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A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, a round coffee table, a blue sofa, and a reception desk.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A hotel reception area with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks, a refrigerator, a small table with a plant, and a projection screen displaying a purple abstract pattern.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.1 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Tamara

￥14,069

￥15,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A reception desk with a flat-screen TV displaying 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms' and a Lenovo computer.

A multi-story building with a red sign indicating a Red Roof Inn.

A hotel dining area with red leather chairs and tables, a kitchen area with appliances, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

2. Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

3.1 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Braden

￥12,078

￥13,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with a central dining area, kitchen, and a clock on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and a mirror reflecting the equipment.

A motel with a sign indicating free wifi, a parking lot with several vehicles, and a building with a blue-lit upper level.

3. Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

2.9 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Audrey

￥11,366

￥12,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a vanity with a sink, a small trash bin, and a bed in the background.

A modern office space with a reception desk, a small seating area, and a large window providing natural light.

A clean, well-lit lobby with a tiled floor, a black rug, and a door labeled "STAIRS".

A compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

4. Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East

3.1 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Rebecca

￥8,809

￥9,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a waiting area.

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

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a toilet.

A Western Inn building with a sign, windows, and air conditioning units.

5. Western Inn

3.1 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Daniel

￥9,237

￥10,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a brick facade, large entrance canopy, and multiple windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, metal poolside chairs, and a lifeguard chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A brick building with a patio area featuring a fire pit and seating.

6. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

13.8 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Maggie

￥15,632

￥18,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a digital thermostat.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a flat roof, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, a green office chair, a mounted TV, and a framed abstract art piece on the wall.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

5.9 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Susan

￥15,632

￥17,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Council Suites' sign, a 'Manager on Duty' sign, and a check-in/out schedule.

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, doors on both sides, and a sign indicating room number 101.

A corridor with vending machines and a self-service kiosk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

8. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

4.6 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

CARLOS

￥10,754

￥12,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a long bar, multiple seating options, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with a 'Hilton Honors' sign, a 'welcome to Carter Lake' sign, and a 'explore' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view.

A row of treadmills in a gym with a large mirror and a motivational quote on the wall.

9. Hampton Inn Omaha Airport

5.8 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

James

￥15,979

￥17,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel swimming pool with clear water, lounge chairs, and safety signs.

A breakfast area with a coffee station, fruit display, and waffle-making equipment.

A self-service beverage station with a sign for treats, a digital screen, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, a window with a view, and a nightstand with a lamp.

10. Hampton Inn Omaha Midtown-Aksarben Area

14.5 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Susan

￥15,972

￥18,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel lobby with a central kitchen area, seating arrangements, and a patterned wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A store with a refrigerated section, a chilled section, and a counter with snacks and beverages.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and green cushions, large windows, and a view of the street.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Aksarben Village

14 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Phil

￥14,361

￥16,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and a central planter.

A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of bar and dining tables.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A large, multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

12. Magnolia Omaha Downtown - Old Market

7.2 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

William

￥14,092

￥16,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a bar/lounge area.

A modern bar area with a brick wall backdrop, wooden bar counter, and multiple seating options.

A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the city.

13. Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

6.6 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Scott

￥27,633

￥32,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a sofa.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a dining area with patterned chairs.

A living room with four purple and grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a small side table.

14. Countryside Inn & Suites

3.5 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Robert

￥9,421

￥10,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A modern hotel with a large outdoor swimming pool, sun loungers, and a well-maintained garden area.

A gym with treadmills, a bench press, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk. There are windows with curtains and a wall-mounted lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a building with fire escapes, a round table, and two chairs.

15. Kimpton Cottonwood by IHG

9.7 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Christopher

￥24,001

￥29,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Best Western Plus hotel with a covered entrance, stone and brick exterior, and a landscaped front yard.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse. There are two black office chairs with wheels. The room has a wooden floor and a grey wall with a blue accent.

A self-service breakfast station with a variety of food options, a coffee machine, and two framed landscape paintings on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a lifebuoy, and a chair by the pool.

16. Best Western Plus Omaha Airport Inn

5.7 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Lori

￥14,923

￥16,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel entrance with a marquee sign, a large glass entrance, and a red carpet.

A hotel lobby with marble walls, a central light fixture, and two elevators.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by sofas and chairs, and a grill station.

A corridor with snack vending machines and refrigerated display cases in a store.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

7.1 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Julie

￥15,146

￥17,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with a no diving sign, poolside chairs, and a lifeguard chair.

18. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

4.4 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Tanya

￥13,756

￥15,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A restaurant with round tables, wooden chairs, and a brick wall.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large floral mural on the ceiling.

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a floral mural, modern seating, and a large window.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

6.5 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Chris

￥14,629

￥17,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Country Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures, and a welcome mat.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

A gym with cardio equipment, a large window, and a television on the wall.

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

4.1 km from Union Pacific Railroad Museum

James

￥14,227

￥15,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs	7.4 Good 1,007 reviews	View
Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80	7.2 Good 134 reviews	View
Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East	6.6 1,002 reviews	View
Western Inn	5.8 1,002 reviews	View

Top Union Pacific Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

8/10 Good

"The only complaint I have is that the door would stick in the door jam a bit and make a loud noise that I was afraid that it would bother the other travelers. Everything else was very nice. Staff were great and everything was nice and clean."

Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

8/10 Good

"Great stay for the price!! Finally a television with regular channels that was clear and easy to watch what we looked for!!! Clean and comfortable."

Accessible Escape- Completely Handicap accessible!

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was great. The weather could have been a bit better but we still were able to what we had planned. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. When we head back to the area, this will be what we check on first. Additional surfaces in the main level bathroom would have been nice but the rolling bedside table worked for that use. Hy-Vee was close for supplies and we took advantage of two meals during our stay."

Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens

10/10 Excellent

"It was a clean cozy house on the hill. Sharon is very thoughtful and helpful. there are notes everywhere that will answer all your questions. I will stay here again if I ever make it back this way."

Stay in the Heart of Council Bluffs' 100 Block

10/10 Excellent

"Great place right downtown for quick access to several places to eat or go out with friends."

Fully Renovated, Luxurious unit awaits you!

10/10 Excellent

"This property was so cute and so quiet. I will definitely rent this apt sometime in the future. The property gave me some ideas for my own home. Thank you!"

Cozy Council Bluffs Bungalow 10 mins from Omaha

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay! The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location was especially convenient for us since we were in town to move our daughter into college, and it made everything so much easier. One thing I hadn’t realized when booking was that the home is a duplex. That was completely my oversight—I simply missed that detail in the listing. We have two younger kids who aren’t really used to having neighbors so close, and they can sometimes get a little loud even when they’re just playing (and, of course, squabbling 😂), so I felt a little bad about the noise. But that was entirely on us and definitely not a reflection of the property. Overall, we had a great experience and the house was exactly what we needed for our stay. We were very comfortable, everything was convenient, and we would absolutely stay here again when we’re back in the area. Highly recommend!"

Renovated Tranquility Awaits You!

10/10 Excellent

"The house is spacious and comfortable. It was perfect for our family of 4."

Other attractions near Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Squirrel Cage Jail

7.2/10 (31 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Squirrel Cage Jail during your trip to Council Bluffs. Add the area's casinos or shops to your travel plans.

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Bayliss Park

7.8/10 (58 reviews)

Bayliss Park is just one of the places to see in Council Bluffs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's shops or casinos to your travel plans.

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Historic General Dodge House

7.8/10 (37 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Historic General Dodge House during your travels in Council Bluffs. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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RailsWest Railroad Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at RailsWest Railroad Museum during your trip to Council Bluffs. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Mid-America Center

8.4/10 (350 reviews)

Catch an event at Mid-America Center during your trip to Council Bluffs. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Joe's Karting

7.8/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit Joe's Karting during your travels to Council Bluffs. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Freedom Park Navy Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Freedom Park Navy Museum in Omaha. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can learn about the history of Council Bluffs with a trip to Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Union Pacific Railroad Museum?

Union Pacific Railroad Museum is located in a welcoming area of Council Bluffs known for its popular zoo and top-notch casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 18 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Union Pacific Railroad Museum?

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Other good choices within 5 miles include Countryside Inn & Suites and BridgePointe Inn & Suites.

How many hotels will I find near Union Pacific Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Union Pacific Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Union Pacific Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Union Pacific Railroad Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Union Pacific Railroad Museum?

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What can I see and do near Union Pacific Railroad Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at The Durham Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, and Squirrel Cage Jail. Explore notable local landmarks like Orpheum Theater, Historic General Dodge House, and Durham Museum. You can catch a show at Stir Cove, The Rose Theater, and The Apollon.

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Our top choices for Union Pacific Railroad Museum hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

2. Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

3. Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

4. Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East

5. Western Inn

6. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

8. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

9. Hampton Inn Omaha Airport

10. Hampton Inn Omaha Midtown-Aksarben Area

11. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Aksarben Village

12. Magnolia Omaha Downtown - Old Market

13. Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

14. Countryside Inn & Suites

15. Kimpton Cottonwood by IHG

16. Best Western Plus Omaha Airport Inn

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

18. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

19. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

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Top Union Pacific Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

Accessible Escape- Completely Handicap accessible!

Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens

Stay in the Heart of Council Bluffs' 100 Block

Fully Renovated, Luxurious unit awaits you!

Cozy Council Bluffs Bungalow 10 mins from Omaha

Renovated Tranquility Awaits You!

Other attractions near Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Squirrel Cage Jail

Bayliss Park

Historic General Dodge House

RailsWest Railroad Museum

Mid-America Center

Joe's Karting

Freedom Park Navy Museum

Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook

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