What's it like in Downtown Lincoln?

Travellers love the Downtown Lincoln neighbourhood for its array of dining options and bar scene. Make sure that you visit Lied Center and Sheldon Museum of Art as part of your Downtown Lincoln travel plans.

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

Based on our traveller data, Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay 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 good choices for your stay in the area include Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown and Graduate by Hilton Lincoln .

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Lincoln?

If you're searching for places to stay in Lincoln, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 35 Downtown Lincoln hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Downtown Lincoln.

What is there to do around this Lincoln neighbourhood?

While you're in Downtown Lincoln, you can catch a show at Lied Center, Pinnacle Bank Arena and Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Sheldon Museum of Art and Lincoln Children's Museum are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Lincoln include Great Plains Art Museum, Lied Center for Performing Arts 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.

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Our top choices for Downtown Lincoln hotels

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, a 'Pinnacle Bank' branch, and a modern architectural design.

1. Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Downtown Lincoln

Walker

HK$1,040 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

2. Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln

Randy

HK$875 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple dining areas, a central seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

3. Embassy Suites Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln

Justin

HK$1,075 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Downtown Lincoln

gloria

HK$903 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A Courtyard hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a modern architectural design.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln

Lucille

HK$1,116 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire feature, and a view of the city.

6. Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln

Marc

HK$1,113 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A grand lobby with a curved staircase, a grand piano, and a patterned carpet.

7. The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

Downtown Lincoln

Amy

HK$1,094 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A large, multi-story building with a stone facade and multiple windows.

8. Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln

Daniel

HK$845 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern interior with a dining area, sofas, and a large chandelier.

9. The Kindler Hotel

Downtown Lincoln

Christa

HK$1,565 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A hotel pool area with a pool lift, seating area, and pool regulations sign.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

Downtown Lincoln

Rusty and Misty

HK$922 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling.

11. Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln

Courtney

HK$1,039 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A TownHouse hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped garden area with various plants and flowers.

12. Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

Downtown Lincoln

Adrian

HK$574 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern building with large windows and a fire pit in the center surrounded by outdoor seating.

13. The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2.4 km from Downtown Lincoln

Caidon

HK$1,012 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

14. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport

Highlands, 4.4 km from Downtown Lincoln

Warren

HK$807 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a clear sky.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport

Highlands, 4.5 km from Downtown Lincoln

Roy

HK$795 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Airport by IHG

Highlands, 4.6 km from Downtown Lincoln

Susan

HK$921 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A modern lounge area with seating options including sofas, ottomans, and hanging chairs, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

17. Tru By Hilton Lincoln East

4.3 km from Downtown Lincoln

Tawakalitu

HK$845 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A Best Western Plus hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and multiple windows.

18. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

7.4 km from Downtown Lincoln

Devin

HK$778 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A MainStay Suites hotel with a modern entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Lincoln University Area

6.1 km from Downtown Lincoln

Frankie

HK$752 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A reception area with a large mural of a building, two reception desks, a clock, and a bulletin board.

20. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lincoln, Nebraska

4.9 km from Downtown Lincoln

Ron

HK$581 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare top hotels in Downtown Lincoln

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket 3.5 star property Downtown Lincoln View	Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown 4.0 star property Downtown Lincoln View	Embassy Suites Lincoln 3.5 star property Downtown Lincoln View	Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG 2.5 star property Downtown Lincoln View	Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown 3.0 star property Downtown Lincoln View
9.2 Wonderful 1,077 reviews	9.8 Exceptional 795 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 997 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 728 reviews
The price is HK$894 HK$1,040 total includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov	The price is HK$753 HK$875 total includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov	The price is HK$925 HK$1,075 total includes taxes & fees 29 Nov - 30 Nov	The price is HK$777 HK$903 total includes taxes & fees 29 Nov - 30 Nov	The price is HK$960 HK$1,116 total includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov
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Where to stay in Downtown Lincoln

Find the best Downtown Lincoln areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A brick building with the sign "Lincoln Station".

Haymarket

Though Haymarket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pinnacle Bank Arena and Lied Center.

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A cityscape with a prominent tower and surrounding buildings.

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 there might not be top attractions in South Salt Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nebraska State Capitol and Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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