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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
3.0 star property
University Heights
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (514 reviews)
"NEXT TO THE IOWA CITY HOSPITAL SO IT WAS GREAT FOR US REALLY CLEAN AND CONVINIENT"
United States
Jose
The price is P10,451
P11,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."

2. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown, 2.2 km from University Heights
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,715 reviews)
"Second time we stayed here! A great comfortable room, great breakfast, great location."
United States
Danette
The price is P5,793
P6,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn
2.0 star property
1.6 km from University Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,369 reviews)
"Great breakfast, shuttle to hospital and very fast, easy check in and out processes."
United States
Tabatha
The price is P6,366
P7,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Heartland Inn
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
3.0 star property
Downtown, 2.1 km from University Heights
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great convenient location, great hotel"
United States
Bo
The price is P7,156
P8,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

5. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
2.5 star property
Miller Orchard, 1.8 km from University Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable and the staff was amazing. Good breakfast also."
United States
Mary
The price is P6,741
P7,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
4.0 star property
2.9 km from University Heights
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
chris
The price is P7,972
P9,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
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

Element by Marriott Iowa City
3.0 star property
Downtown, 2.1 km from University Heights
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (491 reviews)
"Great hotel! Loved the breakfast."
United States
Andrew
The price is P8,071
P9,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Element by Marriott Iowa City
A library with a central seating area, bookshelves, and patterned lamps.

8. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
4.0 star property
Downtown, 2.2 km from University Heights
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,064 reviews)
"The Graduate is one of my favorite hotels. Its location is perfect to be able to walk around the Ped Mall where the Iowa students hang out, lots of restaurant and shopping options here. The hotel itself is very well maintained and decorated, comfortable rooms with excellent bedding, plenty of hand and bath towels, nice furnishings, and an excellent staff."
United States
Jean Ann
The price is P7,263
P8,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
2.5 star property
5.2 km from University Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"The rooms were great. We loved the proximity to shops and the highway. Will definitely stay here again when in the area"
United States
Sheila
The price is P6,902
P7,846 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
An outdoor patio with red seating, a grill, and string lights.

10. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
3.0 star property
2.9 km from University Heights
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (470 reviews)
"One of our favorite spots in Coraville as the hotel is very conveniently located with restaurants and shopping near - rooms are spacious and clean. Love that each room has a full kitchen."
United States
Jodi
The price is P6,054
P6,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
A modern living room with a fireplace, patterned furniture, and a dining area.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing
3.0 star property
3.1 km from University Heights
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location , nice staff , good breakfast"
United States
KIMBERLY
The price is P6,218
P7,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen visible in the background.

12. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
2.5 star property
2.5 km from University Heights
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,064 reviews)
"For the price - as expected. Older hotel."
United States
Alyssa
The price is P4,430
P4,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

13. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
3.0 star property
2.9 km from University Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,651 reviews)
"The room was clean, breakfast was also good and very conveniently located."
Canada
Peter
The price is P6,372
P7,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
3.0 star property
5.7 km from University Heights
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great breakfast and clean room. Also, loved the free parking."
United States
Michael
The price is P6,309
P7,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a window with curtains.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
2.5 star property
6.5 km from University Heights
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,183 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast. The biscuits and gravy were terrific. Best hotel stay I have had in a while."
United States
Dave
The price is P4,818
P5,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
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.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville
3.0 star property
5.7 km from University Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Tania
The price is P6,628
P7,534 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows.

17. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
2.5 star property
4.9 km from University Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Spacious rooms. Good breakfast"
United States
Jonathan
The price is P5,388
P6,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.

18. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
2.5 star property
3.7 km from University Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is P5,957
P6,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
A chessboard set up on a patio with outdoor seating and a fire pit, in front of a building with large windows and string lights.

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

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
6.4 km from University Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"the complimetary breakfast was meager but the hotel super clean and calm, nice staff as well."
Canada
Lalia
The price is P9,119
P10,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk, and a chair.

20. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG
2.5 star property
5.2 km from University Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (634 reviews)
"Close to good dining and shopping! Clean, spotless bathroom!"
United States
Cynthia
The price is P6,691
P7,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG
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Compare popular hotels in University Heights

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
514 reviews
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A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,715 reviews
View
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,651 reviews
View
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.
Heartland Inn
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,369 reviews
View

Where to stay in University Heights

Find the best University Heights areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are top sights worth seeing.

A plate with a rolled omelette and hash browns, and a mug labeled "Hamburger Inn No. 2 Iowa City, Iowa".
Photo by Dave Kennedy
Open Photo by Dave Kennedy

Mann

If you're spending some time in Mann, Iowa Old Capitol Building and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with a river, bridges, and modern buildings during sunset.

Weber

While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Redbird Farms Wildlife Area and Frytown Conservation Area.

A river with a bridge, a historic building with a tower, and modern skyscrapers.

Twain

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Twain and surrounding area, you can visit Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.

Manville Heights

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manville Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kinnick Stadium.

Top University Heights Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"The only thing I can comment on is if you use on-site parking, please be aware that the parking spots are small and you need to carefully park your vehicle."
Donna 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in University Heights?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Iowa City's University Heights neighborhood.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the University Heights area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Iowa City, choose from one of Expedia's 13 hotels and other accommodations in University Heights.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University Heights, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in University Heights.
What is there to do around this Iowa City neighborhood?
Finkbine Golf Course, Kinnick Stadium, and Carver-Hawkeye Arena are just a few of the places to visit in and around University Heights. While you're out sightseeing in Iowa City, be sure to visit other sights like Stanley Museum of Art or Old Capitol Museum.