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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, (1,696 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Rachel
The price is AED 340
AED 387 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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, (1,643 reviews)
"The room was clean, breakfast was also good and very conveniently located."
Canada
Peter
The price is AED 367
AED 418 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hilton Garden Inn' sign.

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, (1,000 reviews)
"It was all great"
United States
lori
The price is AED 442
AED 502 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

4. 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, (1,176 reviews)
"nice, clean, well located place to stay."
United States
Chuck
The price is AED 294
AED 330 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
A spacious library with bookshelves, a reading area with a sofa, and a large globe hanging from the ceiling.

5. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,060 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
William
The price is AED 419
AED 469 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Graduate by Hilton 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.

6. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
2.5 star property
Miller Orchard
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a normal hotel breakfast, aside from broken beverage machines. It is noticed that the hotel is updating things however, there are several trip hazards in the floor tiles."
United States
Jamie
The price is AED 331
AED 376 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, tables, and chairs.

7. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Element by Marriott Iowa City
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (488 reviews)
"Great hotel! Loved the breakfast."
United States
Andrew
The price is AED 465
AED 529 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Element by Marriott Iowa City
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
chris
The price is AED 493
AED 559 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

9. Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn
2.0 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,354 reviews)
"Clean room, nice area, ok breakfast. Would stay here again."
United States
Russ
The price is AED 341
AED 382 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Heartland Inn
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows.

10. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
2.5 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Shawna
The price is AED 311
AED 352 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.

11. 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, (513 reviews)
"Had one of the best experiences , very happy with my over all stay. thank you"
United States
anthony
The price is AED 602
AED 685 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
A modern lobby with blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a stone backsplash.

12. 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, (1,065 reviews)
"Great room. Property was clean and staff was very friendly."
United States
Amy
The price is AED 259
AED 290 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location , nice staff , good breakfast"
United States
KIMBERLY
The price is AED 419
AED 476 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing
An outdoor patio with red seating, a grill, and string lights.

14. 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, (466 reviews)
"Very nice and clean property."
United States
Beata
The price is AED 411
AED 468 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
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.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
3.0 star property
Coralville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great breakfast and clean room. Also, loved the free parking."
United States
Michael
The price is AED 364
AED 407 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
A hotel room with a dining area, a coffee station, and a large window.

16. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
2.5 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is AED 343
AED 385 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.

17. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG
3.0 star property
Coralville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (179 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel really clean very friendly and helpful staff great breakfast very nice clean rooms"
United States
shane
The price is AED 323
AED 368 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Tania
The price is AED 364
AED 413 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a glass-enclosed area with a view of the city.

19. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
2.0 star property
Iowa City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great spot for pets. Front seat staff were extremely helpful."
United States
Jane
The price is AED 229
AED 256 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
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, (1,005 reviews)
"Good staff and great location for an Iowa football game."
United States
Ben
The price is AED 253
AED 283 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
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Top Iowa City Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

10/10 Excellent
"NEXT TO THE IOWA CITY HOSPITAL SO IT WAS GREAT FOR US REALLY CLEAN AND CONVINIENT"
Jose 1-night trip
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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

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 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.