Graduate by Hilton Lincoln is in the heart of Lincoln, within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln Children's Museum and University of Nebraska-Lincoln. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Lied Center and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sheldon Museum of Art.
What's nearby
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lied Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Memorial Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Pinnacle Bank Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Haymarket Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Lincoln Station - 7 min walk
Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Barry's Bar & Grill - 2 min walk
Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - 3 min walk
LeadBelly - 3 min walk
Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill - 2 min walk
Tipsy Tina's Taco Cantina - 3 min walk
About this property
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Hotel with free airport shuttle, steps from Lincoln Children's Museum
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).
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 231 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a ballroom. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 miles.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Single Barrel serving guests of Graduate by Hilton Lincoln. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Lincoln? This hotel has 14766 square feet (1372 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Single Barrel - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free return airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
Free area shuttle up to 5 miles
Parking on site (USD 23 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
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Single Barrel
Things to do
24-hour gym
Arcade/game room
Free bicycle rentals
Indoor pool
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Free area shuttle
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Business services
14,766 square feet of conference space
7 meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
Self parking fee: USD 23 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
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
We should mention
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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
Reviews
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Reviews
8.4
Very good
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I really wish there was an in-room coffee pot. There were instant coffee packets and an electric kettle, but it’s just not the same. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were SO soft that your head would just sink to the bed all night. We were so sore when we woke up! There was a painting of a woman on the wall that seemed to be staring down on the bed (that was super creepy) and corn cobs on the curtains and wallpaper for some added charm. We especially loved how close it was to the venue, how easy it was to get to and from, and how The Graduate was so centrally located that we could walk to and from the venues and other areas for food & shopping.
The bed was comfortable. The balcony had broken glass under the table, there was a broken chair on the side of the balcony, weeds were growing on the balcony, it looked like mold was growing on the balcony. The carpet by both doors needed to be stretched badly. No extra toilet paper or plastic glasses for water. The ice machine area needed updated. The carpet and elevators needed updated.
Clean and cozy with fun decor! Staff were very friendly as well. We had a neat view of Memorial Stadium as well. We would stay again next time we are in Lincoln!
Mariah
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Cristal
25 Jul 2025
Cristal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Faith
24 Jul 2025
Faith
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aaron
24 Jul 2025
Aaron
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Conrad
23 Jul 2025
Conrad
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shelly
22 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Shelly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shelly
Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
We love the Graduate. Perfect for walking to the Haymarket area. Great food and drinks at the Single Barrel onsite. Makenna at the front desk was fantastic!
It is an interesting hotel. We liked the retro look and feel. The service was just average. Our room wasn't cleaned after our first night. Our room keys didn't work after the first night.
Loved the rooms the retro design was great. We had a hard time trying to find a place to park to check in to our room since there were 4 huge buses parked in the loading zone. Disappointed that we had to pay for parking you would think that would be part of your staying at there hotel.