The 10 best hotels in Lincoln, United States

July 15, 2022 Vergie Nakamoto

Named after Abraham Lincoln, this state capital is a great place for children, history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts. Soak in the panoramic view of the city from the observation tower of the 400-foot high capitol building, whose white stone Art Deco spire can be seen from miles around. Then take a tour of the building and its grounds, where you'll find a Lincoln monument created by the same artist who sculpted the famous Lincoln statue in Washington, D.C. While you're on a history roll, visit the Governor's Mansion, whose Georgian Colonial exterior belies the varied architectural styles inside, and be sure to see the collection of dolls representing the state's first ladies dressed in their inaugural gowns. Kids will love the Folsom Children's Zoo & Botanical Gardens, where they can circle the zoo in a miniature train and see over 300 animals living among spectacular gardens. For some outdoor fun, head to one of the city's beautiful parks, the largest of which is Wilderness Park, whose hiking, biking and equestrian trails will keep you on the move for hours.
Things to do in Lincoln

1. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

2201 Wildcat Dr, Lincoln, NE 68521-5876 1 (800) 568-8520
Excellent
81%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 820 reviews

Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

At the Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites you're sure to find that little something extra. With our modern amenities and thoughtful design, the Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites will stand out among other hotels in Lincoln,NE. For the business traveler, a spacious work desk and free internet access are included in all our guest rooms to ensure you don't miss a beat while you're away from the office. For extended stays, each room provides a convenient in-room mini fridge that is ideal for drinks and snacks. We also have an in-house fitness room, so you can keep up your workout routine while you're on the road. As always, the Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites will provide you with the superior customer service that you are used to at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts.

First Visit

Reviewed By Travelmaint

This was our first visit to this Best Western, which is a nice, newer, spacious hotel. When we booked it, we did not realize that it was pet friendly (so we probably wouldn't have stayed here). We were told upon check-in that breakfast was at 6:30 (most places are at 6:00), so we delayed our departure for a bit later than usual. Turns-out breakfast is at 7:00 on weekends (no sign stating this). We ended-up leaving so we could get on the road, but just be aware of the times.

2. Hyatt Place Lincoln/Downtown-Haymarket

600 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508-1545
Excellent
67%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 788 reviews

Hyatt Place Lincoln/Downtown-Haymarket

The Hyatt Place is brand new to Lincoln, a 111 suite hotel located in the heart of Lincoln Haymarket, just a block from Pinnacle Bank Arena, the new Railyard Entertainment District on Canopy Street and surrounded by wonderful dining choices you will not be lost for something to do. The University of Nebraska Campus is within walking distance just blocks away.At Hyatt Place we do things differently. We combine style, innovation and 24/7 convenience to create a perfectly seamless stay with every modern comfort you deserve. So you never have to settle for any place less than Hyatt Place.

Skip it

Reviewed By business-trip19

It is downtown of the city so you would expect to get smaller room/bathroom etc., payed parking and so forth. I usually skip staying in Hyatt family of hotels. I am sure next time I get my room somewhere else. The hotel is outdated in all respects and the free breakfast is not what you expect. Very cheap.

3. New Victorian Suites

225 N 50th St 2 Blocks North of 50th & O Street, Lincoln, NE 68504-3500
Excellent
67%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 707 reviews

New Victorian Suites

Welcome to the unbeatable combination of comfort, value and service you will enjoy while staying with the New Victorian Suites in Lincoln, NE. Property amenities include free parking, free breakfast, indoor heated pool open 24 hours, and free Wi-Fi. We are conveniently located in mid-town Lincoln at 50th and O Street. This Nebraska owned 100% smoke free hotel provides a free breakfast bar every morning featuring hot biscuits and gravy, and two waffle irons. We also provide 24 hour friendly and helpful staff to serve your travel needs. Your suite will have two queen size beds or one king size bed, and a full size sofa/sleeper, work desk and chair. Your suite has a 42 inch flat screen television, free high speed wireless internet, mini-fridge, microwave, iron/ironing board and hair dryer. Your guests can relax in our indoor swimming pool or workout in our fitness room which are both open 24 hours per day. Complimentary coffee and cookies are available in the lobby.

Easy Access to Lincoln

Reviewed By Wanderer38N90W

Great location that was a quick five-minute drive to downtown. Stayed here several nights. Staff was always friendly and willing to assist and answer any questions. Beds were comfortable but other furniture showed age. We were here to sleep so it worked fine. Rooms had plenty of space for two people. Breakfast bar was good and well stocked on the two mornings we ate breakfast. Much better value than downtown locations considering ease to get to a downtown that had plenty of street parking available while we were there. There were two grocery stores in walking distance and plenty of places to eat with 1/2 mile as well.

4. Graduate Lincoln

141 North 9th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 1 (402) 475-4011
Excellent
62%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 317 reviews

Graduate Lincoln

Graduate Lincoln is ideally located next to campus amid the downtown Historic Haymarket Entertainment District. Prepare to be inspired. In our hotel, moments of surprise and discovery meet you around each corner and down every corridor. Malin + Goetz amenities, complimentary wi-fi and other little luxuries enhance your stay. We're also the perfect spot for Huskers - and their dogs! Graduate Hotels is pet friendly.

Thank goodness for coupon

Reviewed By efeather

We stayed one night when they had a 30 hour for $30.00 sale. I wouldn't probably have wanted to pay much more for the place. It is an older hotel that has been updated with eclectic, retro decor. The bathroom is tiny and has low ceilings. The beds are okay. The chair that was in the room was very uncomfortable and not all of the electrical outlets worked. The TV was also glitchy and an older TV. The hotel lists that it has a pool, but the website or information at check in did not say that it was closed. When we went to check it out my kids said it looked like a crime scene. When we tried to take the elevator to leave that floor it went up 2.5 stories then had a big lurch and went all the way to the basement. Older hotel, older elevators...pretty scary. Also the parking garage that is attached is really really really narrow, especially for today's bigger vehicles. The parking garage was really grungy, trash cans were overflowing with trash etc. I would not want to pay full price for this place. They feel they can charge a lot due to their location in the Haymarket.

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lincoln Airport, NE

1301 W Bond Cir, Lincoln, NE 68521-3636
Excellent
41%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
9%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 420 reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lincoln Airport, NE

Situated off I-80, the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lincoln Airport, NE is ideal for exploring eastern Nebraska. Conveniently located less than one mile from Lincoln Airport (LNK), our hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service to make traveling a breeze. You can attend a musical performance at the Pinnacle Bank Arena and then head over to Canopy Street to check out the local restaurant scene. In the area for a sporting event? The hotel is close to the Doris Bair Softball Complex, the Abbott Sports Complex and Speedway Village.

Great place to spend the night!

Reviewed By ldarne854963

The room was extremely clean and comfortable. The hotel as a whole was nice and very appealing. The pool area was very nice. We left before breakfast so can’t comment on that, but if I traveled that way again I would definitely stay there.

6. Holiday Inn Lincoln Southwest, an IHG Hotel

2500 Tamarin Ridge Rd, Lincoln, NE 68512-4809
Excellent
39%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 142 reviews

Holiday Inn Lincoln Southwest, an IHG Hotel

Lincoln Hotel's Ideal Location Offers Best of the MidwestFrom unique museums to gorgeous parks, Lincoln, NE has something for everyone, and the Holiday Inn® Lincoln Southwest hotel's prime location enables you to experience it all with ease. Only 12 miles from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) and 5.5 miles from the vibrant downtown area, these accommodations are truly ideal.Unforgettable attractions await the hotel's leisure guests. While in Lincoln, NE, you can browse eclectic galleries and shops housed in restored warehouses in the Historic Haymarket District. Then, because the hotel is near the University of Nebraska, you can cheer on the Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. If you're more in the mood for a shopping spree, Southpointe Pavilions Mall is within walking distance.Corporate guests also enjoy a satisfying stay in Lincoln while easily keeping in touch with the office using free wired and Wi-Fi access and the 24-hour Business Center.

Operated by dishonest kids!

Reviewed By Chris T

This was my worst IHG experience to date. I am now convinced that all of the standard Holiday Inn hotels are a horrible choice and a disgrace to the IHG brand. Lazy, ignorant, lying and mouthy… That explains their staff to a T! The staff is a bunch of children, hanging out playing on their phones and talking to each other while you stand and wait on them. Earlier this week, I looked for a phone in my room to call for a late check out and there wasn’t one. In what world does a hotel room not have a phone? So I walk from the 4th floor to the sorry excuse of a lobby and a horrible joke for a front desk. I tell this snot nosed girl that I would like a late check out (please note that I had the room booked for an additional day), she looks at the room and says, “sorry, but you can’t have one”. As a Spire member for as long as I can remember, I said excuse me but I’m a Spire member and I’m guaranteed a late check out (depending on availability). She then replied with additional lies by saying, “we’re at full occupancy and we cannot allow a late check out”. When you’ve you’ve been traveling for 20 years, you know that 15 cars in the parking lot at night and not seeing a single other person means she was lying, so I called her on it. Guess who was right? She then decided to tell me that they were not in fact full and she would give me an extra 30 min! I had the damn room booked for another day to begin with, then she lied and then she would “allow” me 30 extra minutes!!! WOW and this was just one instance of this horrible hotel stay. I told her she could keep her 30 min, packed up my things and left. I’ll never stay at this location again and I have a new customer down the road. Holiday Inn hotels are a joke to the IHG brand. Shame on you IHG…

7. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport

1055 West Bond Street, Lincoln, NE 68521 1 (855) 605-0317
Excellent
66%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 368 reviews

Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport

Located just 5 minutes' drive from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK), the Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport hotel offers guests fantastic connectivity throughout the area via nearby major highways, including I-80. Situated in a dynamic commercial area, we are within easy reach of several companies and area businesses. Our comfortable Lincoln Airport hotel is also close to Memorial Stadium as well as Historic Haymarket in downtown Lincoln. We are just minutes from Pinnacle Bank Arena, home to the University of Nebraska basketball teams. Bright, comfortable and inviting, our guest rooms are equipped with everything you need to feel at home, including free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and an ergonomic workspace. Refresh in the modern bathroom and get a great night's sleep in the clean and fresh Hampton bed®. Start your day right with Hampton's free hot breakfast buffet, or if you have to catch an early flight, just grab a free Hampton's On the Run Breakfast Bag™, Monday - Friday.

Amazing staff

Reviewed By Azure925

Clean, safe & quiet! Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Answered all questions. Night auditor stayed over his shift to help with getting to airport when Uber canceled. Amazing! Will be back! A+

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lincoln North Hotel and Conference Center, NE

5353 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68521-1039
Excellent
54%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 775 reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lincoln North Hotel and Conference Center, NE

Welcome to the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lincoln North Hotel and Conference Center, NE, ideally situated off I-80 just 10 minutes from Lincoln Airport (LNK). You can easily attend events at the Pinnacle Bank Arena or cheer on the Cornhuskers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, both less than 15 minutes away. Other popular destinations within seven miles of our hotel include the Sunken Gardens, the Nebraska State Capitol and the Lancaster Event Center.

Dirty, dusty, graffiti on elevator walls.

Reviewed By Lennae G

I guess I thought Radisson meant a type of quality. There was no quality here. The sidewalks were all broken up. The elevator doors were covered with obscene graffiti. My room had not been cleaned thoroughly prior to my stay. The sink drained slowly, making a grimy mess. Breakfast didn’t start until 7, so I didn’t even get fuel before getting back on the road. I will not book again.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

801 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68508-1550 1 (855) 618-4697
Excellent
68%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 789 reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

Located in the heart of the historic Haymarket District the Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln downtown hotel is situated near the major businesses, events and attractions in Lincoln, Nebraska. Steps from Memorial Stadium and the Pinnacle Bank Arena, plus the convenience of a complimentary airport shuttle to and from Lincoln Municipal make this hotel in downtown Lincoln the perfect place to stay when visiting Lincoln for business or leisure. Upscale amenities include an onsite restaurant and bar with a fantastic outside covered patio area overlooking the street providing views of all the downtown action. Choose from a variety of spacious rooms and suites. Free Wifi throughout the hotel, 24-hour business center and fitness facility, indoor swimming pool and hot tub ensure you have everything you need for a comfortable, successful trip. Book Direct for best rate!

Okay for business.

Reviewed By 2StonesNoMoss

Stayed here for a business trip. It is okay. Front desk staff were very friendly and even checked me in early. The rooms are satisfactory though appear dated. There is also an unsavory smell piped into the lobby area that smells like very strong cologne. Nice little convenience area by the front desk with decent grab and go sandwiches, fresh fruit, drinks, and snack. There is a restaurant (so you can’t sit at any tables to eat any outside food) yet I didn’t see a menu and cannot find any information on what the restaurant offers. There is also a bar if that’s for you which looked nice. Given the other hotels in the area I’m not sure I’d stay here again.

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln

1040 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 1 (855) 605-0319
Excellent
54%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1205 reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln

The Embassy Suites Lincoln hotel is located downtown in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, adjacent to the Lied Center for Performing Arts, the historic Haymarket District and the campus of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln - UNL. This full-service upscale all-suite hotel is just minutes from the University of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium - home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Nebraska State Capitol, the Nebraska Governor's Mansion, the Bob Devaney Sports Center, the Nebraska State Fairgrounds, Pershing Municipal Auditorium, the Lincoln Children's Museum, the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery & Sculpture Garden, Folsom Children's Zoo and the Lincoln Municipal Airport. Guests of the Embassy Suites Lincoln hotel stay in spacious two-room suites and receive a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, a nightly manager's reception and high-speed Internet access.

Unwelcoming customer service

Reviewed By zinashterefe

Unwelcoming and unprofessional customer service, with no management insight. Dirty room, bed was not made on arrival. All in all this hotel does deserve any were close to down Lincoln nebrask. Stay away

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