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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Shambles

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Relax in a serene outdoor space with a stone-paved patio, comfortable seating, and lush greenery.
Classic building with symmetrical windows and decorative moldings, home to THEATRES.
Cozy retreat with a four-poster bed, nightstand, and wardrobe, plus a TV and large window with curtains.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, where a selection of beverages is available.
Staircase with patterned wallpaper and a framed picture above, featuring a lamp and a potted plant.
In the heart of Fishergate, The Lighthorseman offers a warm welcome with an arcade/game room, a cozy bar, and a restaurant. Connect to WiFi and enjoy top-rated breakfast options as well as free self parking - all within walking distance of Jorvik Viking Centre and York City Walls. Guests rave about the central location and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Arcade/game room
  • Multilingual staff
$72 nightly
The total price is $86
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Classic hotel room with a large bed, smaller bed, and a nightstand with a lamp. A television is mounted above a fireplace, and a window with curtains offers a view.

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Enjoy a restful stay in this cozy hotel room featuring a large bed, bedside table, and window with a view.

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfortable room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic four-poster bed with a floral-patterned bedspread and two pillows, accompanied by a nightstand, lamp, and wooden wardrobe.

Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, television, and window with curtains.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cozy retreat with a wooden bed, dresser, and rocking chair, set against a rustic ceiling with exposed beams.

Apartment, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Stovetop
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • York Minster - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • York Racecourse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 53 min drive
  • Ulleskelf Station - 18 min drive
  • York Station - 22 min walk
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 22 min walk

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

At The Lighthorseman, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Shambles and York Minster. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, University of York and York Racecourse are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Lighthorseman offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lighthorseman does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is parking offered on site at The Lighthorseman?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lighthorseman?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Lighthorseman and nearby?

The Lighthorseman has an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lighthorseman?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Lighthorseman like?

The Lighthorseman is a short 13-minute walk from Shambles and 17 minutes' walk from University of York. Our travelers say the local area is very central.

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The Lighthorseman Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Pub
Bed
Shower
Towns
Walking
Value

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, lovely, and one of the best full English breakfasts ever had. (42 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and highly valued amenity for guests. (19 reviews)
  • Meals were excellent and available, with breakfast and evening options highly praised. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A lovely beautiful pub hotel, cozy, comfortable, pleasantly friendly.
JOELLE, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location and service
XIAOYANG, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location, good food, bed wasn’t the most comfortable
Vicky, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Old world pub easy access to centre of city,very noisy in room at the front of building, doors banging late on in evening .nice little beer garden and good free parking.
Les, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quick and convenient to downtown location. Easy check-in and nice room.
Debra, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely staff, good location and well priced.
Richard, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

the shower was nice and it is very near the city centre
Jane-Anne, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice friendly staff, good location. Breakfast was as I would make it, eggs over cooked. Decor could do with a refresh, but all in all stay was pleasant and welcoming
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay, great character, staff wonderful and fiddly very good, really enjoyed our weekend
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This apartment was spacious and quiet. Clean, well-appointed bathroom and kitchen with lovely views and a short walk to the beautiful river path. I would go out of my way to stay here again!
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely pub with decent rooms. Short walk to all the main attractions in York. Free parking on site. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Karl, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location

An absolutely lovely stay, friendly staff, clean and spacious room. Perfect location for a stroll along the river into the town centre. Would definitely stay again.
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable bed, plenty of room to move about. The staff were very welcoming and receptive.
Fiona, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Cute place in York

Large space for family and the staff were kind and informative!
Christen, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Friendly traditional Inn, good full English breakfast. Great location to walk into the City along the river, free parking also a bonus. Rooms are comfortable but the age of the building perhaps explains why the bathrooms and showers are dated. Enjoyed my second stay there and outside of building has been freshly painted.
Warren, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely spacious room with 4 postèr bed that was so comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful.
Jo, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Pleasant Easter Break.

Room was small, beds were comfortable. Close to city centre.
Phillip, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

It's basic accommodation. Very dated throughout, needs a lick of paint and new carpets.. Bathroom was quite good however and very clean. Bedsheets and towels had some stains. If you have a room facing the road, take earplugs or your sleep will be interrupted frequently. Overall for the price I was happy. I just needed a place to put my head for the night. Would not recommend for a long stay however.
Gavin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great staff and location hotel a bit tired but great value for money
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very friendly staff Lovely bar Good location.
Gareth, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good for a pub with rooms.

Very handy for York centre. Good atmosphere in bar. Basic but happy to use again.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Night away

Great location Friendly staff Room clean bed comfortable would visit again
Tina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Had a lovely stay friendly staff and the food was excellent
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Lovely place, breakfast was stunning & staff were vety welcoming, would definitely recomend
Sarah, 1-night trip