Café 42 Bed & Breakfast is a great choice for a stay in Lincoln. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and English breakfast daily between 7 AM and 1:00 PM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 7 AM–1:00 PM
Restaurant
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Limited housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Café 42 Bed & Breakfast Lincoln
Café 42 & Breakfast Lincoln
Cafe 42 & Breakfast Lincoln
Café 42 Bed & Breakfast Lincoln
Café 42 Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Café 42 Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Lincoln
Frequently asked questions
Does Café 42 Bed & Breakfast offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Café 42 Bed & Breakfast does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Café 42 Bed & Breakfast?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Café 42 Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Café 42 Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Café 42 Bed & Breakfast and nearby?
Café 42 Bed & Breakfast has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Café 42 Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Café 42 Bed & Breakfast like?
Café 42 Bed & Breakfast is a short 7-minute walk from Lincoln Museum and 9 minutes' walk from Lincoln Cathedral.
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Sep 15, 2018
Lincoln B&B
I booked this room for my three sons (all in their 20's) for a University of Lincoln Graduation. The room was very clean and comfortable and what I expected for the very reasonable price that was charged which also included breakfast. The bed linen and towels were nice and fresh. The shower room was shared between several rooms but was always available when my sons went to use it. The owner is very friendly and helpful and allowed me to pay on checkout which is rare nowadays.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2018
Very helpful and friendly proprietor, excellent breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 29, 2018
Ok but expensive for what it is
Clean but a bit rough. Shower was cold at first then on 2nd attempt managed a lukewarm shower. Nice owner and lovely breakfast. Rough around the edges, expected more for the money. Beds very uncomfortable and hard. Could have had a bit more luxury for the same rate. Tv service very limited
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2018
Really good B & B close to the centre
Neil
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 3, 2018
The good:
- Hosts were very friendly
- 'You get what you pay for'
- Working WiFi
- Comfortable bed
- Coffee/biscuits provided
- Electric heating worked well
- Nice wee coffee/smoking garden thing in the back.
- Room seemed clean enough
- Good central location, right next to convenience store too
The bad:
- Room had no soundproofing whatsoever. Can hear every last word the room next to you (and outside in the hallway and upstairs/downstairs) said. And the single room is right next to a triple room so that's 3 voices you can hear. Arrived at the room and could hear people partying and Drake's latest single. Good luck trying to sleep past 8am, no chance.
- Shared bathroom. I guess this is in the 'you get what you paid for' though. Didn't know this until it was too late. At least there's a second toilet downstairs.
- Lack of plug sockets. Only two in the room and they're far away from the bed.
- Room was very dim and not really decorated. Alright to get some kip.
All in all, alright but not really what I expected. Will probably pay the extra for Premier Inn next time.
Ben
Ben, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 28, 2018
Spot on for the working person passing through. Nothing fancy, straight to point. Decent, easy people to talk to who own it and the breakfast was spot on. Id stay there again.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 17, 2018
Nice friendly B&B. Good value for money, close to the hospital.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2018
Cheap, clean and comfortable.
The staff were very helpful and the cooked breakfast was lovely. My room was comfy and very clean.
The headboard on my bed seemed to be broken but it wasn't that much of a problem. No other faults. I'd definitely recommend if looking for a cheap place to stay with a tasty breakfast.
Francesca
Francesca, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2018
Nice hotel in city centre
Ian was a very welcoming host. Lovely comfortable bed in a quiet room. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Would definitely return.
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2018
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2018
Great B&B
Great B&B - only a short walk into Lincoln centre. The owner is friendly, room was clean and beds were comfortable and the shared bathroom was clean. Breakfast was great.
Very honest staff as well, my daughter left her phone behind and the owner called me to let me know and has posted it on to me.
Highly Recommend this B&B
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 24, 2018
Recent stay
Terrible experience, stated I was ceoliac which the cook didn't know what it was so had to explain what it was, was given a key that didn't work so was made to stand out in the cold for ages waiting to be allowed into property and was told cook would be down in the cafe for 7 so I could eat and leave for half 7 by 20 past 7 no one was to be seen so didn't get my breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 12, 2017
Nice bed and breakfast close to Lincoln centre.
Ian the owner was very friendly and welcoming. He cooks up a good breakfast. It is situated right next to the Dean sports centre for gym and leisure facilities and a short 5 minwalk to city centre.