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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Shambles

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

Explore the area

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124 Fulford Road, York, England, YO10 4BE
  • Place, York Barbican
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of York
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Apartment, Private Bathroom

Apartment, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

York

At The Lighthorseman you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Shambles and University of York. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and multilingual staff. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Fishergate inn, attractions include York Minster and York Racecourse.
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What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York City Walls - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of York - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 9 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rook & Gaskill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Edinburgh Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pig and Pastry - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Lighthorseman

Inn with free parking, near Shambles
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/games room and multilingual staff are also featured at The Lighthorseman. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star York inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Games room or arcade
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lighthorseman offers 10 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Lighthorseman?

Yep, The Lighthorseman has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lighthorseman?

As of 9 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lighthorseman on 29 Jan 2026 start from NZ$116.56, 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.

Is The Lighthorseman family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Lighthorseman is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lighthorseman?

No, The Lighthorseman does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lighthorseman?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lighthorseman?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Lighthorseman Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trevor

Good location for a break in York

Our one night stay was very good value for money and the cooked breakfast superb.Very friendly host.Not too far to walk into the city centre along the riverside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room was very clean and the employees were nice. Breakfast and food served in the pub was average. It's a manageable walk to the centre. It was a little loud and cramped, but this was to be expected booking a small room in a pub. The bathroom could use an update, also, to be expected in an older building. I knocked off points because we said we didn't want housekeeping, but they entered our room anyway. This is a boundary that should be respected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Mediocre

Clean enough.. food was of a good standard but a very dated hotel could do with freshening up furniture and fittings
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

A good choice

A nice walk into town by the river was a highlight. Excellent hotel service and breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel good but no food service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place. Big room. Lovely bathroom And comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great weekend stay at The Lighthorseman, spotlessly clean room and bathroom, landlord and staff most welcoming, huge breakfast! Decent selection of food on menu. Walkable distance to the city centre but there is a bus stop about 5 minutes away and taxis are plentiful. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ups: centered, convenient, free parking, quiet, Victorian style, walking distance from the shambles and major attractions and some other things. The cons: open until 3 pm, some weird noises from the walls, thin walls and you can hear your neighbors, the teapot was dirty. The Ibar it’s open until 11. but at the end it’s a really nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely friendly staff and a clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little find, very friendly staff. We opted for breakfast at an extra cost, glad we did, it was delicious and set us up for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

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

Very disapointing

Manager was rude and insulting Room was fifthy, smelt foul, small, door lock broken, left feeling unsafe and shocked Pub is dirty, outdated with dirty tacky carpets. Very over priced Avoid A Positive point was the young male on reception, Finn who was helpful and a polite youngman
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A steady walk into york, parking spaces at the back of pub, staff very friendly and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sally

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very dirty and rundown establishment

The cleanliness of this establishment was absolutely disgusting, dust all over the four poster bed frame, the bathroom blind was absolutely filthy and there were used earplugs and a plaster underneath the bedside table. The furniture was covered in stains and we were unable to use the shower properly as it was very loosely attached to the wall. Also upon arriving we were greeted by a young lad who was basically running the place alone and wasn't very professional or at all concerned with making sure we were happy. The only positive thing I could say about this establishment is, the location isn't bad. If you want a clean and comfortable stay in York, avoid this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Lighthorseman is a good location to be able to park the car and walk into York for sightseeing. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal base for a visit to York, half a mile away. Staff really helpful. Easy access from motorway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Zoleka

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Still good!

I have stayed here before; and since I was still favorably impressed, I will again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

A great place to stay!

Staff were very helpful friendly and efficient. Very clean room, comfortable bed. Close to the main attractions, the shambles, York Minster, York Dungeon etc. Plenty of restaurants and bars close by. All in all, a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Adequate

It was fine clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Racing in York

Very well located and a very friendly team. Breakfast was first class.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in York. Can't fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conner

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025