The Best Hotels Closest to 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 modern hotel lobby with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

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

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

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 0.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Michael

₩130,306

₩151,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

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

2. The Kindler Hotel

Downtown Lincoln, 0.6 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tracy

₩218,727

₩254,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A modern bar area with seating, a brick wall, and a city view through large windows.

3. Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Haymarket, 0.8 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Marc

₩165,877

₩192,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

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

4. Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 0.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Daniel

₩112,981

₩131,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A modern lounge area with a curved sofa, round tables, and pendant lighting.

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Haymarket, 0.8 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Scott

₩189,941

₩220,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

6. The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

1.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Caidon

₩150,921

₩175,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

7. Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Haymarket, 1 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tami

₩160,439

₩186,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Downtown Lincoln, 0.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Uriel

₩140,044

₩162,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, bar stools, a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

9. Embassy Suites Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln, 0.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dawn

₩180,833

₩210,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV screen.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

Haymarket, 0.8 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

michael

₩137,529

₩159,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A spacious living area with a kitchen, a sofa, and a dining table.

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

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

11. The Herbie

1.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tanya

₩175,068

₩278,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a bar.

12. The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

Downtown Lincoln, 1 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Amy

₩175,762

₩204,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling.

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

13. Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Haymarket, 0.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Alycia

₩160,389

₩186,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a trash bin, and a wall-mounted electrical outlet.

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

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

14. Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 1 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Daniel

₩85,604

₩99,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A compact kitchen with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a sink. There are two wooden tables with chairs.

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and weights.

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

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Lincoln North

2.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nate

₩94,224

₩109,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and dumbbells.

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

16. Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

Belmont, 2.2 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bryan

₩78,925

₩91,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

17. Martha's Bed and Breakfast

3.5 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

James

₩134,391

₩156,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden.

18. Annabell Gardens

6.2 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Heidi

₩195,005

₩226,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered entrance, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a long pool.

A hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, and a television.

19. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport

Highlands, 4.1 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

William

₩122,588

₩143,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a reception area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

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

20. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

6.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kira

₩121,526

₩141,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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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 696 reviews	View
The Kindler Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 106 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 233 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 718 reviews	View

Top University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hotel Reviews

Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"A good value and close to downtown!"

Lincoln Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room. Clean. Friendly staff"

Embassy Suites Lincoln

8/10 Good

"Bar staff. Will make me book again. Not the Hotel."

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We love it from everything including location"

Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

8/10 Good

"Clean but dated. Reasonable price"

Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"staff was friendly. bar on location was convenient. multiple TVs with football. Close to all the NU hot spots."

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

8/10 Good

"Graduate hotels are super cute and fun. You can tell this was an old hotel and things were redone. Everything was great but bathroom a little run down. Wall paper was ripped."

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 make plans for a show at Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center during your stay in 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 during your stay in 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. Savor 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 trip to 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 travelers like for its art scene and live music. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 55 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler 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 will I find close to University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

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

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Sheldon Museum of Art, International Quilt Study Center, 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. Embassy Suites Lincoln

10. Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

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. Martha's Bed and Breakfast

18. Annabell Gardens

19. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport

20. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

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Top University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hotel Reviews

Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

Lincoln Hotel

Embassy Suites Lincoln

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

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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