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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

2.5 star property
Coralville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Friendly staff and very clean room "
United States
Kelly
$58 nightly
The price is $65
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

2.5 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great stay in Coralville!!"
United States
Nancy
$68 nightly
The price is $76
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1286)
"Great area and helpful staff members! "
United States
Riley
$95 nightly
The price is $106
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

2.0 star property
Iowa City
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Clean rooms and breakfast was good! Staff was very friendly and helpful"
United States
Jane A
$60 nightly
The price is $67
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

3.0 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (758)
"Parking was easy and secure, wonderful stay"
United States
RANDY
$72 nightly
The price is $81
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.0 star property
Iowa River Landing
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1354)
"Room, staff, and breakfast were all outstanding!"
United States
Laverne
$90 nightly
The price is $101
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

2.5 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (858)
"The hotel was clean and the employees were great. "
United States
Lora
$77 nightly
The price is $86
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1021)
"Great hotel"
United States
Mark
$98 nightly
The price is $109
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG

2.0 star property
Coralville
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (55)
"Nice property and great staff."
United States
Carlos
$52 nightly
The price is $58
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

2.5 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (528)
"Great staff and cleanliness location all was great"
United States
Kelly
$87 nightly
The price is $98
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Iowa City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (948)
"Great hotel "
United States
Lilia
$125 nightly
The price is $140
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Heartland Inn

2.0 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1077)
"Staff was friendly, room was clean and beds comfortable"
United States
Peggy
$75 nightly
The price is $84
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Heartland Inn

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

2.5 star property
Coralville
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (932)
"The stay was amazing we enjoyed the breakfast and the room was great "
United States
Tammy
$114 nightly
The price is $129
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

3.0 star property
University Heights
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (437)
"Excellent quiet place to stay at ! "
United States
Gabina
$131 nightly
The price is $147
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

4.0 star property
Iowa River Landing
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Beautiful, clean, great rooms and great location!"
United States
Brad
$127 nightly
The price is $142
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (826)
"The room was clean and had good amenities."
United States
Owen
$97 nightly
The price is $108
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

2.5 star property
Coralville
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (563)
"Great location and helpful staff! "
United States
Jack
$81 nightly
The price is $91
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

2.5 star property
Coralville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The hotel was great "
United States
Linda
$78 nightly
The price is $88
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

2.5 star property
Iowa River Landing
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"wonderful stay"
United States
Deana
$60 nightly
The price is $67
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

2.0 star property
Coralville
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Great stay staff was amazing "
United States
Timothy
$54 nightly
The price is $61
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
$58
Highest Price
$147

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: Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel. 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.
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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