Top 10 Hotels Near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History in Iowa City for 2026

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

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

1. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights, 1.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

ZOE

P9,672

P10,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown, 0.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

P7,663

P8,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small round table, and a lamp.

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

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

3. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Emilio

P7,839

P8,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern living space with a wooden dining table, bar stools, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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.

4. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown, 0.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Andrew

P7,943

P9,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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."

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

5. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown, 0.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

William

P8,086

P9,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

6. Heartland Inn

2.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Elisa

P6,265

P7,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A covered walkway with a beige structure, surrounded by gravel and small trees, leading to a grassy area.

7. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Miller Orchard, 1.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Rebecca K

P7,199

P8,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

8. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Linda

P4,465

P5,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 hotel entrance with a covered entryway, a number sign, and a handicap-accessible sign.

9. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

John

P4,478

P5,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

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

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Lori

P4,751

P5,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view.

An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows.

11. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.2 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Jeremy

P6,271

P7,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.3 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Ryan

P7,143

P8,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

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

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

KIMBERLY

P7,663

P8,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, waffle makers, a toaster, and bowls of fruit on the counter.

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

7.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Chuck

P6,074

P6,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

15. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

6.8 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Mark

P8,177

P9,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, and large windows.

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

4.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Kathy

P9,473

P10,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, featuring a sun motif. The building has a modern design with brick and stone accents, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large cityscape mural.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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

7 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Laura

P5,819

P6,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

A long breakfast bar with multiple food dispensers, white cabinets, and wall-mounted artwork.

18. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

6.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Shawna

P6,494

P7,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with a circular patterned floor, a neon sign, and a dark wall with hexagonal patterns.

A spa area with a hot tub, tiled walls, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a TV displaying sports, a bar counter with bottles, and a pizza on a table.

A golf course with a winding path, sand bunkers, and a few people.

19. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

18.2 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Katie

P10,547

P11,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a sign that reads "Holiday Inn Express & Suites."

A modern breakfast area with a self-service station, a display of hot food, and a refrigerated section.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a white countertop.

20. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

6.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Debbie

P7,965

P8,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights	9.6 Exceptional 503 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University	9.4 Exceptional 981 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 456 reviews	View
Element by Marriott Iowa City	9.2 Wonderful 480 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City	9.0 Wonderful 1,058 reviews	View

Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

10/10 Excellent

"N/A"

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

8/10 Good

"Perfect location close to downtown Iowa City! Checked in right at 3:00 to get a parking spot."

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay"

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

8/10 Good

"The carpets smelled like a wet basement. Otherwise, ok stay for a budget hotel."

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

10/10 Excellent

"Close to hospital. Wonderful breakfast. Friendly staff."

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean place to stay."

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Iowa Old Capitol Building

9.4/10 (48 reviews)

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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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The Englert Theater

8.2/10 (71 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at The Englert Theater during your stay in 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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Stanley Museum of Art

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

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Iowa Avenue Literary Walk

8.0/10 (15 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Iowa Avenue Literary Walk, an entertaining place to visit in Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Iowa Museum of Natural History?

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History is located in an area of Iowa City that travelers like for its live music and festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 35 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History?

Adjacent to University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices within a short distance include Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University.

How many hotels are there near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.

What can I see and do near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Old Capitol Museum and Johnson County Historical Society. Explore nature at Devonian Fossil Gorge and Tom Harkin Trailhead. Planing to do some shopping while in the area? Consider Coral Ridge Mall, Coral Valley Market, and 25th Avenue Mall.

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Our top choices for University of Iowa Museum of Natural History hotels

1. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

4. Element by Marriott Iowa City

5. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

6. Heartland Inn

7. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

8. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

9. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

11. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

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

15. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

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

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

18. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

19. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

20. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

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Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Other attractions near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Iowa Old Capitol Building

Old Capitol Museum

The Englert Theater

Iowa City Public Library

Stanley Museum of Art

Iowa Avenue Literary Walk

Kinnick Stadium

Carver-Hawkeye Arena

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