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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
Guests start their day with a complimentary breakfast buffet before stepping out to explore the numerous attractions within walking distance of this central hotel.

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board - Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG (Lincoln)
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre, in the heart of Lincoln City, offers a free breakfast buffet and modern comforts. The on-site restaurant serves favorite dishes, and the bar is perfect for unwinding. Enjoy in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and help from multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Lincoln, Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG is in the city center and near a train station. Lincoln Museum and Museum of Lincolnshire Life are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hykeham Village Green and Lincolnshire Showground. Village Green and Lincoln Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Lincoln travel guide
Map
Brayford Enterprise Park Ruston Way, Lincoln, England, LN6 7DB

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Cathedral
    Lincoln Cathedral
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lincoln Castle
    Lincoln Castle
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Lincoln
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • LNER Stadium
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lincoln Christmas Market
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station
    11 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA)
    93 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Coffee Depot
    8 min walk
  • The Ritz - JD Wetherspoon
    9 min walk
  • The Square Sail (Wetherspoon)
    11 min walk
  • Nando's
    11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

Hotel in the city center
A free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and bicycle parking
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • A water dispenser, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 118 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • HDTVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in FuturePlus, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 11 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (35 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 11 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 11 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Lincoln, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Lincoln, LNER Stadium, and Lincoln Museum. Usher Gallery and Lincoln Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lincoln Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and extremely helpful. The room was nice and the location great. It is nice to be close to Morrisons grocery store as you can pick up whatever you need there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Alix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, service was kind and friendly, buffet breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay, Clean, friendly staff and Breakfast was very good. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Allen

Breakfast had a variety of dishes. Central position in town. Staff helpful. Downside hair in shower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Sophie

Lovely staff and well situated hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless. Front of house staff were brilliant
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and facilities excellent and staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, helpful staff. Clean room, excellant breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet room and good breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff from reception through to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

Great parking facilities, room clean and spacious. Staff very friendly. Great breakfast, which is included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Staff were very attentive and everywhere very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect, no complaints, spotless room pleasant staff and a great breakfast. Only a ten minute walk to the centre. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location. Safe parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room great, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy hotel and a great price i managed via expedia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful and professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room .staff very friendly. Breakfast did the job
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable room, loved the option to have feather pillows. Friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything with the property was fantastic. The breakfast was amazing - with great choice for everyone. Staff so helpful and kind. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025