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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, (1,638 reviews)
"I really enjoyed our stay, the staff super friendly and just a short distance from the shops and restaurants downtown! Will be staying here again!"
United States
Kristina
$112 nightly
The price is $125
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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, (1,584 reviews)
"Nice place, great breakfast!"
United States
Barbara
$101 nightly
The price is $114
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
A bar area with wooden bar counters, black bar stools, and hanging woven light fixtures.

3. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,055 reviews)
"Hotel staff was very helpful!"
United States
Connie
$120 nightly
The price is $135
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.

4. 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, (972 reviews)
"Great convenient location, great hotel"
United States
Bo
$122 nightly
The price is $137
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

5. Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn
2.0 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,284 reviews)
"Nice stay definitely would book again."
United States
antoinette
$85 nightly
The price is $95
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Heartland Inn
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

6. 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, (1,131 reviews)
"Great staff super nice room!"
United States
Deborah
$91 nightly
The price is $101
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
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.

7. 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 $129
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

8. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and friendly staff."
United States
Courtney
$137 nightly
The price is $153
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, tables, and chairs.

9. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Element by Marriott Iowa City
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (478 reviews)
"Clean rooms, excellent breakfast, loved our stay"
United States
Hieu
$129 nightly
The price is $144
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Element by Marriott Iowa City
A modern lobby with blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a stone backsplash.

10. 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, (1,019 reviews)
"Very good stay"
United States
Mikey
$72 nightly
The price is $81
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

11. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
2.5 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel was as described. Good place to stay"
United States
Sonia Jean
$105 nightly
The price is $117
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
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.

12. 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, (953 reviews)
"Very friendly staff - great location."
Canada
Rick
$101 nightly
The price is $113
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, and a well-lit entrance area.

13. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location , nice staff , good breakfast"
United States
KIMBERLY
$124 nightly
The price is $139
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.

14. 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, (500 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
ZOE
$166 nightly
The price is $186
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a glass-enclosed area with a view of the city.

15. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
2.0 star property
Iowa City
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"It was fine over priced but it was graduation weekend. It as clean as it could have been."
United States
Jesse
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
2.5 star property
Iowa River Landing
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"This was a great stay, basically in-town so off-site amenities are also available. A wonderful stay."
United States
Tim
$71 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.

17. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
2.5 star property
Coralville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a pleasant stay"
Canada
Antonella
$109 nightly
The price is $123
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
A multi-story hotel with a prominent Staybridge sign, a modern building facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

18. 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, (450 reviews)
"Overall very pleasant stay"
United States
Cindy
$114 nightly
The price is $127
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.

19. 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
$110 nightly
The price is $123
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
A spacious breakfast area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
2.0 star property
Coralville
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"I would stay again."
United States
Natasha
$84 nightly
The price is $94
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
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Top Iowa City Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was just ok. Room and property were adequate and clean."
Jose 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

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Iowa City Hostels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
0 Hostels
Lowest Price
$73
Highest Price
$186

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, Old Capitol Museum, and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. Locals like to shop at Coral Ridge Mall and Coral Valley Market.
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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