Top-rated hotels in Omaha

Omaha spreads across the Missouri River plain, and its visitor heart is Downtown and the Old Market, a grid of cobblestone streets with restaurants and galleries. The hotels on this shortlist sit in and around that core: The Farnam Autograph Collection on Farnam Street, the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District on N 10th St, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market on South 10th Street, The Peregrine Omaha Downtown Curio Collection by Hilton on S 18th St, Hotel Deco on Harney Street and the Magnolia Hotel Omaha on Howard St. The Hilton Omaha on Cass St and the Kimpton Cottonwood by IHG on S 36th Street lie close by, while the Omaha Marriott on Regency Cir and the DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest on S 72nd Street serve the wider city.

Couples and first-time visitors will find the Old Market and downtown addresses easiest for walking to dinner, and the Farnam, with 470 reviews and a 4.8 rating, is the highest rated here. Families have room to spread out at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market or the DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest, both with pools. Business travellers are well served by the Capitol District and Regency Cir addresses, and short-break visitors can pick almost any of these to be minutes from the centre.

Getting there and around

Omaha is served by Eppley Airfield (OMA), about three miles northeast of downtown, with direct flights to many major U.S. cities. From the airport, taxis, ride-share services and rental cars are available, and public buses also connect to downtown. By car, the city is reached via Interstate 80 from the east and west, and Interstate 29 from the north and south. Amtrak's California Zephyr stops at the Omaha station, though service is once daily in each direction. Getting around is easiest by car, as the city is spread out and public transit is limited; downtown and the Old Market are walkable.

When to go

The best times to visit Omaha are spring (April to May) and fall (September to October), when temperatures are mild and outdoor activities are comfortable. Summers can be hot and humid, with highs often in the upper 80s to low 90s Fahrenheit, while winters are cold, with occasional snow and temperatures below freezing. Major events include the College World Series in June and the Omaha Jazz and Blues Festival in July. For fewer crowds, consider late spring or early fall.