When is the best time to go to Lincoln?

The best time to visit Lincoln is during the spring (April to May) or autumn (September to October) when the weather is pleasant and comfortable for exploring. During these seasons, you'll find the temperatures are mild, making it ideal for outdoor activities like visiting the Sunken Gardens or walking around the historic Haymarket District. Spring brings blooming flowers, and autumn offers lovely fall foliage, providing a picturesque backdrop for your trip. For those interested in sports, particularly American football, visiting in the autumn aligns with the college football season. The atmosphere in Lincoln on a game day is quite exciting, even if you're just experiencing the pre-game buzz around Memorial Stadium. However, accommodation can be more expensive and harder to find during these periods, so booking well in advance is advisable.

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10 Best Hotels in Lincoln, Iowa City for 2026

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A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.

1. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.6 km from Lincoln

Barbara

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.

2. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

3 km from Lincoln

Antonella

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

5.3 km from Lincoln

Deborah

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

4. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

5.5 km from Lincoln

Sonia Jean

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, featuring a sun motif. The building has a modern design with brick and stone accents, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

6 km from Lincoln

Rick

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

5.3 km from Lincoln

Ryan

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with blinds.

7. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

3.5 km from Lincoln

Cindy

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a glass-enclosed area with a view of the city.

8. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

4.6 km from Lincoln

Jose

CA $105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

9. Baymont by Wyndham Coralville

5 km from Lincoln

Arlene

CA $93 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

10. Heartland Inn

4.9 km from Lincoln

antoinette

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

3.4 km from Lincoln

Courtney

CA $212 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."

12. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown, 6.2 km from Lincoln

Kristina

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, and a well-lit entrance area.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.5 km from Lincoln

KIMBERLY

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

14. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

3 km from Lincoln

Kim Lynette

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern lobby with blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a stone backsplash.

15. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

4.2 km from Lincoln

Mikey

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.5 km from Lincoln

Tim

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and framed pictures on the wall.

17. Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

8.9 km from Lincoln

Josh

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a brown armchair, and a round coffee table. There is a fireplace, a reception desk, and a colorful striped rug.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.1 km from Lincoln

Tania

CA $203 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

19. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

5.4 km from Lincoln

Jin-Ah

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and a flat-screen TV.

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Coralville - Iowa City near Iowa River Landing

3.7 km from Lincoln

Sanjivi

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Where to stay in Lincoln

Find the best Lincoln areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Englert Theater and Stanley Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

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A large neoclassical building with a central dome and flagpole, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.

Mann

If you're spending some time in Mann, Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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A cityscape with a river, bridges, and modern buildings during sunset.

Weber

While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Frytown Conservation Area and Redbird Farms Wildlife Area.

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A river with a bridge, a historic building with a tower, and modern skyscrapers.

Twain

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Twain and surrounding area, you can visit Pleasant Valley Golf Course and The Englert Theater.

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University Heights

When in University Heights, you can plan a visit to Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Lincoln Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

8/10 Good

"Stayed one night while traveling"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

10/10 Excellent

"We were traveling through Iowa from Nebraska and stayed at this hotel. Unfortunately the front desk guy was a Hawkeyes fan. Also there was an Iowa sign hanging on the front desk. Although we were disappointed to be surrounded by people like this, the front desk guy was very friendly and we had a nice stay. Breakfast was good too. GBR!"

Hotels in Lincoln, Iowa City

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1. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

2. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

4. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

7. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

8. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

9. Baymont by Wyndham Coralville

10. Heartland Inn

11. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

12. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

14. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

15. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

16. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

17. Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

19. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Coralville - Iowa City near Iowa River Landing

Where to stay in Lincoln

Downtown

Mann

Weber

Twain

University Heights

Top Lincoln Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

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