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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, 3 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Michael

AED 353

AED 410 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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.

2. Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Haymarket, 3.1 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Marc

AED 448

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern interior with a dining area, sofas, and a large chandelier.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and a sign for "Boitano's Lounge".

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, 2.7 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Christa

AED 670

AED 778 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A dining room with a long wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and wooden paneling.

A two-story brick house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.

4. Martha's Bed and Breakfast

1.2 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Daryl

AED 445

AED 518 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

5. Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 2.6 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Daniel

AED 340

AED 396 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

6. Tru By Hilton Lincoln East

2.9 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Tawakalitu

AED 372

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A reception area with three wooden reception desks, a wall-mounted TV, and a tiled floor.

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

Haymarket, 3.1 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Lucille

AED 449

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

8. Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Haymarket, 3.2 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Nichole

AED 433

AED 504 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

A modern hotel lobby with a breakfast bar, a 'Good Morning' sign, and a 'This is how we roll' sign.

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

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Downtown Lincoln, 2.8 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

gloria

AED 349

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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, 2.3 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Amy

AED 475

AED 552 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

11. Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

Downtown Lincoln, 1.9 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Tina

AED 231

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, black leather seating, and a variety of potted plants.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a coffee station, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A reception desk with a stone-textured wall, a sign offering assistance, and a payment terminal.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, and a desk with a lamp.

12. New Victorian Suites

2.9 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Allison

AED 232

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

13. Annabell Gardens

4.6 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Allen

AED 464

AED 539 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A Best Western Plus hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and multiple windows.

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

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.

14. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

8.7 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Gregory

AED 328

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a green accent wall.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads 'MUST. HAVE. COFFEE.'

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a shelf with coffee cups, and a storage area with boxes and a kettle.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet, and a desk.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln South by IHG

10.2 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Marcus

AED 301

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and large windows.

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and kitchen.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden cabinet with a microwave, a large flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a chair, a large painting on the wall, a bathtub, and a window with a TV.

16. Americinn by Wyndham Lincoln South

10.1 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Mary

AED 321

AED 373 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a decorative wall mural.

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Lincoln University Area

7.3 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Luis

AED 328

AED 392 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, seating, and a covered dining area.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a sunroof, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a stone backsplash.

18. Staybridge Suites Lincoln Northeast by IHG

7.1 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Dylan

AED 404

AED 470 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A courtyard with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, and string lights.

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a landscaped entrance.

A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, a tiled wall, and a visible entrance to a market area.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Lincoln South

7.5 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Raymond

AED 465

AED 541 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a brick wall.

A modern building with large windows and a fire pit in the center surrounded by outdoor seating.

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

A modern hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a mix of brick and glass facades.

20. The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.8 km from Lincoln Children's Zoo

Caidon

AED 408

AED 474 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lincoln Children's Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 749 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 112 reviews	View
The Kindler Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Martha's Bed and Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 256 reviews	View

Top Lincoln Children's Zoo Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"no"

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

10/10 Excellent

"After the heat wasn’t working fixed, everything was great"

Embassy Suites Lincoln

10/10 Excellent

"All staff helped me with my stay with no extra charge"

Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The man who takes care of the breakfast is a wonderful employee. He did everything to make our visit enjoyable."

New Victorian Suites

8/10 Good

"My stay at New Victorian Suites were very comfortable. The room was clean (I give 4 outvof 5) and quite roomy, though i was surprised that they didn't have coffee and coffee maker in the room as their amenities. The hotel staff were helpful and welcoming. The fitness room didn't have a treadmill. Breakfast was clean and very basic and lacking (no eggs, or any meat). But biscuit with gravy was decent."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I had such a good experience here. This hotel was very clean and quiet. And the staff was friendly too."

Large home centrally located; walk to Zoo, Sunken Gardens or Telegraph District.

10/10 Excellent

"We had a group of 9 in town for a Nebraska football game. House was great for our stay. Clean, comfortable, and lots of games to keep us entertained. Great location within walking distance to downtown and campus. Great communication and responsiveness! Would recommend."

Martha's Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Very special place"

Other attractions near Lincoln Children's Zoo

Sunken Gardens

9.0/10 (181 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sunken Gardens, a lovely green space in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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A large white building with a tall tower and a dome, surrounded by green grass and trees.

Nebraska State Capitol

8.6/10 (328 reviews)

Nebraska State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Lincoln, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Woods Tennis Center

Catch an event at Woods Tennis Center during your trip to Lincoln. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Antelope Park

9.0/10 (21 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Antelope Park, a lovely green space in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Hazel Abel Park

Hazel Abel Park is just one of the places to see in Lincoln, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frank H Woods Telpehone Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Frank H Woods Telpehone Museum during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Governor's Mansion

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Governor's Mansion, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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National Museum of Roller Skating

You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Roller Skating in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lincoln Children's Zoo?

Lincoln Children's Zoo 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 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lincoln Children's Zoo?

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 1.8 mi (3 km) from Lincoln Children's Zoo. Other good choices within a few miles include Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown and New Victorian Suites.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Lincoln Children's Zoo?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lincoln Children's Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lincoln Children's Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Lincoln Children's Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lincoln Children's Zoo?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Lincoln Children's Zoo, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Lincoln Children's Zoo?

You'll want to browse the collections at Sheldon Museum of Art, International Quilt Study Center, and Nebraska History Museum. You can check out the local talent at Lied Center, Pinnacle Bank Arena, and Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Sunken Gardens, Antelope Park, and Hazel Abel Park.

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Our top choices for Lincoln Children's Zoo hotels

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

2. Residence Inn By Marriott Lincoln Downtown

3. The Kindler Hotel

4. Martha's Bed and Breakfast

5. Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

6. Tru By Hilton Lincoln East

7. Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown

8. Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

10. The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

11. Town House Extended Stay Hotel Downtown

12. New Victorian Suites

13. Annabell Gardens

14. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln South by IHG

16. Americinn by Wyndham Lincoln South

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Lincoln University Area

18. Staybridge Suites Lincoln Northeast by IHG

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Lincoln South

20. The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Top Lincoln Children's Zoo Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Embassy Suites Lincoln

Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown

New Victorian Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG

Large home centrally located; walk to Zoo, Sunken Gardens or Telegraph District.

Martha's Bed and Breakfast

Other attractions near Lincoln Children's Zoo

Sunken Gardens

Nebraska State Capitol

Woods Tennis Center

Antelope Park

Hazel Abel Park

Frank H Woods Telpehone Museum

Governor's Mansion

National Museum of Roller Skating

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