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title: "The Lighthorseman, York: 8.6/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "The Lighthorseman in York: rated 8.6 by guests, Inn. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side. Prices month by month inside."
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retrieved: 2026-11-01
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Inn
# The Lighthorseman

Fishergate, York, United Kingdom

8.6 ·  Very good 383 reviews ·  #45 #45 of 76 in York ·  6.8 Location score
## About The Lighthorseman

The Lighthorseman is an inn in Fishergate, York, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 383 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of York. The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 40 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 11

[Hotel prices in York by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-kingdom/york/prices/)

124 Fulford Road

## Live prices around The Lighthorseman

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## The Lighthorseman: nightly price by month

           

-   Cheapest month: December, about €64 a night on average
-   Most expensive month: November, about €79 a night on average
-   Lowest price we found: €64 for the night of 15 December

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[The Lighthorseman prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lighthorseman-york/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## How The Lighthorseman scores

Better rated than 36% of hotels in York

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **6.8**
-   Public transport **5.7**

York average

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **72**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **32**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **16**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">York Central station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">950 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">40 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">89 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">York</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Alligator Wholefoods</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">160 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">LloydsPharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">340 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Fishergate Postern Tower570 m
-   Kohima Museum650 m
-   War Memorial660 m
-   York Castle Museum690 m
-   York Museums & Gallery Trust750 m
-   Clifford's Tower800 m

## Weather in York

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## Lists this hotel is on

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### Compare

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## Questions about The Lighthorseman

### How do guests rate The Lighthorseman?

The Lighthorseman has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 383 reviews, which is better than 36% of rated hotels in York.

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

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at The Lighthorseman?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Lighthorseman from the airport?

The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 40 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Lighthorseman have?

The Lighthorseman has 10 rooms.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Lighthorseman?

Yes: Alligator Wholefoods, about 160 m away (3 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to The Lighthorseman?

LloydsPharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 340 m away (5 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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