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

8.6/5 (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$226 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$226
16 July - 17 July
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (329 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4 out of 5
141 N 9th St Lincoln NE
The price is NZ$263 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$263
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,142 reviews)
"Very warm, nostalgic atmosphere in an excellent location of Haymarket square close to UN campus and in the heart of downtown Lincoln. Comfortable, clean, ice-water and other needs always available in lobby as well."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

3.5 out of 5
333 S 13th St Lincoln NE
The price is NZ$286 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$286
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I was disappointed with several aspects of my recent stay at this Marriott property, although there were a few positives as well. I specifically reserved a king room, but upon arrival, I was given a double room instead. That was frustrating, especially since I booked in advance. One of the main reasons ..."

Reviewed on 18 June 2026

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Embassy Suites Lincoln

Embassy Suites Lincoln

3.5 out of 5
1040 P St Lincoln NE
The price is NZ$303 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$303
5 July - 6 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Presidential Suite is amazing, well worth the cost when hosting gatherings"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Embassy Suites Lincoln
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

3.5 out of 5
600 Q Street Lincoln NE
The price is NZ$286 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$286
28 June - 29 June
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 ...
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
905 O Street Lincoln NE
The price is NZ$198 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$198
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (900 reviews)
"Check-in was super easy and the onsite parking was very convenient"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG
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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 Lincoln Children's Museum.

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 Lincoln Children's Museum.

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.

Highlands

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Highlands Golf Course and Highland Village.

Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide

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