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Lincoln in 2026 is no longer just Nebraska’s capital and college town — it’s the Cornhusker State’s luxury powerhouse, where historic Haymarket warehouses meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking Memorial Stadium. With two major openings in 2025 (The Scarlet Hotel and AC Hotel Lincoln Haymarket), a $80M+ renovation wave at icons like the Graduate Lincoln and Kindler Hotel, and the Haymarket district drawing 8 million visitors annually, the Star City now rivals Omaha for sophistication and soul. From Downtown's skyline glamour to the Historic Haymarket's brick-lined chic, Lincoln's hotels finally match the city's Big Red spirit.
Curated by the Lincoln-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Lincoln hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the neighborhoods, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Yelp, and Visit Lincoln reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Capital.
Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.
Location: 141 N 9th St, Haymarket (steps from Pinnacle Bank Arena)
The city's college spirit icon — 193 rooms with Nebraska-themed design, the only Graduate in Nebraska with a rooftop bar overlooking the Haymarket.
Standout: Single Barrel rooftop + complimentary bikes 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.7/5 (Tripadvisor, 1,500+ reviews)
Location: 216 N 11th St, Downtown
49 rooms with local art — the only boutique hotel in Lincoln with a rooftop bar and Kindler restaurant.
Standout: Kindler Rooftop + complimentary breakfast 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.8/5
Location: 2100 Transformation Dr, near UNL campus
Opened 2025 — 150 rooms with scarlet design, the only hotel with a rooftop pool overlooking Memorial Stadium.
Standout: Scarlet Rooftop + in-room Husker memorabilia 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)
Location: 901 P St, Haymarket
Opened 2025 — 140 rooms with European design, the only AC Hotel in Nebraska with a rooftop bar overlooking the Haymarket.
Standout: AC Rooftop + in-house bakery 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)
Location: 600 Q St, Haymarket
154 rooms with complimentary breakfast — the only Hyatt Place with direct Haymarket access.
Standout: Indoor pool + 24/7 dining 2026 Rates: King $400–$720 | Suite $1,400+ Rating: 4.6/5
From Husker icons to new rooftop gems, Lincoln's hotel scene is world-class. Subscribe for exclusive opening alerts and flash deals.
See you in the Star City.
World Club Directory – Online Since September 2025