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The Lincoln Hotel

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

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14 per person)
Garden
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, City View

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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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

  • ‪Morning Star - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Strugglers Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Magna Carta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Strait and Narrow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪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 wedding services
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • 6 meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • 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

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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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The Lincoln Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 894 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very good and friendly. Breakfast excellent. Rooms are dated but they are working on that as a private hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting looking out to Lincoln cathedral
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed many times at this hotel and love the area. The Hotel is at the top of the hill just out side the cathedral and has a nice seating area outside. The staff are very friendly and the breakfast is delicious. The decor in the is slightly dated but overall a very comfortable Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Olivia

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

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

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent position, the Hotel is a little tired looking although the room was comfortable. Staff were welcoming and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine, close to shops and amenities. Enjoyed our stay very much Thank you Brenda and Brian
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nosey room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Great Hotel

Easy check-in, good parking facilities, nice room with view of cathedral, friendly staff & nice breakfast. Was only a quick overnight stay, but met all our requirements and would use again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location just behind the Cathedral. Good size room, choice of pillows! Clean modern bathroom. Great self service breakfast choice with hot food hot & warm plates!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In a beautiful area. Funny smell in the corridor. Room was very hot but heat was adjusted after telling front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Huw

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Run down room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rick

Liked: Staff & service
Staff and service were excellent. Lovely food great breakfast. This hotel has the makings of a great hotel, sadly it could do with refurbishment of the rooms and bar area. I would stay again if rooms updated. Fabulous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to the Cathedral and dining options in the Bail. It was easy to find and en route for where I needed to be on the following day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, with efficient staff. Especially enjoyed excellent food value breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Michael

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

Great stay

We had a great stay room had great views and nice food. The staff made us welcome and looked after us well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, awesome location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Very close to the centre of Lincoln for shopping and public transport. Car park at hotel. Hotel staff pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024