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 high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the city.

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

A modern restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

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

Gary

AED 559

AED 635 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 spacious lobby with a modern staircase, large windows, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hilton Garden Inn' sign.

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

3. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

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

AED 449

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a wooden dining table with chairs.

4. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Beata

AED 444

AED 506 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with yellow chairs.

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

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Graduate Iowa City."

6. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

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

William

AED 458

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a television, and a wooden cabinet.

A kitchen with dark brown cabinets, a white clock on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

7. Heartland Inn

2.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Kari

AED 323

AED 362 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by seating areas and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

8. 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 hotel entrance with a covered entryway, a number sign, and a handicap-accessible sign.

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

9. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Howard

AED 270

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

10. 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.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

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

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

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.3 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Chrystie

AED 387

AED 440 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

A modern living room with a fireplace, patterned furniture, and a dining area.

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

13. 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

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

14. 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

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a window with curtains.

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

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

7.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Sean

AED 316

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with round tables, a stone wall with embedded lights, and a large window with a colorful ceiling design.

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

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

16. 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

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A Comfort Suites hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating handicapped parking.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A laundry room with two front-loading washing machines and a commercial dryer.

A gym with cardio machines, a mirrored wall, and a wooden floor.

17. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

6.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Shawna

AED 317

AED 359 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

A modern breakfast area with a self-service station, a display of hot food, and a refrigerated section.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a sign that reads "Holiday Inn Express & Suites."

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a white countertop.

18. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

6.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Debbie

AED 433

AED 485 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large cityscape mural.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a fireplace.

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

7 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Laura

AED 382

AED 428 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

A hotel lobby with a large TV, a reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a brick facade.

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.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.9 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Tania

AED 382

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights	9.6 Exceptional 505 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University	9.4 Exceptional 989 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 461 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,675 reviews	View

Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and well maintained. The breakfast was good."

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel! Very clean establishment, staff was extremely nice and very polite. 10/10"

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

8/10 Good

"Clean nicely decorated hotel enjoyed the rooftop restaurant and bar. Wish they would have stayed open till the Thursday night football game was over but overall street tacos and salmon were very good. No breakfast offered and restaurant didn’t open till 11am."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"VERY CLEAN & QUIET."

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"Mexican Restaurant right next door and the property inside was clean."

Comfort Inn & Suites Coralville - Iowa City near Iowa River Landing

10/10 Excellent

"great place to stay it was awesome weekends"

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and clean property."

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

8/10 Good

"I would appreciated it if the room was a bit bigger. There were not much space to open a large suitcase."

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful"

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

Iowa Old Capitol Building

9.4/10 (48 reviews)

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A large building with a golden dome and flag, surrounded by green lawns and trees.

Old Capitol Museum

9.4/10 (69 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Old Capitol Museum during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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The Englert Theater

8.2/10 (71 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at The Englert Theater during your stay in Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Iowa City Public Library

8.6/10 (116 reviews)

Iowa City Public Library is just one of the places to see in Iowa City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Stanley Museum of Art

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City.

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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. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

3. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

4. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

5. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

6. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

7. Heartland Inn

8. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

9. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

11. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

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

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

16. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

17. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

18. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

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

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

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Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Comfort Inn & Suites Coralville - Iowa City near Iowa River Landing

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

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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