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 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 modern hotel lobby with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 0.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Michael

SAR 360

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

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

2. Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Haymarket, 0.8 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Marc

SAR 458

SAR 532 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and a sign for "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.

3. The Kindler Hotel

Downtown Lincoln, 0.6 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Christa

SAR 644

SAR 749 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 lobby with a glass door entrance, a seating area with a round table, and large wooden columns.

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

4. The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

1.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Caidon

SAR 417

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 0.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Daniel

SAR 332

SAR 386 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Haymarket, 0.8 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Scott

SAR 492

SAR 572 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

SAR 443

SAR 515 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

Haymarket, 0.8 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

michael

SAR 380

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

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

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

SAR 489

SAR 569 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel lobby with blue checkered sofas, two standing lamps, and framed artwork on the wall.

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.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Downtown Lincoln, 0.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Uriel

SAR 387

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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

11. The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

Downtown Lincoln, 1 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Amy

SAR 485

SAR 564 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

12. The Herbie

1.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tanya

SAR 511

SAR 801 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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.

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

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

SAR 428

SAR 497 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

Pattanan

SAR 236

SAR 275 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and weights.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Lincoln North

2.9 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nate

SAR 243

SAR 283 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and dumbbells.

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

Randy

SAR 192

SAR 224 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a mirror, a sofa, and a colorful rug.

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

17. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport

Highlands, 4.1 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

William

SAR 348

SAR 404 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. Annabell Gardens

6.2 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Vanessa

SAR 508

SAR 591 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

19. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

6.7 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kira

SAR 336

SAR 390 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lounge area with seating options including sofas, ottomans, and hanging chairs, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a mural of a dinosaur.

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, safety signs, and lounge chairs.

20. Tru By Hilton Lincoln East

4.1 km from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Karrie

SAR 380

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 719 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 109 reviews	View
The Kindler Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 674 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 242 reviews	View

Top University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hotel Reviews

New Victorian Suites

8/10 Good

"Nice room Friendly and helpful staff"

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Just a perfect place to stay. Clean rooms. Great location. Helpful staff and safe parking’"

Annabell Gardens

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was exceptional"

Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Big space for 4 travellers. Staff is helpful. Convenient location. Like the kitchen."

The Kindler Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Clean. Large room. Friendly staff."

Embassy Suites Lincoln

10/10 Excellent

"One of our favorites"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Close to stadium and Haymarket District. We were able to park and walk everywhere we needed to go. Staff friendly."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lincoln, Nebraska

8/10 Good

"This was one of the less expensive options for a Husker home game day, but the rooms were very clean, free of any odors and comfortable. The onsite manager was friendly and helpful in accommodating requests for an early check-in"

Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

8/10 Good

"Clean but dated. Reasonable price"

Other attractions near University of Nebraska-Lincoln

A bronze sculpture of a horse's head in front of a building with columns and windows.

University of Nebraska State Museum

8.8/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in University of Nebraska State Museum during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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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)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sheldon Museum of Art during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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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. Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

3. The Kindler Hotel

4. The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

5. Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

6. Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

7. Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

8. Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

9. Embassy Suites Lincoln

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

11. The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

12. The Herbie

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. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport

18. Annabell Gardens

19. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

20. Tru By Hilton Lincoln East

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Top University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hotel Reviews

New Victorian Suites

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Annabell Gardens

Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

The Kindler Hotel

Embassy Suites Lincoln

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lincoln, Nebraska

Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

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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