Best places to stay in Lincoln
Home to 2000 years of history and important historical documents including the Magna Carta and the Charter of the Forest, Lincoln is a historic city with a contemporary edge. The Steep Hill connects the ‘uphill’ Lincoln and its historic town centre with the ‘downhill’ Lincoln and its waterfront area. The city offers a wide range of accommodation options, including luxury hotels, quaint bed and breakfasts, and homely inns.
Cathedral Quarter
Cathedral Quarter, located on top of Steep Hill, is Lincoln’s town centre, complete with a castle, a cathedral, and cobblestone streets full of quirky, independent shops, and cosy tea rooms. Within a short walk from the Lincoln Castle and gothic Lincoln Cathedral, you have The Rest, a chic bed and breakfast accommodation located on Steep Hill. Consider The Castle Hotel, a boutique hotel on Westgate, a prime location opposite Lincoln Castle. Or stay at the White Hart Hotel, a traditional city centre inn dating back to the 14th century, and located just a 3-minute walk from the Lincoln Cathedral.
South Park / South Common
To the south of the city centre, you have the South Common area, a residential neighbourhood which features a popular grass park with a large playground, ponds, shrubs and wildlife. Fairs and events are regularly held at the park. You can enjoy a comfortable stay at The Tennyson, located in a white-washed building on South Park Avenue, or opt for the South Park Guest House with simple, airy rooms in a Victorian building overlooking the River Witham.
Brayford Waterfront
The oldest inland harbour in England, Brayford Waterfront, southwest of Lincoln City Centre, has transformed into a vibrant neighbourhood with a wide range of dining, shopping and entertainment. Enjoy water views and modern, comfortable rooms at the upscale property of Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Lincoln. You can also look at waterfront lodging in the red-brick building of Holiday Inn Lincoln hotel featuring stylish rooms with modern amenities. A 5-minute walk from the waterfront, you can also opt for The Admiral, a small, privately-run guest house offering clean rooms and a full English breakfast.
Cheap hotels in Lincoln
You’ll find a wide choice of cheap accommodation, particularly around the Cathedral Quarter in Lincoln. Enjoy simple, city centre lodging with homely rooms in a detached house at The Poplars Bed and Breakfast on Beaumont Fee. Enjoy the relaxed campus B&B accommodation of Longdales House Bed & Breakfast, located on the edge of the renowned Bishop Grosseteste University campus, just a 10-minute walk from the city centre. You can also consider the Queen in the West B&B located in a traditional 19th-century stone house pub, just a short walk to the Brayford Waterfront.