Very good
Guests rate it highest for service, location and amenities.
8.41,344Reviews- Check-in from 4:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, at 2-4 High Petergate.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Luxurious En-suite Rooms: Individually decorated rooms with antique features, free WiFi, and flat-screen TV's. Enjoy complimentary toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities.
Award-Winning Dining: Delight in 2 AA Rosette award-winning food and traditional pub fare with a contemporary twist. Savor real ales from local breweries in a cozy atmosphere.
Convenient Location: Just a 2-minute walk from York Minster, with other attractions like the National Railway Museum and The Shambles nearby. Benefit from discounted parking for a stress-free stay.
Book your stay at The Fat Badger York Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western for an unforgettable experience!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Golf course
Rooms
8.4
Very good
Rated 8.4 out of 10 by 1,344 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.8
- Service9.3
- Location9.3
- Rooms7.8
- Amenities8.7
- Value7.3
- Food & drink8.3
Guests mention
Excellent locationFriendly staff
joanneUnited KingdomExceptional
Everything it was amazing 👏
Too many stairs
PaulUnited KingdomHotel close to centre of York and not far from train station.
Very good.
Our bedroom was a bit small and window was damaged and difficult to close because of decaying frame.
PeterUnited KingdomFine but could have been quieter.
Breakfast was fine.
The place is very dark and tired. Room 2 is small with a very narrow corridor to the bathroom. It all needs some TLC.
LewnesUnited KingdomAmazing staff...great location and great room and very good food 👌
EleanorUnited KingdomExcellent location. Nice staff. Traditional York features old world boutiyhitek but pricy for what it offered
I liked the position. Very central. I liked our room except for the street noise. I liked the staff. I liked the bed. Amazing. I liked the decor
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Did not like the noise from the street. I did not like the lack…
HelenUnited KingdomThe Fat Badger is great!!!
The thing people need to realise is this is a building that is over 200 years old. There are no lifts, yes there are flights of stairs you will need to climb and no there is no air conditioning. What there is, is a boat…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
2-4 High Petergate, York, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 4:00 PM until 10:30 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Fat Badger
What time is check-in and check-out at The Fat Badger?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Fat Badger allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is breakfast included at The Fat Badger?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does The Fat Badger have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book The Fat Badger?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Fat Badger?
2-4 High Petergate, York.
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