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1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown, 1.2 km from University of Iowa

Kristina

₹10,394

₹11,807 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

2. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown, 1 km from University of Iowa

Connie

₹11,786

₹13,201 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

3. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown, 1 km from University of Iowa

₹11,375

₹12,911 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown, 1 km from University of Iowa

Andrew

₹11,968

₹13,605 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

5. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights, 1.1 km from University of Iowa

ZOE

₹15,497

₹17,617 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

6. Heartland Inn

1.9 km from University of Iowa

antoinette

₹8,590

₹9,621 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

7. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

2.7 km from University of Iowa

Barbara

₹9,449

₹10,741 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

8. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

2.5 km from University of Iowa

Mikey

₹6,812

₹7,630 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

9. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

2.4 km from University of Iowa

Courtney

₹12,757

₹14,479 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

3.3 km from University of Iowa

Kim Lynette

₹9,450

₹10,725 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

2.5 km from University of Iowa

Natasha

₹7,952

₹8,906 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

12. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

3.3 km from University of Iowa

Antonella

₹10,771

₹12,063 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

6.8 km from University of Iowa

Deborah

₹9,015

₹10,097 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (Communications)

14. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

2.6 km from University of Iowa

Cindy

₹10,583

₹12,043 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

15. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

2.6 km from University of Iowa

Tim

₹6,747

₹7,557 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

2.8 km from University of Iowa

KIMBERLY

₹11,545

₹13,114 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

17. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Miller Orchard, 1.6 km from University of Iowa

Rebecca K

₹10,771

₹12,225 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

6.3 km from University of Iowa

Rick

₹9,800

₹10,976 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

19. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

5.4 km from University of Iowa

Sonia Jean

₹10,352

₹11,695 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

2.9 km from University of Iowa

Sanjivi

₹6,908

₹7,736 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville	9.8 Exceptional 1,587 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights	9.6 Exceptional 501 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University	9.4 Exceptional 974 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View

Top University of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Parking is inconvenient but everything else was great! Clean and friendly staff"

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

8/10 Good

"Love the location with walking distance to restaurants and shopping"

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

8/10 Good

"Room was accommodating to my needs . Room Smelled musty: dehumidifiers in the hallways : side door to hotel never closed properly anyone could come & go. Cigarette butts all over to dog area . No elevator . Staff were ok . Coffee was good"

Element by Marriott Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel! Loved the breakfast."

Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and very pet friendly"

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Good one"

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, a very clean property. Staff was very friendly upon checking and check out. Lots of breakfast options. Big runs on the outside were loaded with garbage, and really should have been picked up. We did see a family of raccoons right next to the parking lot, which was unusual, because we were right in town."

Super 7 Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a wonderful stay"

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 32 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Iowa. Other good choices within a short distance include Graduate by Hilton Iowa City and Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University.

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

Expedia has 32 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 Valley Market and 25th Avenue Mall 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. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

2. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

3. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

4. Element by Marriott Iowa City

5. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

6. Heartland Inn

7. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

8. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

9. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

10. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

12. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

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

14. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

15. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

17. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

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

19. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

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

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Top University of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

Element by Marriott Iowa City

Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

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

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Super 7 Motel

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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