The Best Hotels Closest to University of Iowa in Iowa City - 2026 Updated Prices

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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.

1. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

2.7 km from University of Iowa

Mary

2.597.740 ₫

2.953.111 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

2. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights, 1.1 km from University of Iowa

ZOE

4.392.986 ₫

4.993.946 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

3. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

2.4 km from University of Iowa

Kyle

3.715.140 ₫

4.216.683 ₫ 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 multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating "Open."

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

2.6 km from University of Iowa

Emilio

3.143.580 ₫

3.577.143 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

5. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown, 1 km from University of Iowa

3.174.236 ₫

3.602.758 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 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.

6. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown, 1.2 km from University of Iowa

Mark

2.857.800 ₫

3.246.175 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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 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.

7. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown, 1 km from University of Iowa

Andrew

3.290.367 ₫

3.740.491 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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."

8. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown, 1 km from University of Iowa

William

3.738.262 ₫

4.186.854 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

9. Heartland Inn

1.9 km from University of Iowa

Kari

2.595.402 ₫

2.906.852 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

10. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

2.5 km from University of Iowa

Amy

1.919.143 ₫

2.149.440 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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

2.6 km from University of Iowa

John

1.928.755 ₫

2.160.205 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

2.5 km from University of Iowa

Lori

1.854.972 ₫

2.077.568 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and yellow and blue sofas.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and two bedside lamps.

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

2.9 km from University of Iowa

Sanjivi

2.031.636 ₫

2.275.431 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

14. Super 7 Motel

2.7 km from University of Iowa

Kathleen

830.675 ₫

2.879.906 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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 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.

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

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

5.7 km from University of Iowa

Chrystie

3.307.254 ₫

3.759.686 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 desk, a chair, a bed, and a window with curtains.

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

6.8 km from University of Iowa

Chuck

2.232.721 ₫

2.500.647 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

17. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

6.2 km from University of Iowa

erin

3.395.336 ₫

3.853.706 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.

A hotel room with a dining area, a coffee station, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view.

A wall of wine bottles in a well-lit, modern hotel setting.

18. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

3.3 km from University of Iowa

Amy

2.961.200 ₫

3.316.544 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

19. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

3.3 km from University of Iowa

Tyler

2.729.370 ₫

3.095.885 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a microwave, and a door.

An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, seating, and potted plants.

20. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

5.4 km from University of Iowa

Shawna

2.241.295 ₫

2.538.049 ₫ 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 1,622 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights	9.6 Exceptional 505 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 460 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University	9.4 Exceptional 988 reviews	View

Top University of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

8/10 Good

"Very good overall. While unexpected, food was mediocre and generally unappetizing. Would prefer a bar and good sandwiches and morning pastries."

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."

Heartland Inn

8/10 Good

"A little dated and could use refreshing. But, for what I paid, it was fine."

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

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."

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)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Old Capitol Museum in Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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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)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in University of Iowa Museum of Natural History during your travels in Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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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.

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.

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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. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

4. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

5. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

6. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

7. Element by Marriott Iowa City

8. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

9. Heartland Inn

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

14. Super 7 Motel

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

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

17. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

18. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

19. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

20. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

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Top University of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

Heartland Inn

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

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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