Downtown Decorah Travel Guide

Decorah

Popular places to visit

Sign to entrance of main building of the Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum on the town main street in Iowa

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum during your travels in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
Entrance to the liberal arts university of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa

Luther College

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Luther College during your travels in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Luther College
Beautiful park in the foothills surrounding Decorah. One of the notable features is this large waterfall that can be hiked on. #localgem

Dunnings Spring Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dunnings Spring Park, a lovely green space in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Dunnings Spring Park
The Ice Cave is located at the top of a stone stairway and tucked within the rocky hillside. Bring a flashlight and explore! Most of the cave is now closed so only a few caverns remain, but the trek is still worth it! #localgem

Ice Cave Hill Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ice Cave Hill Park, a lovely green space in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Ice Cave Hill Park

Agora

Enjoy an outing to Agora during your stay in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Agora

Porter House Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Porter House Museum during your travels in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Porter House Museum

Top hotels in Downtown Decorah

Hotel Winneshiek

Hotel Winneshiek

3.5 out of 5
104 East Water Street Decorah IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,599 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
₹12,599
per night
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (866 reviews)
Absolutely beautiful building with friendly, accommodating staff! Can't recommend highly enough!

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hotel Winneshiek
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA

3.5 out of 5
2042 State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is ₹9,826 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹9,826
per night
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (910 reviews)
clean and friendly, great location

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA
Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

2 out of 5
1832 State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is ₹5,624 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
₹5,624
per night
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
The most economical place to stay in Decorah by far! Everything was great!

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah
Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Waukon

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Waukon

3.5 out of 5
407 Rossville Rd Waukon IA
The price is ₹5,067 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
₹5,067
per night
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waukon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)
Yes, everything was satisfactory. Thank you.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Waukon
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Decorah

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Decorah

2.5 out of 5
2041 Iowa State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is ₹11,240 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹11,240
per night
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Porter House Museum and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews)
When in Decorah The Fairfield Inn offers a great modern and new facility that has easy access on the west side of town. The staff, room and overall impression is outstanding. One of the best places to stay in town.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Decorah
Quality Inn & Suites Decorah

Quality Inn & Suites Decorah

2.5 out of 5
705 Commerce Dr Decorah IA
The price is ₹8,611 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹8,611
per night
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)
Everything was nice

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Decorah
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