Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide

Lincoln

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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Top hotels in Downtown Lincoln

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

4 out of 5
920 Q Street Lincoln NE
The price is ฿3,683 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿3,683
฿4,282 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (399 reviews)
"Very clean, nice property, good location"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 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 ฿4,092 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿4,092
฿4,756 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (1,152 reviews)
"The noisiest hotel we have ever stayed in .. traffic noise, slamming doors, we could even hear the ringing of the elevator… $25 a day to park .. clean and quirky.. staff was nice !"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

3.5 out of 5
600 Q Street Lincoln NE
The price is ฿4,387 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿4,387
฿5,100 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,046 reviews)
"The location is great. The breakfast was perfect. Rooms are spacious."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

3.5 out of 5
333 S 13th St Lincoln NE
The price is ฿4,640 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿4,640
฿5,395 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (1,007 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here a few times. Rooms have always been clean, staff is friendly and helpful, and it’s very walkable from most Venues and restaurants."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
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 ฿2,782 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿2,782
฿3,233 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (916 reviews)
"My only observation regarding less than great is that the parking is odd. Entrance and exit are the same and only one-lane. Entrance requires scanning a room key but the scanner is some distance from the entrance and not well marked. This should Have been explained upon checking."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG
The Kindler Hotel

The Kindler Hotel

4.5 out of 5
216 North 11th Street Lincoln NE
The price is ฿5,747 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿5,747
฿6,680 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Very cute hotel, the room was very clean and spacious. The staff was courteous and kind. No problems with parking, since there is a parking garage right next to the hotel, but we decided to use the valet parking. We will definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

The Kindler Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Lincoln

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