower was huge. Nothing

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Great place to spend a night in York. It was close to everything I wanted to see. Cute and quirky place.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Everything, the hotel is unique and cool. Loved the decor and everything about this place.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Everything was fine the only moan i have is the room had an air con unit outside my window making a noise plus it overlooked the beer garden, so there was a bit of noise from that too. The hotel does however, supply earplugs for you which i used on the second night and slept like a baby. Thanks Nothing

Frequently asked questions about The Fat Badger

Does The Fat Badger have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Fat Badger offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Fat Badger offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at The Fat Badger. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does The Fat Badger have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Fat Badger offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Fat Badger have a fitness center?
The Fat Badger does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Fat Badger located, and how walkable is the area?
The Fat Badger is located at 2-4 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EH. With a Walk Score of 95, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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