The Fat Badger

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

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Beth
United States United States
“Cosy, quaint and adorable. Love the fat badger - my 3rd visit and the staff was great. Food was excellent!”
Kathleen
United States United States
“Beautiful location steps from the Uork Minster and Bootham Bar. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The breakfast and dinner were delicious.”
Neall
United States United States
“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.”
Tim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were excellent, especially the lady who served us breakfast 👍”
Eric
United States United States
“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.”
Crystal
United States United States
“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.”
William
United States United States
“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.”
Molander
United States United States
“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...”
Emily
Canada Canada
“Great place to spend a night in York. It was close to everything I wanted to see. Cute and quirky place.”
Jason
United States United States
“Everything, the hotel is unique and cool. Loved the decor and everything about this place.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Fat Badger

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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