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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near York Minster

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Bar (on property)
Apartment, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen
Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)
Apartment, Private Bathroom | Lounge
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £58
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Apartment, Private Bathroom

Apartment, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • York City Walls - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • York Minster - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

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 York City Walls
Near Shambles and York Minster, The Lighthorseman provides an arcade/games 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), multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location and helpful staff

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Lighthorseman?

Self-parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lighthorseman?

As of 13 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lighthorseman on 28 May 2025 start from £57.86, 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.

What time is check-in at The Lighthorseman?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lighthorseman?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lighthorseman located?

Located in Fishergate, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of York Barbican, York City Walls and Shambles. York Minster and York Racecourse are also within 1 mile (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. 404 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

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

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

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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating. Close to the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little pub. Reminded me of the Winchester on Shaun of the dead😂 room was spot on although on a bit of noisy road, didn’t bother me to much.. had a great crack with the lassy behind the bar.. slept well probs cause I was half soaked.. would return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Great place to stay with everything you need

Everything you need, good location, was comfortable, we got a nice welcome and showed around, was a really good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, friendly staff, lovely food and ideal location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property to stay, very clean and staff were very nice and helpful. Ideal location to walk around York. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a lovely clean accomodation. Comfortable and very welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance of the city and free parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dan and the team were great. Lovely pub stay, room was neat and clean - lots of tea and coffee. Right price, right location and free parking. Super…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Really lovely stay, no complaints and was excellent for the price. Would stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Basic, but perfectly good for a short stay. Convenient for the centre. Nice pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to all of the historic York sites
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for an overnight stay while attending The Barbican. Car parking available too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy booking will go there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

2 Day Stay in York

We enjoyed our stay here. Historic old pub within easy walking distance of the city centre. Spacious room and bathroom. Comfy bed. Clean and tidy. Friendly staff. Great value for money. Would definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly, breakfasts excellent. Good atmosphere in the bar. Room needed a good dusting round the ceiling as cobwebs were hanging down.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024