Top 10 Hotels Near University of Iowa in Iowa City for 2026

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

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

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.

1. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

2.7 km from University of Iowa

Mary

RM408

RM464 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

2. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights, 1.1 km from University of Iowa

Gary

RM731

RM831 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown, 1 km from University of Iowa

RM492

RM558 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown, 1.2 km from University of Iowa

Mark

RM449

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

2.6 km from University of Iowa

Beata

RM478

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

2.4 km from University of Iowa

Kyle

RM584

RM663 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

7. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown, 1 km from University of Iowa

Andrew

RM517

RM588 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

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

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

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

2.8 km from University of Iowa

KIMBERLY

RM499

RM567 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown, 1 km from University of Iowa

William

RM523

RM585 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. Heartland Inn

1.9 km from University of Iowa

Kari

RM408

RM457 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 a bar area, seating, and a patterned carpet.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with stone pillars, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

11. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Miller Orchard, 1.6 km from University of Iowa

Rebecca K

RM466

RM529 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

12. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

2.5 km from University of Iowa

Amy

RM298

RM334 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

13. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

2.6 km from University of Iowa

Howard

RM299

RM335 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

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

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

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

2.5 km from University of Iowa

Lori

RM292

RM327 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern breakfast bar with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and yellow and blue sofas.

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

2.9 km from University of Iowa

Sanjivi

RM320

RM358 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a phone and a lamp, a window with dark curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a stone backsplash, a ceiling fan, and a dark blue rug.

A vending area with a Coca-Cola machine and a refrigerator with a water dispenser.

A multi-story motel with a parking lot in front.

16. Super 7 Motel

2.7 km from University of Iowa

Kathleen

RM131

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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.

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

5.7 km from University of Iowa

Chrystie

RM520

RM591 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

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

6.8 km from University of Iowa

Chuck

RM317

RM355 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 lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a table, and potted plants.

A hotel with a prominent 'HOME 2' sign, a brick facade, and a well-lit entrance area with outdoor seating.

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

19. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

6.2 km from University of Iowa

erin

RM533

RM605 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen counter, and artwork on the walls.

20. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

5.4 km from University of Iowa

Shawna

RM347

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Iowa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville	9.8 Exceptional 1,633 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights	9.6 Exceptional 505 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University	9.4 Exceptional 990 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,679 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 461 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near University of Iowa

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown

RM449

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown

RM492

RM558 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown

RM523

RM585 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Iowa River Landing

RM584

RM663 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights

RM731

RM831 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Miller Orchard

RM466

RM529 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown

RM517

RM588 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Heartland Inn

Coralville

RM408

RM457 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

Top University of Iowa Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"clean hotel, convenient location and nice breakfast"

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was wonderful! Our room was very clean."

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

8/10 Good

"Thought ther was a hot tub on property because of the picture but there's no hot tub . Other than that not a bad stay, close to everything."

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet and in a good part of town."

Heartland Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Last minute booking, pleased with location, cleanliness and professional staff. Breakfast was good too."

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, comfortable bedding and pillows. Hotel quality met expectations Although breakfast wasn’t that great. Travelocity showed this hotel in east seventh. It was west 7th. Not located amoungst all the restaurants."

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

10/10 Excellent

"Staff at breakfast was so helpful. Breakfast had many choices and delicious."

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and view. Pleasant room. Convenient parking. Will stay here again."

Other attractions near University of Iowa

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

Old Capitol Museum

9.4/10 (69 reviews)

Gaze up at the emblematic golden dome that tops the roof of a historic building containing the region’s cultural gems.

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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)

You can find out about the history of Iowa City with a visit to Iowa Old Capitol Building. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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A museum exhibit with various bird specimens and taxidermy displays.

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

8.2/10 (19 reviews)

Marvel at a gigantic whale skeleton, see an impressive cyclorama of a Hawaiian bird island and spot the giant panda.

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Stanley Museum of Art

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

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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)

Catch an event at Carver-Hawkeye Arena during your trip to Iowa City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're 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 trip to 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Iowa?

University of Iowa is located in a welcoming area of Iowa City that travellers like for its sporting events and live music. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 31 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of Iowa?

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Iowa. Other good choices within a short distance include Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University.

How many hotels will I be able to find near University of Iowa?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Iowa.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to University of Iowa.

What can I see and do near University of Iowa?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Old Capitol Museum, University of Iowa Museum of Natural History or Johnson County Historical Society. Explore nature at Devonian Fossil Gorge and Tom Harkin Trailhead. Looking for a little shopping break? A trip to Coral Ridge Mall, Coral North and Coral Valley Market might be just the ticket while you're in the area around University of Iowa.

Hotels near University of Iowa

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Our top choices for University of Iowa hotels

1. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

2. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

3. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

4. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

5. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

6. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

7. Element by Marriott Iowa City

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

9. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

10. Heartland Inn

11. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

12. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

13. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

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

16. Super 7 Motel

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

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

19. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

20. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

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Hotels recommended for families near University of Iowa

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Element by Marriott Iowa City

Heartland Inn

Top University of Iowa Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

Heartland Inn

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Other attractions near University of Iowa

Old Capitol Museum

Iowa Old Capitol Building

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Stanley Museum of Art

Kinnick Stadium

Carver-Hawkeye Arena

The Englert Theater

Iowa City Public Library

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