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Recommended hotels in Iowa City

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."

1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,664 reviews)
"Short stay but everything was good."
United States
Mark
$112 nightly
The price is $125
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.

2. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
3.0 star property
Iowa River Landing
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,609 reviews)
"The room was clean breakfast was awesome"
United States
Jeremy
$101 nightly
The price is $114
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (982 reviews)
"Great convenient location, great hotel"
United States
Bo
$124 nightly
The price is $139
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, featuring a sun motif. The building has a modern design with brick and stone accents, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
3.0 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (984 reviews)
"Convenient right off the highway super clean great breakfast!!"
United States
Laura
$93 nightly
The price is $104
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
A bar area with wooden bar counters, black bar stools, and hanging woven light fixtures.

5. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,059 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
William
$129 nightly
The price is $144
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

6. Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn
2.0 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,313 reviews)
"Check-in was fast, staff was pleasant and helpful, room was clean, reasonably priced, and included breakfast, parking and shuttle if needed."
United States
Elisa
$91 nightly
The price is $102
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Heartland Inn
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
2.5 star property
Coralville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,149 reviews)
"nice, clean, well located place to stay."
United States
Chuck
$91 nightly
The price is $102
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

8. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
2.5 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Shawna
$98 nightly
The price is $110
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
A modern lobby with blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a stone backsplash.

9. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
2.5 star property
Coralville
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,049 reviews)
"Good stay"
United States
Linda
$71 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a tiled floor. There are lounge chairs and a table with chairs around the pool.

10. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
2.5 star property
Miller Orchard
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Rebecca K
$116 nightly
The price is $130
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, tables, and chairs.

11. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Element by Marriott Iowa City
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (480 reviews)
"Great hotel! Loved the breakfast."
United States
Andrew
$129 nightly
The price is $144
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Element by Marriott Iowa City
A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
4.0 star property
Iowa River Landing
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel and great staff"
United States
Kyle
$145 nightly
The price is $162
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
3.0 star property
University Heights
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (504 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
ZOE
$156 nightly
The price is $175
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
2.5 star property
Coralville
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean hotel and friendly staff . Would stay again"
United States
Ryan
$116 nightly
The price is $129
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
2.5 star property
Iowa River Landing
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice place with reasonable rate for football weekend. Always appreciate breakfast buffet."
United States
John
$71 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, and a well-lit entrance area.

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing
3.0 star property
Iowa River Landing
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location , nice staff , good breakfast"
United States
KIMBERLY
$124 nightly
The price is $139
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with blinds.

17. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
3.0 star property
Iowa River Landing
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (457 reviews)
"Overall very pleasant stay"
United States
Cindy
$119 nightly
The price is $133
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a brown armchair, and a round coffee table. There is a fireplace, a reception desk, and a colorful striped rug.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville
3.0 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Tania
$131 nightly
The price is $147
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville
A breakfast buffet with cereal, fruits, and pastries.

19. MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City
2.5 star property
Coralville
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (588 reviews)
"We stayed two nights. Th"
United States
Krystal
$96 nightly
The price is $108
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City
An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.

20. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
2.5 star property
Coralville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice clean place to stay."
United States
William
$106 nightly
The price is $118
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
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Top Iowa City Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

8/10 Good
"The only thing I absolutely did not like was the smell of pot. Beds were also too tall for handicappers to get in"
katherine 4-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

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Iowa City Hostels information

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Accommodation
0 Hostels
Lowest Price
$80
Highest Price
$175

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Iowa City?
You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Iowa City accommodations, which have good reviews from our travelers: Graduate by Hilton Iowa City - Located within a 10-minute walk of University of Iowa. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Iowa City?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 29°F. The snowiest months in Iowa City are January, November, December, and March, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of snowfall.
What is there to see and do in Iowa City?
In general, Iowa City is known for its college atmosphere, live music, and sports. Get out into nature with places like Devonian Fossil Gorge, Lake Macbride State Park, and Cedar River. Cultural attractions include The Englert Theater, University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, and Old Capitol Museum. Locals like to shop at Coral Ridge Mall and Coral North.
What's the best way to get to and around Iowa City while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Iowa City in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), located 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from the city center.

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