The Best Hotels Closest to University of Iowa Museum of Natural History in Iowa City for 2026

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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the city.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights, 1.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

ZOE

AED 621

AED 706 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown, 0.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

AED 479

AED 544 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by brick buildings and a street lamp.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and a counter stocked with various bottles and glasses.

3. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

2.9 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Kyle

AED 525

AED 596 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with blinds.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small round table, and a lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating "Open."

4. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Emilio

AED 474

AED 539 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, lounge chairs, and modern lighting.

5. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown, 0.7 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Mark

AED 404

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, tables, and chairs.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are two large pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, bar stools, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with curtains.

A modern living space with a wooden dining table, bar stools, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

6. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown, 0.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Andrew

AED 465

AED 529 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar area with wooden bar counters, black bar stools, and hanging woven light fixtures.

A library with wooden bookshelves, a central reading area with chairs, and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.

An outdoor seating area with yellow and white umbrellas, benches, and tables.

7. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown, 0.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

William

AED 470

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

A swimming pool area with a tiled floor, a pool with a blue interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a coffee machine, and a TV.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a television, and a wooden cabinet.

8. Heartland Inn

2.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Kari

AED 330

AED 370 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

A reception area with a mosaic-patterned counter, a colorful rug, and a framed welcome sign.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

9. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Miller Orchard, 1.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Rebecca K

AED 491

AED 557 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern lobby with blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a stone backsplash.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small refrigerator.

A gym with exercise equipment, a pool view, and a seating area.

10. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Amy

AED 271

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white chairs and a metal railing.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a sign that reads "Quality Inn by Choice".

11. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

John

AED 269

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious breakfast area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

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

A multi-story hotel with a green awning, parking spaces, and a handicap-accessible entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a large framed picture on the wall.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Lori

AED 262

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a framed painting of a stone building, a blue sofa, a wooden bench, and a lamp.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view.

An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows.

13. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.2 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Mary

AED 367

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen displaying a map.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a variety of amenities such as a refrigerator, shelves with snacks, and a decorative wall.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.3 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Chrystie

AED 468

AED 532 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, and a well-lit entrance area.

A kitchen with a buffet setup, dark cabinetry, and a marble countertop.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled edges, and a lifeguard chair.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

KIMBERLY

AED 449

AED 510 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, waffle makers, a toaster, and bowls of fruit on the counter.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a tiled ceiling.

A hotel room with a sofa, a red armchair, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

7.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Chuck

AED 337

AED 378 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of the interior.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a microwave, coffee machine, and various kitchen appliances.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a table, and potted plants.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a changing room, and a view of the outside.

17. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

6.8 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

erin

AED 480

AED 545 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, and large windows.

18. The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Bruno

AED 555

AED 621 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with a circular patterned floor, a neon sign, and a dark wall with hexagonal patterns.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by windows and a brick wall.

A modern bar area with a TV displaying sports, a bar counter with bottles, and a pizza on a table.

A golf course with a winding path, sand bunkers, and a few people.

19. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

18.2 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Noel

AED 575

AED 644 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A Holiday Inn by IHG with a modern design, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a reception desk, and seating arrangements.

20. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

3.9 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Tyler

AED 386

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights	9.6 Exceptional 505 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University	9.4 Exceptional 987 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 459 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,673 reviews	View

Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly staff. Beautiful rooms"

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"Great room. Property was clean and staff was very friendly."

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"The bed and bedding were plush for a room at this price—more like a fine hotel."

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"No maid service weekends apparently but unbelievably clean and beautiful and we just asked for extra towels for the weekend. The sofa bed is not very comfortable so maybe only use for children."

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

10/10 Excellent

"na"

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff, clean rooms, would definitely stay again"

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful"

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

8/10 Good

"Since it was just me traveling, it was okay. I made due with what I had. I didn’t have the breakfast since my appointments that I was in town for said not to eat. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable for me (I have a bad back, firm bed was good for me, pillows were pretty good too for my neck), the refrigerator was left open before I got there (looked like it had been defrosted). The bathroom was really small, to use the toilet I had to step completely in the bathroom almost to other wall to shut the door. I went to run bath water and the top of the tub plug was missing so I couldn’t tell if it was water flow or stopped. Staff was helpful, the front desk person came and looked at the tub when I couldn’t get the water to drain (even after removing the mechanism from the drain). I thought the shower water pressure was awesome! The TV only had about 20 channels, the guide book on the desk was outdated and those channels listed there weren’t valid. Besides those few things, not a bad experience just some things need updating. For 1 person for a night or two, the price was right and it worked for me."

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A large, historic building with a central dome and columns, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and street lamps.

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9.4/10 (48 reviews)

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Old Capitol Museum

9.4/10 (69 reviews)

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8.2/10 (71 reviews)

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Iowa City Public Library

8.6/10 (116 reviews)

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Iowa Avenue Literary Walk

8.0/10 (15 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Iowa Avenue Literary Walk, an entertaining place to visit in Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Kinnick Stadium

9.2/10 (509 reviews)

Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Carver-Hawkeye Arena

9.2/10 (347 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Iowa Museum of Natural History?

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History is located in an area of Iowa City that travelers like for its live music and festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 34 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History?

Adjacent to University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices within a short distance include Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University.

How many hotels are there near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History?

Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.

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What can I see and do near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Old Capitol Museum and Johnson County Historical Society. Explore nature at Devonian Fossil Gorge and Tom Harkin Trailhead. Planing to do some shopping while in the area? Consider Coral Ridge Mall, Coral North, and Coral Valley Market.

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Our top choices for University of Iowa Museum of Natural History hotels

1. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

4. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

5. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

6. Element by Marriott Iowa City

7. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

8. Heartland Inn

9. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

10. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

11. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

13. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

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

17. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

18. The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

19. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

20. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Other attractions near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Iowa Old Capitol Building

Old Capitol Museum

The Englert Theater

Iowa City Public Library

Stanley Museum of Art

Iowa Avenue Literary Walk

Kinnick Stadium

Carver-Hawkeye Arena

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