Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
The Lighthorseman offers 8 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Lighthorseman. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from York Barbican. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Free self-parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Breakfast is offered for a fee
Amenities include multilingual staff
Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the central location
13 minutes by foot from Shambles and a 3-minute drive from York Minster
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.
The Lighthorseman has a restaurant on site.
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: 3:00 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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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The Lighthorseman Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 1005 reviews
10 - Excellent
426
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1005 reviews
8 - Good
376
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1005 reviews
6 - Okay
130
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1005 reviews
4 - Poor
46
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1005 reviews
2 - Terrible
27
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
Nazario
22 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very adequate for a night or two's stay in York. Good size room with connecting bathroom.. All the facilities you need. Close to the riverwalk into York, which takes around 20 minutes to city and 30 to train station. Everything works well including hot shower. Above pub's snooker room, but I didn't find noisy. Nor road noise. Bed comfortable. Simple but well-served breakfast. No fuss check-in. Very good value.
WE TOTALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY AT THE LIGHTHORSEMAN - HAD A LOVELY QUITE ROOM WITH LOVELY REFURBISHED LARGE BATHROOM WHICH WAS SUPER CLEAN BED COMFORTABLE - HAD ONE BREAKFAST FIRST MORNING WAS LOVELY -IN WALKING DISTANCE OF CENTRE OF YORK, BUT ALSO ON A BUS ROUTE WHICH WE USED A LOT COS MY HUSBAND WAS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY & CANCER TREATMENT, SO DIDNT WANT TO DO A LOT OF WALKING , IT WAS PERFECT FOR THE BUS & ONLY £2.00 INTO TOWN EACH - IT WAS A LOVELY STAY & WOULD CERTAINLY RETURN. THANK YOU TO ALL THE STAFF, BARMAIDS WERE LOVELY & OWNER DAN SUPER FRIENDLY CHEERS XXXXXXX
Friendly & efficient check in. Room was quiet despite being over a pub. Spacious room, very clean. Walkable distance to town. Would definitely recommend.
We didn't eat as we had commitments but the beds were comfortable with duvets that should be warm in winter.
David
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Gary
17 Aug 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Gary
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Mark
Business traveller
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a budget hotel so bear this in mind. The property is not modern which is not an issue but does need to be cleaner. The staff member was very polite and check in was quick. The parking was good and the location only about 10 mins walk into centre. Did not eat here so can’t comment on that.
We stayed for two nights in August. The room was basic but comfortable and clean and well worth the price. The bed was comfortable and we got a good night’s sleep. The bar is well priced with a good selection of alcoholic drinks and the hotel is only a short walk from the main attractions in York . Would definitely stay again
Lovely 3 night stay, we had double room with en suit which was a good size room, room was clean and comfortable and we slept well the bathroom was a little tired looking and could do with a freshen up
We only ate breakfast one morning which was nice cooked breakfast and cereal and fruit on offer
Plenty of parking spaces which are free
Perfect location only 10/15min walk along the river into the city, if you walk along the main road there’s several bars and restaurants along rout we found a lovely Chinese restaurant Shi Shang great value and big portions
Overall a lovely trip with so much to do
Louise
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Gavin
29 Jul 2025
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Perfect location for our one night stay, short walk through the city walls to the centre. The room ticked all the boxes and the staff were friendly and professional, would definitely stay again.
This hotel was great, the host dan was very friendly and accomodating, we were shown our room and given a booklet on thing's to do locally which was nice, the room was clean and all staff were lovley, breakfast was amazing aswell. It was close enough to walk into york aswell which was great
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.
Really enjoyed this hotel as a base for visiting York, rooms are above a bar but no problem with noise, all a little dated but clean with a comfy bed 10 min walk along the river to York centre, would use again if visiting York.