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.
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
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), a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
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
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 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 lift
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 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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 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 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fat Badger on 18 Oct 2026 start from RM664, excluding 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
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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
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
6/10 Okay
David
14 Sept 2026
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lee
8 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fantastic - especially the friendly staff!
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.
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 .
Charming room; friendly staff and lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Richard
15 Apr 2026
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.
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.
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.