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Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Lincoln Children's Museum

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508
  • Place, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pinnacle Bank Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lincoln, NE (LNK)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the city.

Accessible Graduate King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a checkered floor, a large window with a view, and a map on the wall.

Graduate Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window with a view, and a patterned carpet.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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An outdoor patio area with seating, tables, and potted plants.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a checkered carpet, a green armchair, a red patterned sofa, a small table with a board game, a television, and a Nintendo arcade machine.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A desk with a laptop, a camera, a notebook, and a plant.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A desk with a laptop, a camera, a notebook, and a plant.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A desk with a laptop, a camera, a notebook, and a plant.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A desk with a laptop, a camera, a notebook, and a plant.

Room (Room, 2 Queen Beds, Stadium View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a map on the wall, and a checkered carpet.

Room (Room, 2 Queen Beds, Stadium View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A desk with a laptop, a camera, a notebook, and a plant.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A desk with a laptop, a camera, a notebook, and a plant.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lincoln

Heart of Lincoln.A stay at this Downtown Lincoln hotel places you steps from Lincoln Children's Museum and within a 5-minute walk of University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lied Center and Sheldon Museum of Art are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lied Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Memorial Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pinnacle Bank Arena - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nebraska State Capitol - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station - 7 min walk
  • Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Early Bird Brunch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪El Chaparro - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4-star hotel near Lincoln Children's Museum
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln offers its guests an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 14766 square feet (1372 square meters) and includes conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). The business-friendly Graduate by Hilton Lincoln also features an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Lincoln hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 231 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 14766 sq ft of conference space
  • 1372 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1974
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln offers 231 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Graduate Lincoln Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown Lincoln
Graduate Lincoln
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Lincoln
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Hotel Lincoln

Frequently asked questions

How close is Graduate by Hilton Lincoln to the airport?

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln is 7.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

As of Aug 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln on Sep 20, 2026 start from $123, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Graduate by Hilton Lincoln have an airport shuttle?

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln offers a free airport shuttle, available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request.

Does Graduate by Hilton Lincoln offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 25 for adults, USD 10 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but WarHorse Casino Lincoln (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

Does Graduate by Hilton Lincoln have a pool?

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Graduate by Hilton Lincoln have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Graduate by Hilton Lincoln to downtown Lincoln?

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln is 0.3 mi away from Lincoln.

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1150 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to enjoy Haymarket!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Fun place to stay,great location downtown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, kids had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah Or Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay while in Lincoln. Everything we did was walkable, so we parked in the connected ramp and didn’t worry about street parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, wonderful and helpful staff, amazing pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room loved the decor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yiming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the temperature was good. Busy graduation weekend and all went well. Overall, perfect location and did the job!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Febie Villanueva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent downtown location, within walking distance of the Historic Haymarket and UNL campus. We had an excellent view of the stadium. The bed was clean and comfortable, and the pillows were fluffy. We loved the retro decor and the Warren Buffett quotes!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - great Haymarket location - super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was okay. Very noisy to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nichole

Liked: Staff & service
Never over night hotel. Design of the hotel was decorated with older furniture making it historic like a college graduated. Staff was excellent polite & helpful. Parking is an older parking garage narrow ramps to get in and out from floor to floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the coolest hotel we have ever stayed at! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and friendly front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this hotel! It was clean, the beds are super comfortable. The entire hotel was decorated so cool I loved the retro theme! The staff was very friendly and the restaurant had amazing food. We loved the pool and the games you can play by the pool was a very nice touch. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent. Love the decor of the entire place. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful! And the hotel was clean and had a fun vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we choose the Graduate becasue it is pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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