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Central City Nebraska Accommodations

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The Central City center is approximately 1 mile north of Litzenberg Memorial Cnty Hosp and 19 miles northeast of Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

Located in Merrick County, Nebraska, Central City serves as the county seat and a testament to the rich history and vivid culture of the region. Recreation lovers will find plenty to enjoy in the city's numerous parks. North Park, a local favorite, provides ample space for strolls, picnics, and outdoor games. The Central City Swimming Pool is a popular spot during the summer months, being a refreshing escape from the heat. Additionally, the Central City Skate Park caters to adrenaline enthusiasts with its well-designed ramps and rails. If you're a history buff or culture fan, Central City will not disappoint either. State Theatre, formerly Martha Ellen Auditorium, is a historic cinema and an ideal place for a romantic date or a family outing, hosting a variety of movies throughout the year. The Heber Hord House and Wright Morris Boyhood House allow a glimpse into the area's past through their well-preserved architecture. Lastly, the Riverside Park Dance Pavilion is a testament to the city's enduring love for music and dance. The Central City area houses a variety of lodging options suitable for any visitor's needs. Guests can choose from a range of comfortable hotels, cozy motels, and lovely inns, ensuring a pleasant stay, whether it's for a night or an extended visit. Additionally, for those seeking a more homelike experience, there are suites available, complete with convenient amenities to enhance your trip to this welcoming community. Central City's blend of recreational facilities, historical attractions, and vivid cultural scene makes it a destination that's well worth exploring. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a history lover, or a culture seeker, the city offers a diverse array of experiences, so your visit will be truly memorable. More from this guide...

Central City Hotels & Accommodations

Travelodge by Wyndham Grand Island
+1-888-389-4121
1311 South Locust, Grand Island, NE 68801 ~22.97 miles southwest of Central City
  • Economical property
From$60
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Days Inn by Wyndham Grand Island
+1-888-675-2083
2620 Diers Ave., Grand Island, NE 68803 ~23.29 miles southwest of Central City
  • 2 star Rural hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$60
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Island Inn
+1-800-716-8490
2311 South Locust, Grand Island, NE 68801 ~23.38 miles southwest of Central City
  • Economy hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
Ramada Midtown Conference Center in Grand Island
+1-800-805-5223
2503 South Locust St., Grand Island, NE 68801 ~23.42 miles southwest of Central City
  • Three Star Downtown hotel
  • Check in time: 4:00pm
From$80
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Grand Island
+1-888-965-1860
2603 South Locust St., Grand Island, NE 68801 ~23.50 miles southwest of Central City
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • Free breakfast available
From$57
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Best Western Plus Grand Island Inn & Suites - Grand Island
+1-888-788-5576
2707 South Locust St., Grand Island, NE 68801 ~23.51 miles southwest of Central City
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • Check in time: 03:00
From$57
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Comfort Inn Grand Island North in Grand Island
+1-888-897-9207
3535 West State St., Grand Island, NE 68803 ~23.66 miles southwest of Central City
  • Economy Suburban property
  • 2 floors in property
From$79
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Sleep Inn in Grand Island
+1-888-311-4278
1716 North Diers, Grand Island, NE 68803 ~23.71 miles southwest of Central City
  • Low-priced Airport hotel
  • Free breakfast
From$59
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites
+1-888-469-4795
3021 South Locust, Grandisland, NE 68801 ~23.72 miles southwest of Central City
  • Low Cost Highway hotel
  • Free breakfast available
MainStay Suites Grand Island in Grand Island
+1-888-734-9421
3051 South Locust St., Grand Island, NE 68801 ~23.75 miles southwest of Central City
  • Low Cost Suburban property
  • 58 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$69
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Super 8 by Wyndham Grand Island South
+1-888-841-5292
3205 South Locust St., Grand Island, NE 68801 ~23.82 miles southwest of Central City
  • Economy Suburban property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy Read more
From$48
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Island : 805 Allen Dr.
+1-888-455-5160
805 Allen Dr., Grand Island, NE 68803 ~23.96 miles southwest of Central City
  • 3 star Highway property
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$85
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Boarders Inn & Suites
+1-888-965-8297
3333 Ramada Rd., Grand Island, NE 68801 ~23.97 miles southwest of Central City
  • Cheap Highway property
  • 202 rooms in hotel
From$69
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Candlewood Suites Grand Island in Grand Island
+1-888-906-6358
859 Allen Dr., Grand Island, NE 68803 ~24.00 miles southwest of Central City
  • Low priced Suburban hotel
  • Check in: 4:00 PM
From$79
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Island, an IHG Hotel
+1-888-749-6785
3404 West Faidley Ave., Grand Island, NE 68803 ~24.00 miles southwest of Central City
  • 3-star hotel
  • Hotel has 20 suites
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Comfort Suites in Grand Island
+1-888-878-9982
228 Lake St., Grand Island, NE 68801 ~24.03 miles southwest of Central City
  • Three Star property
  • Check in time: 3.00pm
From$80
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Comfort Suites : 228 Lake St.
+1-888-389-4485
228 Lake St., Grand Island, NE 68803 ~24.04 miles southwest of Central City
  • 3-star property
  • Access to gym on-site
From$80
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Hampton Inn Grand Island
+1-888-389-4121
504 North Diers Ave., Grand Island, NE 68803 ~24.29 miles southwest of Central City
  • Low Cost Highway property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$89
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Motel 6 Grand Island, NE
+1-888-675-2083
7301 Bosselman Ave., Grand Island, NE 68803 ~28.31 miles southwest of Central City
  • Low priced hotel
From$60
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Americas Best Value Inn York
+1-800-716-8490
2426 South Lincoln Ave., York, NE 68467 ~28.74 miles southeast of Central City
  • Two-star Rural property
  • 40 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$60
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Days Inn by Wyndham Grand Island I-80
+1-800-805-5223
7800 Us 281, Grand Island, NE 68803 ~28.83 miles southwest of Central City
  • Midscale Highway property
  • 2 floors in property
From$64
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Suburban Studios I 80 Grand Island
+1-888-965-1860
7838 B Us 281, Grand Island, NE 68803 ~28.87 miles southwest of Central City
  • Low Cost Highway hotel
  • 49 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$50
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Quality Inn & Conference Center I 80 Grand Island - Grand Island
+1-888-788-5576
7838 a Us 281, Grand Island, NE 68803 ~29.18 miles southwest of Central City
  • Mid-scale Highway property
  • Fitness center on property
From$49
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Hampton Inn York in York
+1-888-897-9207
309 West David Dr., York, NE 68467 ~29.25 miles southeast of Central City
  • 3 star Highway property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$95
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Days Inn by Wyndham York - York
+1-888-311-4278
3710 South Lincoln Ave., York, NE 68467 ~29.32 miles southeast of Central City
  • Economical Rural hotel
  • 3 suites in property
From$60
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites York, an IHG Hotel - York
+1-888-469-4795
4020 Grand Ave., York, NE 68467 ~29.32 miles southeast of Central City
  • Mid-scale Downtown hotel
  • Access to gym on-site
From$95
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Victorian Inn & Suites - York
+1-888-734-9421
3724 South Us Highway 81, York, NE 68467 ~29.37 miles southeast of Central City
  • Two star Highway hotel
  • 51 rooms in property
From$49
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Quality Inn : 3815 South Lincoln Ave.
+1-888-841-5292
3815 South Lincoln Ave., York, NE 68467 Website ~29.42 miles southeast of Central City
  • Low priced Highway property
  • Fitness center on property
From$89
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Super 8 by Wyndham York Ne
+1-888-455-5160
4112 South Lincoln Ave., York, NE 68467 ~29.43 miles southeast of Central City
  • Low Cost hotel
From$60
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Best Western Plus York Hotel & Conference Center
+1-888-965-8297
4619 South Lincoln Ave., York, NE 68467 ~29.79 miles southeast of Central City
  • Midscale Convention Center property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$83
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Motel 6 York, NE : 4817 South Lincoln Ave.
+1-888-906-6358
4817 South Lincoln Ave., York, NE 68467 ~29.89 miles southeast of Central City
  • Economical Highway hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
Quality Inn Columbus Rivers Edge Convention Center : 265 33rd Ave.
+1-888-749-6785
265 33rd Ave., Columbus, NE 68601 ~38.78 miles northeast of Central City
  • Midscale Convention Center hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$69
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Cardinal Inn Hotel & Event Center - Albion
+1-888-878-9982
2588 Nebraska Highway 14, Albion, NE 68620 ~38.98 miles north of Central City
  • Economy Rural hotel
  • 40 rooms in property
From$92
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Americas Best Value Inn - Columbus
+1-888-389-4485
3803 23rd St., Columbus, NE 68601 ~39.19 miles northeast of Central City
  • Low priced property
  • Free comp. breakfast
Super 8 by Wyndham Columbus
+1-888-389-4121
3324 20th St., Columbus, NE 68601 ~39.36 miles northeast of Central City
  • Inexpensive Highway hotel
  • Check in time: 11:00 AM
Hampton by Hilton Columbus Ne
+1-888-675-2083
3536 23rd St., Columbus, NE 68601 ~39.38 miles northeast of Central City
  • Midscale property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From$80
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Holiday Inn Express Hastings, an IHG Hotel - Hastings
+1-800-716-8490
3605 Cimarron Plaza, Hastings, NE 68901 ~40.02 miles southwest of Central City
  • Low Cost Rural property
  • Check-in: 04:00pm
From$60
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Quality Inn
+1-800-805-5223
203 West 33rd St., Hastings, NE 68901 ~40.11 miles southwest of Central City
  • Affordable Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 39 rooms
From$80
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Hampton by Hilton Hastings Ne
+1-888-965-1860
215 East 31st St., Hastings, NE 68901 ~40.11 miles southwest of Central City
  • Midscale property
  • 22 suites in property
From$80
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Comfort Inn - Hastings
+1-888-788-5576
2903 Osborne Dr. West, Hastings, NE 68901 Website ~40.28 miles southwest of Central City
  • 3 star Downtown hotel
  • 61 rooms in hotel
From$60
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My Place Hotel Hastings Ne in Hastings
+1-888-897-9207
200 East 31st St., Hastings, NE 68901 ~40.44 miles southwest of Central City
  • Midscale Highway property
  • 3 floors in property
From$85
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Dragonfly Inn and Suites in Hastings
+1-888-311-4278
2424 Osborne Dr. East, Hastings, NE 68901 ~40.50 miles southwest of Central City
  • Inexpensive Golf Course hotel
  • Check in: 3.00 PM
From$46
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Motel 6 Hastings Ne in Hastings
+1-888-469-4795
2205 Osborne Dr. East, Hastings, NE 68901 ~40.71 miles southwest of Central City
  • 2-star Convention Center property
  • 101 sleeping rooms in hotel
Super 8 by Wyndham Hastings - Hastings
+1-888-734-9421
2200 North Kansas Ave., Hastings, NE 68901 ~40.76 miles southwest of Central City
  • 2-star property
  • Check in: 11:00 AM
From$60
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Sleep Inn And Suites
+1-888-841-5292
303 23rd St., Columbus, NE 68601 ~41.08 miles northeast of Central City
  • 3-star Highway property
  • 12 suites in hotel
From$80
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus, an IHG Hotel in Columbus
+1-888-455-5160
524 23rd St. East, Columbus, NE 68601 ~41.48 miles northeast of Central City
  • Economy property
  • 2 conference rooms in property
From$89
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus Ne
+1-888-965-8297
1716 East 23rd St., Columbus, NE 68601 ~42.17 miles northeast of Central City
  • Cheap Highway property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$69
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Midlands Lodge
+1-888-906-6358
910 West J St., Hastings, NE 68901 ~43.38 miles southwest of Central City
  • Inexpensive property
  • Check in time: 3:00pm
From$38
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Bar Chart: Upcoming 20 Days of Central City Hotel Rates

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all Central City, NE discounts available. The chart reflects the cheapest Central City hotel for each day and each star rating category.

Planning Your Trip: Central City's Best Seasons

Central City, Nebraska features a continental climate, offering distinct seasonal activities and experiences. Spring is ideal for bird-watching, photography, or simply enjoying a leisurely walk in nature. The summer heat brings the community together for the annual Merrick County Fair in July, featuring agricultural displays, rodeos, and country music concerts. Fall is a fantastic time to tour the Merrick County Historical Museum, with the vibrant autumn leaves creating a picturesque backdrop. Winters can be cold, providing opportunities for indoor activities such as visiting the local library or community center. The city also boasts an impressive 221 sunny days annually, surpassing the national average. This abundance of sunshine makes it a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, and more. For those seeking the most pleasant weather, the months of May, June, and September are particularly delightful. Conversely, the cold of January and December makes these periods less comfortable, yet they offer a special beauty with their winter landscapes. Regardless of the season, Central City showcases the appeal of Nebraska's heartland, making it a worthwhile destination year-round.

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Central City by Star Rating

Below are 3 charts demonstrating mean price trends by star rating class in Central City, NE. You can use these illustrations to evaluate the cheapest dates to stay in Central City throughout the year.

High-End Living: Premium Hotels in Central City, NE

In Central City, NE, visitors can find a collection of premium accommodations to suit their needs. From luxury hotels equipped with a range of amenities to cozy, comfortable inns, there is something for every type of traveler. Most offer complimentary, self-serve breakfasts and free Wi-Fi, ensuring connectivity and a good start to the day. Many accommodations in Central City maintain a commitment to guest comfort and cleanliness with smoke-free premises. Visitors traveling with their vehicles can also expect free self-parking facilities. Some accommodations even go a step further to offer access to indoor or outdoor pools and fitness facilities, enhancing the overall stay experience. With a range of option in Central City, finding accommodation that fits both requirement and budget is effortless.

Discover Central City, NE: Economy Hotels

3 Star Average Prices: $102.48

The Central City area features a variety of affordable accommodations for travelers of all types. Whether you're road-tripping across the state with your RV or looking for a budget-friendly room, you'll find an array of options that won't break the bank. Many of these economy motels, hotels, inns, and suites boast amenities such as free self-parking, making it easy for travelers with vehicles. You can also expect perks like free Wi-Fi, allowing you to stay connected without incurring extra costs. Moreover, several properties are smoke-free, ensuring a cozy and healthy rest. Some even have complimentary newspapers in the lobby, keeping you informed during your stay.

2 Star Average Prices: $94.65

Central City, NE, Hotel Discounts: A Comprehensive Guide

For individuals or groups headed to Central City, NE, HotelPlanner offers a variety of deals tailored to suit different needs. Benefits include rates suited for both long and short-term stays, making it an ideal choice for various events such as family vacations, weddings, or reunions. Further, special membership privileges, like those extended to AAA members, can enhance savings offering flexible cancellation policies, complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and resort credits. Whether planning a solo trip, a family getaway, or a senior's excursion, visitors can expect satisfactory service from a wide range of properties, accommodating all budgets. With HotelPlanner, enjoy a memorable stay in Central City, NE without breaking the bank.

The Evolution of Central City, NE: From Pawnee Roots to Agricultural Hub

Before Central City, Nebraska was founded, the area was home to the Pawnee people, specifically the Chaui tribe. The Chaui, one of the Pawnee's four tribes, had a village where Central City is now located. This village's existence dates back to the late 1700s. A significant event in the area's history is a battle among the Pawnee themselves. This battle was between two groups: the Southern Pawnee, which included the Chaui, Pitahauerit, and Kitkehahki, and another group known as the Skidi. Major Frank North, in the year 1875, recorded an account from an elderly Chaui man about this conflict. The story reveals the complex political relationships between the early inhabitants of the region that would become Central City. The city's original name was Lone Tree, named after a solitary tree that stood as a landmark on the plains. However, in 1875, the community felt the need to rebrand itself. Some locals believed that the name Lone Tree made the place seem empty and unwelcoming, which they feared would deter new settlers from moving to the area. They argued that this could limit the town's growth and development. On the other side of the debate, there were those who felt that Lone Tree was a beautiful name that held sentimental value for the pioneers who had first settled in the area. After much discussion, those who wanted to change the name won. They filed a petition with the Merrick County Court, and on July 1, 1875, the name was officially changed to Central City. This new name was chosen to highlight the town's strategic location in the heartland of Nebraska's agricultural region, suggesting that it was a central hub for commerce and farming. This renaming marked a new chapter for the city, positioning it as a place of potential and progress in the midst of Nebraska's rich farmlands.

FAQs about hotels in Central City

What are the top rated hotels in Central City?

My Place Hotel Hastings Ne, Candlewood Suites Grand Island and Quality Inn Columbus Rivers Edge Convention Center are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the most high-end hotels in Central City?

Ramada Midtown Conference Center, SureStay Plus by Best Western Grand Island and Best Western Plus Grand Island Inn & Suites are the top 3 luxury hotels near Central City city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Central City?

Travelodge by Wyndham Grand Island, Days Inn by Wyndham Grand Island, and Island Inn are the properties closest to Central City city center.

How much does a cheap hotel in Central City cost per night?

In the last year, a 2 star hotel in Central City can be as cheap as $94.65 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

How much does a 3 star hotel in Central City cost per night?

In the last year, the average 3 star hotel in Central City has been $102.48 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

What are the most popular independent hotels in Central City?

My Place Hotel Hastings Ne, Boarders Inn & Suites and Victorian Inn & Suites are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Choice Hotels branded hotels in Central City?

Quality Inn Columbus Rivers Edge Convention Center, Comfort Inn Grand Island North and Sleep Inn are the best rated Choice Hotels branded hotels (based on HotelPlanner reviews score).

What are the best Best Western hotels in Central City?

Best Western Plus Grand Island Inn & Suites and Best Western Plus York Hotel & Conference Center are the best rated Best Western branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

What are the most popular IHG hotels in Central City?

Candlewood Suites Grand Island, Holiday Inn Express & Suites York, an IHG Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Hastings, an IHG Hotel are the best rated Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

Recent traveler guest reviews of Central City, NE

Below are reviews of the city of Central City, NE from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Veteran's Memorial"
Score 4.0 / 5

The Veteran's Memorial is beautiful. The Old Historic Museum is interesting and the new building will be outstanding. The town and townspeople are very nice.

Sarrell M., from 15-Jul-2022
The average traveler rating of the city of Central City, NE shown above is 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 reviews
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