Find Historic Hotels in Lincoln, IL

Sights with historical relevance in Lincoln are probably a big part of your travel plans. While you’re out exploring, you might want to check out the restaurants and coffeehouses.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Lincoln Inn on Route 66 and near I-55 is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free parking and free WiFi. Other choices near historic sites include Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln and Quality Inn & Suites Lincoln near I-55.

Lincoln is home to 16 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Landmarks like Railsplitter Covered Wagon and Postville Courthouse State Historic Site in Lincoln might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Lincoln Heritage Museum and Heritage In Flight Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Lincoln Speedway and Railsplitter State Park.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a building that has an officially recognized historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Lincoln, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the popular amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Lincoln, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.