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The Lincoln Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Lincoln Cathedral

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Exterior
Garden
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Fitness facility
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14 per person)
Travelers love The Lincoln Hotel's location near Lincoln Cathedral. They enjoy room WiFi, a cozy bar, dry cleaning services, a gym, and well-reviewed breakfast options.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Accessible | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, City View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Eastgate, Lincoln, England, LN2 1PN

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lincoln Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lincoln Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop Grosseteste University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Lincoln - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station - 17 min walk
  • Hull (HUY-Humberside) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magna Carta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prince of Wales - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wig and Mitre - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Hart Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Adam & Eve Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Lincoln Hotel

Hotel near Lincoln Cathedral
Located close to Lincoln Christmas Market and Lincoln Castle, The Lincoln Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a gym and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • 6 meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 71 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 7 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 20 2025 to December 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 7 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Lincoln Hotel Sure Hotel Collection Best Western
Lincoln Sure Collection Best Western
Lincoln Sure Collection
The Lincoln Hotel Hotel
The Lincoln Hotel Lincoln
The Lincoln Hotel Hotel Lincoln
The Lincoln Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lincoln Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lincoln Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 7 per night.

What time is check-in at The Lincoln Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lincoln Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lincoln Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Lincoln, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Christmas Market, and Lincoln Castle. Lincoln Museum and The Lawn are also within 15 minutes. Lincoln Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Lincoln Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 977 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 977 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 977 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 977 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 977 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good location' although some people might struggle with it being on top of a steep hill for walking into the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location. Excellent staff and service. An enjoyable stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room comfortable and clean - if a little dated. Quiet and good location for historic Lincoln.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Weekend in historic Lincoln

Great hotel in fabulous location, only minutes from everything ! Parking on site, nice room, nice staff and a fantastic breakfast. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
There were shops nearby, the Cathedral was just over the road and there was a bus stop right outside the hotel, so we were able to do quite a lot by bus. We weren't keen on the dinner menu, but the breakfast was very good. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. The room was ok, but, as with most hotels, there was only one chair so we had to take it in turns to sit comfortably and watch the TV in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position gor exploring the cathedral and castle. Good pubs and restaurants close by. Easy on site parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pravinkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room 129 was located remotely, very dull, paint peeling off the bathroom door and surround, shower not flexible and water draining off very slowly, and after the shower water leakage from under the tub onto the floor. Breakfast and staff were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Great location

Great place to stay in a central location. Parking is good,breakfast is great. Clean hotel area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely, and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location almost adjacent to the Cathedral and the old city. Older hotel, but well maintained. Wonderful views from bedroom window.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is in a convenient central position in Lincoln, and benefits from excellent parking at £7.50/day (I think per day, but could be per stay). Buffet breakfast was the highlight, well cooked, plenty of choice and with additional options of items like eggs Benedict cooked to order if wanted. Staff were helpful and pleasant. Downside for us was the heat of the bedroom - unfortunately we were there on a very hot weekend - the room was sweltering with no fan or aircon, leading to a very poor night’s sleep. Corridors to the rooms really need a refurb and had a strange smell. Otherwise a good stay - beds were comfortable with good quality linen (though pillows hard, as they so often are in hotels) and bathroom was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location right by the Cathedral, plenty of on-site parking (at a daily rate). We had a balcony overlooking the Cathedral, but had to ask for chairs to use on it. Paintwork in parts was a little tired and scuffed. No fridge in the room, only a kettle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel right by the cathedral. Comfortable room and a great breakfast. Easy to get to and the parking is handy. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lincoln Hotel was perfectly positioned for our 4 day break in Lincoln, directly opposite tge cathedral. Having an onsite car park was a also a key factor. We had a nice Sunday lunch in the hotel when we arrived on Sunday.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay at the Lincoln hotel. We went to see Sting at Lincoln Castle the Lincoln Hotel was a perfect choice as within walking distance of the venue. Not to mention the hotel overlooks the Cathedral and gives stunning views of it. We decided at the last minute to eat in the hotel the food was top rate but i felt a bit sorry for the one lady running the whole thing however it was a tuesday night so maybe usually on weekdays they are not so busy. Breakfast was excellent and a lot more staff evident and seeing to everyone's needs so maybe the hotel had compensated for the night before. A really lovely stay. We will definitely go again.
Stunning view of cathedral at night from our mini balcony
Not a bad view from our room this afternoon at The Lincoln Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is in a beautiful location opposite lincoln cathedral and a walk from all the attractions. The breakfast and evening meal was very good. Parking is also a bonus . Unfortunately the Hotel is in great need of a refurbishment ,the furnishings are very old worn and dirty the hall ways and curtains are in much need of a clean very dusty and smelly . The room its self was also old and worn stains on the chairs were not a pleasent sight .I was very disappointed . The staff were polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

1 night stay

The staff were very welcoming when we arrived and friendly during our short stay. We had a lovely view of the cathedral and it was a very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location right by the cathedral and castle. Not 5* but value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Excellent stay.

All good, very central location, welcoming helpful staff. Breakfast best we have had in a hotel for some time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food/staff very good but entire building needed redecorating, new carpets, curtains, furniture, felt like going back to the 70's. Room poor, no aircon, bathroom small and dated. Overall everthing shabby and disappointing, thought would be a lot better !! Think location is the only factor that keeps this hotel going. NEEDS LOTS OF INVSTMENT !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Aileen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was hoping for a 60s retro experience, but some major spending needs to be done to make this hotel more attractive - even just pictures in the rooms. I would return it to the car park at the front and a walled garden at teh back. The astro-turf is awful. Why not open the original reception instead of coming in the trades entrance? Missing a trick I felt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location, in need of a refurb

Great location, hotel is in need of a refurb. Perfectly fine for a night, and as was heavily discounted, worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

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

Perfect location

We always stay here when we visit Lincoln. The hotel is in a brilliant location, right opposite the cathedral and close to lots of lovely shops, cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Great hotel near the cathedral

Ideal location for exploring Lincoln and great view of the cathedral from the restaurant. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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