Top 10 Hotels Near University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln for 2026

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A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter and shelves of bottles, and a large screen on the wall.

A Drury Plaza Hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent entrance with glass doors.

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and lounge chairs along the sides.

A buffet area with a counter, food containers, and seating in the background.

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 0.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Zak

RM391

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern building with a sign reading "Boitano's Lounge".

A modern interior with a dining area, sofas, and a large chandelier.

A luxurious leather armchair with a decorative base, positioned in front of a wine cellar with numerous wine bottles and a large vase of greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk labeled "Kindler Hotel," leather seating, a chandelier, and a wooden floor.

2. The Kindler Hotel

Downtown Lincoln, 0.6 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tracy

RM656

RM763 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire feature, and a view of the city.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Residence Inn by Marriott" sign, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a brick wall with a clock.

A modern lounge area with a brick fireplace, large windows, and contemporary furniture.

3. Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Haymarket, 0.8 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sarah

RM497

RM578 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A large, multi-story building with a stone facade and multiple windows.

A grocery store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and packaged foods.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a Hilton sign, and a snack vending area.

4. Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 0.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Christopher

RM348

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A Courtyard hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a modern architectural design.

A reception area with three wooden reception desks, a wall-mounted TV, and a tiled floor.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a sign for 'Courtyard by Marriott', and a brick building facade.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Haymarket, 0.8 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Scott

RM535

RM622 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a brick wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, stools, and seating.

A modern building with large windows and a fire pit in the center surrounded by outdoor seating.

A modern hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a mix of brick and glass facades.

6. The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

1.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Caidon

RM502

RM584 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, a 'Pinnacle Bank' branch, and a modern architectural design.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a large plant.

A building entrance with large arched windows and a central glass door.

7. Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Haymarket, 1 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Troy

RM481

RM559 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a breakfast bar, a 'Good Morning' sign, and a 'This is how we roll' sign.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Downtown Lincoln, 0.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Uriel

RM412

RM479 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel pool area with a pool lift, seating area, and pool regulations sign.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

Haymarket, 0.8 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

michael

RM467

RM542 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple dining areas, seating arrangements, and a central staircase.

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

The exterior of the Embassy Suites hotel with a curved entrance, multiple floors, and a flagpole with an American flag.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a tiled deck and a seating area with chairs.

10. Embassy Suites Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln, 0.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dawn

RM565

RM657 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A building with multiple balconies, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

A modern bedroom with two beds, a large mirror, and artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. The Herbie

1.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tanya

RM537

RM849 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A grand lobby with a curved staircase, a grand piano, and a patterned carpet.

A library with leather sofas, bookshelves, and framed artwork.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Cornhuser."

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

12. The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

Downtown Lincoln, 1 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Amy

RM565

RM657 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant interior with a view of the cityscape, featuring American flags and a brick building named 'Harpheam'.

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative wall with a brick pattern.

A bar area with a black and white tiled counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A rooftop terrace with red chairs, a wooden table, and potted plants.

13. Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Haymarket, 0.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Alycia

RM438

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A TownHouse hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped garden area with various plants and flowers.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet and doors on both sides.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

14. Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 1 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Daniel

RM293

RM341 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a spacious parking lot and a Super 8 sign.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two black leather chairs, a small table with a vase, and a decorative wall piece.

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and weights.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Lincoln North

2.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nate

RM286

RM333 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled floor, and a pool ladder.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel sink, and a mirror above the counter.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a television.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a patterned floor.

16. Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

Belmont, 2.2 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bryan

RM254

RM295 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by flower beds.

A spacious indoor area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a gazebo.

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

17. Annabell Gardens

6.2 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Brandon

RM586

RM681 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A dining room with a long wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.

A two-story brick house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.

18. Martha's Bed and Breakfast

3.5 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

James

RM438

RM509 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A Best Western Plus hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and multiple windows.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A hot tub area with a metal ladder, tiled walls, and a pool in the background.

A reception area with two counters, a check-in desk, and a self-service kiosk.

19. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

6.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kira

RM381

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a bathtub, and a bedside lamp.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a television, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, white walls, and doors on both sides.

A kitchen with a black refrigerator and a microwave on the countertop.

20. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lincoln NE

3.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Georgia

RM260

RM302 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 673 reviews	View
The Kindler Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 102 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 222 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 715 reviews	View

Top University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"staff was great —very helpful! also good bar food"

Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Lincoln Hotel

8/10 Good

"Spotlessly clean, quiet, and super well maintained. Downtown is a straight shot, maybe ten minutes? Good value, too. I'd certainly stay again."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel"

Annabell Gardens

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely clean. Super attentive. Beautiful grounds. Nice to always have someone at the front desk, if needed. Awesome staff. 24/7 coffee, hot chocolate, ice cream or slushie, water and fruit was a nice bonus. Convenient walk to Gateway Mall or St Elizabeth Hospital. Grateful for this place."

Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

8/10 Good

"Nice place"

Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in walking distance to many popular eateries and bars. Also, close to the University of NE stadium. The staff was friendly."

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Every one was amazing and would definitely stay again at this hotel"

Other attractions near University of Nebraska-Lincoln

A large dinosaur skeleton with a prominent skull and long neck.

University of Nebraska State Museum

8.8/10 (38 reviews)

Bear witness to the formation of the universe and gaze up at an enormous mammoth skeleton in this eclectic complex.

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Memorial Stadium

9.2/10 (893 reviews)

Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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A modern interior with large arched windows, a central column, and a ceiling with circular cutouts.

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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Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Lied Center

8.4/10 (260 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Lied Center on your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Lied Center for Performing Arts

Enjoy an outing to Lied Center for Performing Arts during your stay in Lincoln. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Great Plains Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Great Plains Art Museum during your travels in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Lincoln Children's Museum

8.6/10 (34 reviews)

You can take time to visit Lincoln Children's Museum during your travels to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in an area of Lincoln that travellers like for its art scene and live music. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 55 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Other good choices close by include Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown and Graduate by Hilton Lincoln.

How many hotels are there close to University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

What can I see and do near University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at International Quilt Study Center, Sheldon Museum of Art or Nebraska History Museum. You can catch a show at Lied Center, Pinnacle Bank Arena and Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater. You can wander around Sunken Gardens, Hazel Abel Park or Antelope Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for University of Nebraska-Lincoln hotels

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

2. The Kindler Hotel

3. Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

4. Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

5. Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

6. The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

7. Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

9. Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

10. Embassy Suites Lincoln

11. The Herbie

12. The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

13. Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

14. Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Lincoln North

16. Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

17. Annabell Gardens

18. Martha's Bed and Breakfast

19. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

20. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lincoln NE

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Top University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

Lincoln Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Annabell Gardens

Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

Other attractions near University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska State Museum

Memorial Stadium

Sheldon Museum of Art

Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center

Lied Center

Lied Center for Performing Arts

Great Plains Art Museum

Lincoln Children's Museum

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