The Best Hotels Closest to University of Nebraska State Museum 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 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, 0.6 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Michael

SAR 360

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 modern interior with a dining area, sofas, and a large chandelier.

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 State Museum

Tracy

SAR 604

SAR 702 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 multi-story hotel with a prominent "Residence Inn by Marriott" sign, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

3. Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Haymarket, 0.7 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Marc

SAR 458

SAR 533 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 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 State Museum

Daniel

SAR 312

SAR 363 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 modern building with large windows and a fire pit in the center surrounded by outdoor seating.

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

5. The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

1.7 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Caidon

SAR 417

SAR 485 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Haymarket, 0.7 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

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

7. Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Haymarket, 0.9 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Tami

SAR 443

SAR 515 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Downtown Lincoln, 0.9 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Uriel

SAR 394

SAR 458 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

Haymarket, 0.8 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

michael

SAR 380

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

Downtown Lincoln, 1.1 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Amy

SAR 485

SAR 564 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 rooftop terrace with red chairs, a wooden table, and potted plants.

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

11. Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Haymarket, 0.9 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Alycia

SAR 444

SAR 516 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 spacious living area with a kitchen, a sofa, and a dining table.

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

12. The Herbie

1.8 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Tanya

SAR 481

SAR 765 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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.

13. Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 1.1 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Daniel

SAR 229

SAR 266 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 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.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Lincoln North

2.9 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Nate

SAR 253

SAR 295 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and dumbbells.

15. Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

Belmont, 2.1 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Claudia

SAR 218

SAR 253 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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.

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

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

16. Annabell Gardens

6.3 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Heidi

SAR 539

SAR 627 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

17. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

6.6 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Kira

SAR 336

SAR 390 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 room with a glass shower enclosure, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, and a television.

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

18. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport

Highlands, 4 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

William

SAR 348

SAR 404 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A MainStay Suites hotel with a modern entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A hallway with a brown door, a sign indicating 'Storage / Electrical', and a water dispenser.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Lincoln University Area

5.4 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Bill

SAR 332

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining space.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door leading to the lobby.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

20. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Lincoln I - 80 by IHG

6.7 km from University of Nebraska State Museum

Greg

SAR 379

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Nebraska State Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 699 reviews	View
The Kindler Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 107 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 234 reviews	View
The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 671 reviews	View

Top University of Nebraska State Museum Hotel Reviews

Lincoln Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious and on the modern side the bed was very comfortable and agree, there’s great water pressure."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"GREAT!!!"

Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The property was very welcoming, the rooms were inviting with warm colors, and the kitchenette’s were clean. It was a nice place to stay."

Embassy Suites Lincoln

10/10 Excellent

"We chose this hotel because we wanted to stay downtown. Our daughter lives in Lincoln. The breakfast was better than we could imagine. Made to order omlets and pancakes! The number of TV showing the football game made it very enjoyable for watching the game."

Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"A good value and close to downtown!"

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."

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9.2/10 (1,253 reviews)

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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 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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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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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 State Museum?

University of Nebraska State Museum 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 53 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to University of Nebraska State Museum?

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 (0.6 km) from University of Nebraska State Museum. 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 State Museum?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Nebraska State Museum.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near University of Nebraska State Museum.

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What can I see and do near University of Nebraska State Museum?

Sheldon Museum of Art, International Quilt Study Center, and Nebraska History Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can catch a show at Lied Center, Pinnacle Bank Arena, and Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Sunken Gardens, Hazel Abel Park, and Antelope Park.

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Our top choices for University of Nebraska State Museum 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. The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

6. Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

7. Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

9. Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

10. The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

11. Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

12. The Herbie

13. Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Lincoln North

15. Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

16. Annabell Gardens

17. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

18. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Lincoln University Area

20. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Lincoln I - 80 by IHG

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Top University of Nebraska State Museum Hotel Reviews

Lincoln Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Embassy Suites Lincoln

Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

Quality Inn Lincoln Cornhusker

Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Other attractions near University of Nebraska State Museum

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Memorial Stadium

Sheldon Museum of Art

Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center

Lied Center for Performing Arts

Lied Center

Great Plains Art Museum

Lincoln Children's Museum

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