The Best Hotels Closest to RailsWest Railroad Museum in Omaha for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for RailsWest Railroad Museum hotels

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

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 swimming pool with chairs around it, a door, and windows with a view of a car outside.

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

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

1.8 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Tamara

NT$2,829

NT$3,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

2. Countryside Inn & Suites

2.2 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Susan

NT$1,810

NT$2,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern retail area with a sign reading "The Shop," stocked with snacks and beverages, and featuring a microwave and storage cabinets.

An indoor swimming pool area with tiled flooring, poolside chairs, and a view of the outside.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a central bar, and a large chandelier.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

3.2 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Hoshana

NT$2,995

NT$3,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

4. Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

2.3 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Peter

NT$2,143

NT$2,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A reception area with a desk, computer, and a window with a view of the outside.

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

5. Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East

1.9 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Rebecca

NT$1,772

NT$2,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A reception desk with a flat-screen TV, a plant, and a coffee machine.

A hotel entrance with a covered porch, two blue benches, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a microwave, a lamp, and a TV.

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area

2.7 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Sophie

NT$1,377

NT$1,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

7. Western Inn

2.6 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Melissa

NT$1,858

NT$2,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large screen displaying the menu.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a food service counter.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.6 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Barbara

NT$2,942

NT$3,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, and a wine rack filled with bottles to the right.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, armchairs, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a bar, and large windows providing views of the outside.

9. The Farnam, Autograph Collection

6.9 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Melanie

NT$7,685

NT$9,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

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

3.9 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Tanya

NT$2,767

NT$3,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a red chair, a desk, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window with curtains.

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

3.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

janis

NT$2,915

NT$3,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, a desk lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance under a covered area, surrounded by brick buildings.

A swimming pool with a 30 ft depth marker, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed, with a clear view of the outdoors through large windows.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG

3.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Sheri

NT$3,207

NT$3,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

13. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

4.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

David

NT$2,163

NT$2,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious lobby with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and a red rope barrier.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A greenhouse with a glass roof, various plants, and a water feature.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, built-in cabinets, and a central island.

14. Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown by IHG

7.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Nicole

NT$3,493

NT$4,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A spacious living room with a dark gray sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

15. Magnolia Omaha Downtown Old - Market

7.2 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

William

NT$3,038

NT$3,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A coffee shop with shelves of snacks, a coffee machine, and a chilled section.

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

16. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

6.6 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Robert

NT$3,099

NT$3,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view.

A hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large digital display on the wall.

A bar area with a television mounted above the bar, a shelf with bottles, and two blue bar stools.

A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign that reads "Springhill Suites Marriott".

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.8 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Abigail

NT$3,038

NT$3,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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

18. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

13.6 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Dennis

NT$3,493

NT$4,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the city skyline, and the building labeled "OMAHA".

19. Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

6.7 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Scott

NT$6,097

NT$7,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bar area with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a central bar counter.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a grey armchair, a black leather sofa, and a small table with books and a glass.

A modern lounge area with a mural, a seating area with tire swings, and a digital display board.

20. Moxy Omaha Downtown

6.7 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Kelly

NT$2,735

NT$3,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to RailsWest Railroad Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA	8.6 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View
Countryside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,459 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs	7.6 Good 1,004 reviews	View
Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs	7.6 Good 1,005 reviews	View

Top RailsWest Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

BridgePointe Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very helpful, the room was clean and the amenities appropriate."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great as always"

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

8/10 Good

"Good people"

Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area

8/10 Good

"Las escaleras para subir esta muy sucias."

Countryside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"The room was clean. No complaints."

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

10/10 Excellent

"Will definitely stay again. Staff was great. Love the old charm of this hotel."

My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Was in a semi industrial area The people at desk super nice and friendly Area was quiet enough for the night Find an alternate route if train is crossing the road 2 blocks to the right when leaving the property in the morning"

Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

10/10 Excellent

"Muy buen lugar ,me la pase increíble"

Western Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Always love this place when in the area just to unwind and get away. It's perfect."

Other attractions near RailsWest 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.

See properties

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.

See properties

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

8.2/10 (83 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Union Pacific Railroad Museum during your travels in Council Bluffs. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

Western Historic Trails Center

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

See properties

Stir Cove

8.0/10 (91 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Stir Cove during your stay in Council Bluffs. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around RailsWest Railroad Museum?

RailsWest Railroad Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Council Bluffs known for its array of dining options and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to RailsWest 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 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from RailsWest Railroad Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Countryside Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to RailsWest Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from RailsWest Railroad Museum.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near RailsWest Railroad Museum.

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

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near RailsWest Railroad Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near RailsWest Railroad Museum?

Joslyn Art Museum, Historic General Dodge House, and Union Pacific Railroad Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Orpheum Theater, Squirrel Cage Jail, and Durham Museum are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Stir Cove, The Apollon, and The Rose Theater.

Find hotels near RailsWest Railroad Museum, Omaha from NT$1,542

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for RailsWest Railroad Museum hotels

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

2. Countryside Inn & Suites

3. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

4. Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

5. Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area

7. Western Inn

8. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

9. The Farnam, Autograph Collection

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

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

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG

13. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

14. Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown by IHG

15. Magnolia Omaha Downtown Old - Market

16. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

18. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

19. Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

20. Moxy Omaha Downtown

Compare popular hotels close to RailsWest Railroad Museum

Top RailsWest Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

BridgePointe Inn & Suites

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area

Countryside Inn & Suites

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

Western Inn

Other attractions near RailsWest Railroad Museum

Squirrel Cage Jail

Historic General Dodge House

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Bayliss Park

Mid-America Center

Joe's Karting

Western Historic Trails Center

Stir Cove

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia