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Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4.0 star property
Hotel with free airport shuttle, steps from Lincoln Children's Museum

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Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln, in downtown's heart, offers an indoor pool and arcade/game room. Guests start their day with breakfast at Single Barrel, enjoy free in-room WiFi, and can work out at the 24-hour gym or use the area shuttle to visit nearby attractions like Lied Center.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room (Room, 2 Queen Beds, Stadium View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room (Room, 2 Queen Beds, Stadium View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508

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
  • Haymarket Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Located close to Lincoln Children's Museum and Lied Center, Graduate by Hilton Lincoln provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Single Barrel, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and free bicycle rentals
  • Self parking (surcharge), 7 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A ballroom, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 231 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

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Property amenities

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 at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • Self 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.
  • 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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Renovated entire property - March 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Graduate by Hilton Lincoln have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Graduate by Hilton Lincoln pet-friendly?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Lincoln allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

Self parking is available for USD 23 per night.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Graduate by Hilton Lincoln provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–10:00 PM on request.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Lincoln located?

Located in Downtown Lincoln, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln Children's Museum and University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lied Center and Sheldon Museum of Art are also within 10 minutes. Lincoln Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1245 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! It was a great little hotel in a nice area. Food was delicious at the hotel and all the staff was sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was awesome!! Cutest and cleanest property ever!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique decor. Close to food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a concert. It was within walking distance of the arena and had tons of food and bar options around it. Great place. Super clean and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The valet service was superb on game day!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Basmattee

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vintage hotel. Very cute. Complimentary coffee in the mornings! and near everything in Lincoln which is very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. The people are awesome very nice and very attentive. I have stayed there multiple times and will continue.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ohad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool retro hotel. Looked like a dorm room From the 1960. My only concern is the sheets had a blood stain on the bottom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is awesome. The staff are friendly and were a joy to be around. The decor is full on corn husker. :o) Fabulous location- everything is walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Graduate staff were so friendly. We would stay here again. And it’s located in the Hay Market, so close to great restaurants and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walk everywhere

Close to everything downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonij

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House cleaning did a poor job during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish they would just put the parking in the price of the room. Got there and it's an extra fee for parking. I thought I paid all the taxes and fees when I made the reservation but apparently that was not the case.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of property was excellent. Many places to eat and shop. Liked the check in staff. Young and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked the premier suite on the property four months out and it was not clean and the staff acted annoyed by everything. Super disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for a quick night stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy a stay at The Graduate! Friendly staff, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Unique and fun!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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