The Best Hotels Closest to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha for 2026

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A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a food service counter.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large screen displaying the menu.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.2 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Barbara

₩131,202

₩146,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

2. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

3 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Tanya

₩117,960

₩132,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a covered area with a pergola.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, sunlit by large arched windows, and equipped with lounge chairs and a changing area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of a body of water through the window.

3. Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

2.4 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Brenda

₩132,122

₩147,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of a river.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a potted plant.

A hotel lobby with a central staircase, multiple seating areas, and large windows providing natural light.

4. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

2.4 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Dan

₩136,753

₩153,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view.

A hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large digital display on the wall.

A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign that reads "Springhill Suites Marriott".

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Abigail

₩129,986

₩145,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the mountains through the window.

A large Harrah's hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent American flag on top.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large sign for Guy Fieri's Kitchen, and a banner for Caesars Sportsbook.

6. Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

3.1 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Terry

₩103,032

₩138,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A Microtel Inn & Suites building with a clear sky and greenery around.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

3 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Cynthia

₩96,472

₩108,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A large paddle steamer with multiple decks and a prominent chimney.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a counter with various bottles and glasses.

A casino with multiple gaming tables and slot machines.

A restaurant with wooden beams, brick walls, and multiple seating areas.

8. Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

2 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Joseph

₩126,585

₩141,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel with a 'Comfort Suites' sign, multiple parking spaces, and a building with a red roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a yellow armchair, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel bathroom with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

9. Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

3.1 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Nina

₩109,903

₩123,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, and a wine rack filled with bottles to the right.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, armchairs, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a bar, and large windows providing views of the outside.

10. The Farnam, Autograph Collection

Old Market, 3.6 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Melanie

₩352,037

₩419,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a brick facade, large entrance canopy, and multiple windows.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A brick building with a patio area featuring a fire pit and seating.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

11. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

Aksarben - Elmwood Park, 7.6 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Dennis

₩148,939

₩175,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and a red rope barrier.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, built-in cabinets, and a central island.

A large, historic stone building with a turret and arched windows, surrounded by lush greenery.

12. Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown by IHG

Downtown Northeast, 4 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Nicole

₩136,753

₩174,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with colorful striped cushions, a fire feature, and a view of a building with a 'tru' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a painting, and a window with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

A hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a sign for 'HOME 2 Suites by Hilton'.

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Omaha I-80 at 72nd Street, NE

South Central Omaha, 8 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Dian

₩187,636

₩226,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

A modern dining area with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs. There are hanging pendant lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A modern reception area with wooden paneling, a 'Corner Market' sign, and a large decorative wall piece.

14. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Omaha at MH Landing

South Central Omaha, 8 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Edwin F

₩141,790

₩174,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel swimming pool with clear water, lounge chairs, and safety signs.

A breakfast area with a coffee station, fruit display, and waffle-making equipment.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, a window with a view, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with a granite countertop, a sink, a microwave, a coffee maker, a mirror, a small seating area with a chair and a table, and a window with a view.

15. Hampton Inn Omaha Midtown-Aksarben Area

Aksarben - Elmwood Park, 8.4 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Susan

₩143,225

₩168,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A Country Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A gym with cardio equipment, a large window, and a television on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures, and a welcome mat.

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

3.2 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

janis

₩124,334

₩139,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the city skyline, and the building labeled "OMAHA".

A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a bar/lounge area.

A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the city.

17. Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

Downtown Northeast, 4 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Scott

₩272,152

₩324,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a digital thermostat.

A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, a green office chair, a mounted TV, and a framed abstract art piece on the wall.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

5.8 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Susan

₩142,169

₩159,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with colorful striped cushions, a fire feature, and a view of the street at dusk.

A hotel with multiple parking spaces and a well-lit entrance.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pool visible through the glass doors, and a brick building in the background.

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

19. Tru By Hilton Omaha I-80 at 72nd Street, NE

South Central Omaha, 8 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Thomas

₩143,225

₩168,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern hotel with a large outdoor swimming pool, sun loungers, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk. There are windows with curtains and a wall-mounted lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a building with fire escapes, a round table, and two chairs.

A gym with treadmills, a bench press, and large windows.

20. Kimpton Cottonwood by IHG

4.9 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Christopher

₩209,868

₩253,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA	9.0 Wonderful 1,358 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Council Bluffs	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and the staff was very kind and helpful!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

8/10 Good

"Breakfast needs work...not much of a choice. Toilet is coming away from wall. Overall, hotel is very clean, bed comfortable."

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

8/10 Good

"Perfect stay if you are going to a performance at the Orpheum Theater."

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Cool that it’s next to a casino. I didn’t go but I imagine someone will appreciate that. Got to see my first blood moon out the window of the very nice view they have. Parking was easy and accessible,"

Moxy Omaha Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Unique hotel with attention to detail. Cert, clean, hip, helpful. Lots of great restaurants and bars in the immediate area."

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

10/10 Excellent

"Great location easy to walk around."

BridgePointe Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Hair dyer wasn't in the room and one provided did not work. The breakfast was standard for most 4 rated hotels. Was okay. Staff was friendly and helpful. They were the gest part of our stay."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

8/10 Good

"A reasonably priced and clean room, amenities, and helpful staff. Appreciated the comfortable beds. Breakfast contained hot and cold items. The only drawback was the entryway to the hotel - as the sidewalk was crumbling and uneven."

Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

8/10 Good

"We appreciated the cleanliness and the really extensive free breakfast. We didn’t like that the bathroom didn’t have an exhaust fan- very steamy. The room itself was oddly damp feeling even though the AC was cranking and the room was plenty cool. I had a difficult time sleeping because of the oddly wet air."

Other attractions near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

A glasshouse with a water feature, a statue of an elephant, and lush tropical plants.

Lauritzen Gardens

9.2/10 (73 reviews)

Wander through the diverse woodland areas, admire the charming waterfall and inspect the model railway system in this botanical park.

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A lobby with a checkered floor, a Swanson Gallery, and a baggage area.

The Durham Museum

Examine old railway carriages, inspect a coin collection and learn about the region’s indigenous history in this former train station.

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Infield at the Zoo

Explore the great outdoors at Infield at the Zoo, a lovely green space in Omaha. Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Kenefick Park

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kenefick Park during your travels in Omaha. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Spring Lake Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Omaha at Spring Lake Golf Course. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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The Apollon

You can make plans for a show at The Apollon during your stay in Omaha. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Western Historic Trails Center

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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El Museo Latino

You can spend time studying the exhibits at El Museo Latino during your trip to Omaha. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Omaha known for its popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Magnolia Omaha Downtown - Old Market is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Other good choices within a few miles include Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs and BridgePointe Inn & Suites.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

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What can I see and do near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Study the collections at The Durham Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, or Durham Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Orpheum Theater, Joslyn Castle, and Historic General Dodge House. You can watch performances at Stir Cove, The Apollon, and The Rose Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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1. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

2. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

3. Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

4. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

6. Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

8. Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

9. Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

10. The Farnam, Autograph Collection

11. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

12. Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown by IHG

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Omaha I-80 at 72nd Street, NE

14. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Omaha at MH Landing

15. Hampton Inn Omaha Midtown-Aksarben Area

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

17. Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

19. Tru By Hilton Omaha I-80 at 72nd Street, NE

20. Kimpton Cottonwood by IHG

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Top Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

Moxy Omaha Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

BridgePointe Inn & Suites

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

Other attractions near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Lauritzen Gardens

The Durham Museum

Infield at the Zoo

Kenefick Park

Spring Lake Golf Course

The Apollon

Western Historic Trails Center

El Museo Latino

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