What's it like in Downtown Lincoln?

Travelers love the Downtown Lincoln neighborhood for its array of dining options and bar scene. Be sure to check out Lied Center and Lincoln Children's Museum as part of your Downtown Lincoln travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Lincoln?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown is the highest ranked property in Downtown Lincoln. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other top choices in the neighborhood include The Kindler Hotel and Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown Lincoln?

If you're searching for places to stay in Lincoln, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 38 Downtown Lincoln hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Lincoln, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Downtown Lincoln.

What is there to do around this Lincoln neighborhood?

While you're in Downtown Lincoln, you can catch a show at Lied Center, Pinnacle Bank Arena, and Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Lincoln Children's Museum and Sheldon Museum of Art are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Lincoln include Great Plains Art Museum, Pershing Center, and Nebraska State Capitol. When you're sightseeing in Lincoln, University of Nebraska State Museum and Governor's Mansion are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Lincoln and the greater Lincoln area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Lincoln Station.

10 Best Hotels in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln for 2026

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Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln

Jana

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln

Kenneth

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Downtown Lincoln

Aaron

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln

Ashley

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Embassy Suites Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln

Ross

CA $207 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

The Kindler Hotel

Downtown Lincoln

Ardis

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Downtown Lincoln

Ulviyya

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln

Carissa

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 2 - Apr 3

Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

Downtown Lincoln

Christine

CA $103 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln

Tyler

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 31 - Apr 1

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

Downtown Lincoln

Charles R. Hogue,

CA $205 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 16 - Mar 17

Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

Downtown Lincoln

Ben

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Classic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View | Living room

Prairie Creek Inn

15.6 km from Downtown Lincoln

Kevin

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Staybridge Suites Lincoln Northeast by IHG

8.5 km from Downtown Lincoln

Mona

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Holiday Inn Express & Suites South - Lincoln by IHG

12.6 km from Downtown Lincoln

Rhonda

CA $143 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Americinn by Wyndham Lincoln South

12.5 km from Downtown Lincoln

Elizabeth

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lincoln Southeast

11.9 km from Downtown Lincoln

Judith

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Candlewood Suites Lincoln by IHG

8.3 km from Downtown Lincoln

Pamela

CA $146 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 17 - Mar 18

Annabell Gardens

6.4 km from Downtown Lincoln

Paul

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Americas Best Value Inn Lincoln

7.1 km from Downtown Lincoln

Brian

CA $97 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

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Where to stay in Downtown Lincoln

Find the best Downtown Lincoln areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Lincoln

Haymarket

Historic downtown Lincoln boasts the Haymarket District, where visitors can explore repurposed warehouses turned into retail shops and catch a game at Haymarket Park baseball stadium.

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Near South

While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.

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South Salt Creek

While South Salt Creek isn't home to many top sights, Nebraska State Capitol and Lincoln Children's Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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The West Virginia Capitol glows in the sun with the Abraham Lincoln statue in the foreground.

West Lincoln

Though West Lincoln might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park.

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Highlands

If you're spending some time in Highlands, Highlands Golf Course and Highland Village are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown Lincoln Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything fine at the Holiday Inn Downtown Lincoln, Ne EXCEPT - it is at a very busy intersection and traffic noise was awful til at least 3 am."

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was amazing! I have been to many drury inns everytime I travel and they never disappoint! Always a beautiful pool and hot tub scenery! The food is always great and fresh! I love that they have a little kick back you can go get some nachos popcorn and many other food items! "

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay in the downtown /haymarket area. Parking was no issue as we used the adjacent parking structure. It was safe to walk around the Haymarket at night and excellent restaurants were a block away. The room was comfortable. We would stay again"

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

8/10 Good

"Staff was great. Room was clean, but nothing exciting. Pool was kind of cold considering it's indoors. Restaurant was good, maybe a touch high priced. The only real bummer of the stay was that they advertise having an "arcade" at the hotel. It consisted of 3 games from the 80's in the lobby. They're free, so there's that, but not what anyone would call an arcade."

Hotels in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln

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Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Embassy Suites Lincoln

The Kindler Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

Prairie Creek Inn

Staybridge Suites Lincoln Northeast by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites South - Lincoln by IHG

Americinn by Wyndham Lincoln South

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lincoln Southeast

Candlewood Suites Lincoln by IHG

Annabell Gardens

Americas Best Value Inn Lincoln

Where to stay in Downtown Lincoln

Haymarket

Near South

South Salt Creek

West Lincoln

Highlands

Top Downtown Lincoln Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

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