Budget pick · Lincoln

Damon’s Hotel

By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.

Damon’s Hotel, Lincoln
Guest score 8.4/10 · 3,692 reviews★★★★€72 per night (reference)997 Doddington Road, Lincolnchosen from 8 hotels compared

Worth booking if you are driving, want free parking and a spotless room, and do not need to walk to Lincoln's castle or cathedral. If you plan to explore the historic centre on foot or you sleep lightly, the distance and the noise complaints make our other picks worth the extra money.

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Who it suits and who should skip it

Road trippers and anyone arriving by car are the clear audience. Guests describe a short drive to the city centre with easy access from main roads, and free parking is listed.

Travellers who care about cleanliness will also be pleased. Guests call the hotel spotless, tidy and well maintained throughout, and the overall score is 8.4 out of 10 from 3,692 reviews.

Skip it if you are a light sleeper or travelling without a car. Guests say traffic noise comes through the windows and thin walls let in sounds from neighbours, and the old town is well over an hour away on foot.

Location and getting around

The address is 997 Doddington Road, Lincoln, away from the historic centre. Guests still rate the location 8.6 out of 10, mostly for road access.

Lincoln Castle is about 5.9 km away, roughly 74 minutes on foot, and Lincoln Cathedral about 6.1 km, around 76 minutes. Both are far, so you will need a car, public transport or a taxi.

Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.

What guests say

Cleanliness gets the most consistent praise: spotless, tidy and well maintained.

The location splits along the car question. Drivers like the quick run into the centre and the easy access from main roads.

Soundproofing is the main weak point. Guests mention traffic noise through the windows and thin walls between rooms.

Price and what you get against our other Lincoln picks

The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €71.86 per night, about €144 for the two nights. That is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.

That was 36% below the sample median of €111.79. Our Best Value pick, Tower Hotel, was €151.54 a night with a 9.0 score. Our Luxury pick, The White Hart Hotel Lincoln, was €150.13 with an 8.7 score.

So both alternatives cost roughly double. Here you save about €78 a night and get free parking, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk, in exchange for an out-of-centre location and thinner walls.

Why it made our top 3

We compared 8 eligible hotels in Lincoln. On review score this one shared fifth place.

It takes our Budget slot because €71.86 a night was the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale pick was set aside. Few hotels in our sample come close to that price.

Before you book

Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data, so check whether it is offered and what it costs.

Given the noise comments, ask for a room away from the road. If you do not have a car, work out taxi costs to the centre before you compare prices.

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Questions travellers ask

Can I walk from Damon’s Hotel to Lincoln Cathedral?

Not realistically. It is about 6.1 km away, around 76 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate, so drive or take a taxi.

How much does Damon’s Hotel cost per night?

The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €71.86 per night. Check today's price for your dates.

Does Damon’s Hotel have free parking?

Free parking is listed among the facilities. Confirm availability when you book.

Is Damon’s Hotel noisy?

Some guests report traffic noise through the windows and thin walls. Ask for a room away from the road if you sleep lightly.

Does Damon’s Hotel serve breakfast?

Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. A restaurant is listed, so ask the hotel about breakfast and its price.

Our other two picks in Lincoln