Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern building with a large billboard and a sign reading "Lloyd Center."
A large building with a tall tower and a fountain in front.
A modern building interior with a central staircase, large circular ceiling decorations, and a visitor services desk.
A red train car labeled "Lincoln Station" with the number BN 10200 parked under a covered area.
A vintage steam locomotive with the number 710 and the inscription "C. B. & Q."

Stay near popular Downtown Lincoln attractions

Sheldon Museum of Art

8.6/10 (30 reviews)
Stroll through the marvelous sculpture garden and admire the contemporary and abstract art in this museum on the university campus.
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Our pick of the best Downtown Lincoln Hotel Deals

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

4 out of 5
920 Q Street Lincoln NE
The price is NZ$201 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$201
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Memorial Stadium and Pinnacle Bank ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (831 reviews)
"Great place and awesome staff!"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

3.5 out of 5
600 Q Street Lincoln NE
The price is NZ$216 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$216
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,087 reviews)
"Stayed here for the half marathon. Perfect spot, right at the finish line!!"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1033 O Street Lincoln NE
The price is NZ$194 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$194
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (280 reviews)
"Our room had pipes on the ceiling just over the bed that were clearly from the room above us. We had to hear the water gushing through the pipes every time someone used the bathroom from above. Never experienced anything like it."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4 out of 5
141 N 9th St Lincoln NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$239 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$239
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,102 reviews)
"We loved the Graduate, especially all of the decor! It was also very welcoming to all people. My only change would be to the bathroom. The bathroom lights in our room worked on a motion sensor. So, when we walked in at night all five lights went on at once! It was jarring!"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Embassy Suites Lincoln

Embassy Suites Lincoln

3.5 out of 5
1040 P St Lincoln NE
The price is NZ$239 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$239
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Still our favorite place to stay in Lincoln. Perfect for families and the omelet guy is a legend"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Embassy Suites Lincoln
The Kindler Hotel

The Kindler Hotel

4.5 out of 5
216 North 11th Street Lincoln NE
The price is NZ$360 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$360
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"The most personal thoughtful service I have ever had at a hotel. The place is beautifully decorated and perfectly maintained. Your car is ready when you need it, water is plentiful and the smiles abound. A nice walk to the capitol and to the university. Lincoln is a good place to visit if only to ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

The Kindler Hotel
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Our guide on 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.

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.

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.

A large neoclassical building with a prominent dome and a statue of Abraham Lincoln in front.

West Lincoln

West Lincoln might not have many top sights, but Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A large, historic building with a prominent tower and a flat facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

North Bottoms

While North Bottoms isn't home to many top sights, Bob Devaney Sports Center and Memorial Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide

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