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The Lincoln Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lincoln Cathedral

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Restaurant
Reception
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Eastgate, Lincoln, England, LN2 1PN
  • Place, Lincoln Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Christmas Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hull (HUY-Humberside)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Accessible

Standard Double Room, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, City View

Superior Double Room, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the area

Lincoln

Heart of Lincoln.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Lincoln Cathedral and a 5-minute walk from Lincoln Christmas Market. Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lincoln Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lincoln Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bishop Grosseteste University - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Lincoln - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Magna Carta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Strait and Narrow - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪White Hart Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Strugglers Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Prince of Wales - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Lincoln Hotel

3-star hotel near Lincoln Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 6 meeting rooms available. The Lincoln Hotel also features a fitness center, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Lincoln hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lincoln Hotel offers 70 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Lincoln hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

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

The Lincoln Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, housekeeping refreshed for a 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I asked for a room with a cathedral view. It was , but at the end which was covered in scaffolding! I booked a month ago, so surely, they would have had another room with REAL views of the cathedral. The TV in the room worked at first, then broke down. A female member of staff came to the room and tried all the obvious things like switching it on and off! (obviously, we had tried all this). A male member of staff came then went away to try something He came back and said that something had 'tripped' in the television and it was now fixed. I am afraid I did not sleep that night as I was so worried that the TV would catch fire. We had looked forward to a festive evening in the hotel bar, but no, the bar lounge was now the Christmas Day dining room. The bar was still open so we went into one of two other lounges. It would have been more festive in a churchyard! It was empty except for us, which is not surprising as there was no tv and no music playing. We saw nobody, so decided to wrap up well and go out to a local pub which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christine and Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the breakfast, but the evening meal on Christmas Eve was disappointing. Strange smell in corridors Room was looking a bit tired but was comfy enough. And very quiet in the garden view room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very ugly hotel from the front (I think it must have been an old 1970's office block). The entrance at the front is weirdly upstairs from the reception, which is downstairs at a separate entrance. Anyway, the staff were very lovely, very welcoming. The room was fine, clean enough but very tired (heavily scratched desk, old carpets etc.) and the mattress was very lumpy. But having travelled for 12 hours from the Middle East, I could have slept on stones. So I slept very well. The Wifi is good, the T is good, and the heating works well, so it was pretty comfortable. For a 3* its what you'd expect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyable stay from start to finish. Staff from reception to bar staff to breakfast staff very helpful and friendly! Room was very comfortable and the view was to die for!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Had four nights at the Lincoln Hotel in a family room whilst visiting friends and family in the area. The location of the hotel is excellent and the charge for use of the car park a very reasonable £7 a night. The room, though a little tired (particularly the bathroom fittings) was large and comfortable. Breakfast was served in a very pleasant room overlooking the cathedral and was excellent. Evening dining options were limited with seemingly no ‘bar snack’ options, though there are a plethora of restaurants in the area. When we were there, the lift was out of action but we had been forewarned and in truth it didn’t present a problem. Would certainly consider using the hotel again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great position opposite the Cathedral, the Hotel room was looking dated although comfortable. The breakfast was a buffet style and offered a good selection.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
The Shower water was Scolding Hot . Told reception and nothing was done about it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bath needed an update. Better lighting. Perfect location. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Doesn’t look as smart as the pictures. Needs a revamp as looks very tired. On the plus, the room was warm. No working lift which was a mare when climbing to the top floor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This independent hotel is brilliantly situated, with excellent rooms- both common and bedrooms. Staff invariably friendly. The place is spotlessly clean, and breakfasts are first class- indeed can easily be cooked to order.Car park capacious, particularly for the centre of the city. That said, we did find our bed unusually hard, as were the pillows. If some softer beds ARE available, it would be good to be able to opt for one! One other quibble:no electric shaver points in bathrooms, not even in the gents loo. And with the sole lift out of order, no offers to help carry cases upstairs...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was nice and clean with wonderful view of Lincoln cathedral. Staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay at the Lincoln Hotel, are room was spotless and the tea bags \ milk was regularly stocked up, which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very tired looking. We had to complain about the noise from a wedding disco which you could hear very clearly in our room. We had to ask to move as there was another function on the second night. They did move us to a deluxe room which was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Decent breakfast , continental breakfast with choice limited Cleanliness was great . All staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Exterior of the property could do with a refresh
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for Lincoln city centre. Hotel staff are welcoming and friendly. Car park was good and safe. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Nice restaurant area although it is best to book for busy times. The decor is a little out dated but they are currently undergoing refurbishment so will look good when finished. All in all a very pleasant hotel. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is looking quite jaded - flaking paint in the stairwells and rust on some window frames. The bathroom was outdated and we never got the shower to produce hot water, though the bath water was hot. It seems a bit penny pinching to charge £7 for car parking. Service was slow in the breakfast room, it appeared to possibly be understaffed. Our stay was okay, but for the price we paid I would have expected a step up in all areas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No breakfast taken
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall, average. Good things about the Lincoln Hotel: the location is great, right next to the Cathedral. All the staff are very good, friendly and helpful. Food was good. Decent size room, the room itself was clean and warm. Not good things: a lot! the rest of the hotel was cold. As others have said, the whole place is "tired", and needs renovation/overhaul. The corridors to the bedrooms smell of urine. Lift was out of order. Many other minor things. Just "ok" if just for one or two nights. But won't stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price of the stay was amazing - the location was brilliant (with a dramatic view of the cathedral). The staff were lovely and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean and facilities adequate. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025