Downtown Omaha

Omaha

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Downtown Omaha
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Omaha’s compact downtown district offers fine dining, fantastic museums and a dynamic nightlife alongside tree-lined parks.

Downtown Omaha is the heart of the city, its historic, social, business and government centre. Find diverse attractions, from heritage buildings to Missouri riverfront boardwalks, sports arenas and sophisticated fine dining. Walk around the city on scenic trails featuring lush green parks and historic sites.

Get involved in Downtown Omaha’s lively nightlife in the Old Market neighbourhood. This old industrial district has been transformed into a cultural hub featuring boutique shopping, art galleries, street performances and al fresco dining experiences on the original brick streets. A five-minute walk will bring you to the Heartland of America Park, a secluded oasis featuring lakeside walking and cycling paths, spectacular lighted fountains and gondola rides.

Wander north from the historic Lewis and Clark Landing site along the boardwalk paralleling the Missouri River to North Downtown, stopping at the city marina. Catch one of Omaha’s cheap and convenient city buses to reach Downtown Omaha’s historic birthplace, Miller’s Landing. See a College World Series baseball game at nearby TD Ameritrade Park during the annual June tournament.

Visit Downtown Omaha in late spring to catch the city’s biggest outdoor festival, the annual Taste of Omaha. Sample delicious local and international cuisine at this free three-day festival. Listen to live music, watch gourmet cooking demonstrations and visit the diverse restaurant stalls and vendors that line the waterfront.

Be prepared for cold and snowy Nebraska weather in winter. Extreme weather, including high winds and hail, can also occur between April and August.

Reach Downtown Omaha by Amtrak train or by car via Interstate 480 which runs through the city centre. Eppley Airfield, with regular interstate flights to Omaha, is just a five-minute drive from downtown. Whether you’re seeking sports, history or cultural activities, find them in Downtown Omaha, the heartland of America’s Midwest.

Stay near popular Downtown Omaha attractions

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Omaha Children's Museum

9.2/5 (184 reviews)
Bring the little ones to this exciting museum to role play as doctors, make art with light and run through a fountain.
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Top hotels in Downtown Omaha

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

4.5 out of 5
1615 Howard St Omaha NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM362 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
RM362
RM426 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,960 reviews)
"Received bug bites all over my arms and neck after staying here and tried to contact management for 5 days with no response each time. Also gnats all over the bathroom shower."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Hotel Deco

Hotel Deco

4.5 out of 5
1504 Harney Street Omaha NE
The price is RM475 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
RM475
RM568 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,225 reviews)
"Hotels.com never forwarded reservation. Overbooked hotel had no rooms for us."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Hotel Deco
Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG

3 out of 5
1420 Cuming Street Omaha NE
The price is RM368 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
RM368
RM432 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,658 reviews)
"the day we got there, there was no parking available. other than that it was an OK place to stay."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG
Hilton Omaha

Hilton Omaha

4 out of 5
1001 Cass St Omaha NE
The price is RM673 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
RM673
RM791 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Omaha. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Our family was super excited to stay in this hotel with our hometown team to experience the college World Series. We knew the prices would be high, simply because it was close to the park. With that being said, when we first tried to get a room, the price was listed at $500, went up to $1000 a night. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Hilton Omaha
Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

3 out of 5
540 S 12th St Omaha NE
The price is RM380 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
RM380
RM447 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,313 reviews)
"Good location among many restaurants and bars, only a mile walk to the stadium for the CWS with lots to look at along the way, and not at all far from the River walk and riverfront parks. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Only thing at all negative was that there are only two elevators ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market

3.5 out of 5
555 S 10th St Omaha NE
The price is RM523 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
RM523
RM614 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,209 reviews)
"The front desk staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, however, the room was unclean and appeared as if it was cleaned in a rush. There were remnants of food on the carpet, an uncleaned toilet bowl, and the shower had particulate matter floating up from it when water was turned on."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market
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Where to stay in Downtown Omaha

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West Omaha

You'll enjoy the golf courses and sporting events in West Omaha. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak View Mall or Boys Town Visitors Center.

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Old Market

Old Market is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, a top place to visit in the area.

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Southeast Omaha

While visiting Southeast Omaha, you might make a stop by sights like Omaha Children's Museum and Lauritzen Gardens.

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South Central Omaha

While visiting South Central Omaha, you might make a stop by sights like Ralston Arena and Baxter Arena.

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Central Omaha

Travellers come to Central Omaha for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westroads Mall and Memorial Park while you're in town.

Downtown Omaha