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3 star

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre

Brayford Enterprise Park, by Brayford Pool · Hotel

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A modern budget hotel opposite the university and Brayford Pool, with private parking and complimentary breakfast.

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About Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre sits on Brayford Enterprise Park, directly opposite the University of Lincoln's waterside campus and a short walk from the bars and restaurants around Brayford Pool. Lincoln Central railway station is around a ten-minute walk away, making the hotel a straightforward option for anyone arriving by train.

Rooms are simple and modern, in keeping with the Holiday Inn Express format, and rates include a complimentary hot breakfast each morning along with free wifi throughout the hotel. Private on-site parking is a useful advantage in a part of the city where public parking can fill quickly, particularly during university open days and graduation weekends.

The hotel suits visitors who want reliable, good-value accommodation within walking distance of the city centre attractions, without the period charm, but also without the price tag, of the historic hotels uphill around the castle and cathedral.

What guests say

Justin Howard

We stayed just for two nights, predominantly to visit the Cathedral and Castle. Room 208 checked in 26/05/2026 Staff could not do enough to make our stay any better. Freindly, courteous and professional but with a appearance of caring. The room was a standard double on 2nd floor and could not fault the room. Would have liked a fridge but that was just a wish on most places we stay. Whilst the hotel is slightly out of the way, there were very frequent buses to the city and a day ticket will get you just about anywhere, including up Steep Hill (thank god!!) We would definitely return and highly recommend the Holiday Inn express 👍

2 months ago · via Google

Matt SR

I haven't stayed in a holiday inn express for many years. My expectations were certainly exceeded with this hotel. The main comparison between other hotels whilst the cleanliness and the decoration of the room it was spotless. I absolutely love having how to hold where you can open a window and have fresh. The breakfast is really good and included with the price of the room. Parking was no issue and there is a parking payment machine opposite the lifts. Also the hotel has a microwave and plates, cutlery should you wish to heat your own food quite incredible! We were checked in by Robin who is genuinely caring attentive knowledgeable and genuine, a lot of front of how staff are sometimes quite robotic! The rooms are well equipped there's an iron iron ,board hair dryer. Also the one thing that this hotel chain stands out from the rest is that you have the traditional way of hanging sign on the door if you want to your room to be refreshed and towels. The one disappointing for me since covid is that so many hotel chains of adopted a no housekeeping policy on short stays. I have to say whenever I will be needing a hotel again I will be looking for a holiday inn express!

5 months ago · via Google

Ashton A

Great hotel Staff are super friendly. Especially young guy on reception on Sunday afternoon very chatty. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Location is good 10-15 min walk to the centre. Breakfast was basic but staff work so hard to keep it well stocked so can’t fault them. Really good value for money.

4 months ago · via Google

Chris Rose

The people working here made our stay here special - what a brilliant team…especially Craig, Lorna and Luke who couldn’t do enough to make us (& our dog) feel welcome. From the friendly check in where they provided a dog welcome pack to the greeting at the daily breakfast, we loved our stay. The only issue we experienced was the small bed and duvet, and the pillows weren’t very comfortable. Overall a great stay and would highly recommend to anyone staying in Lincoln, especially if you’re travelling with your dog!

2 months ago · via Google

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Guests consistently praise this hotel for its clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities, as well as its great breakfast featuring a wide selection of food and drinks. Reviewers also highlight the friendly and helpful staff and consider the hotel to offer good value for money.

Some reviews mention the parking can be expensive and confusing.

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At a glance

Address
Brayford Enterprise Park, Ruston Way, Lincoln, LN6 7DB Get directions
Property type
Hotel
Location
Brayford Enterprise Park, by Brayford Pool
Star rating
3 star
Guest score
8.2 / 10 (1,800 reviews)
Prices from
£89 per night
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Lincoln