The Best Hotels Closest to 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 spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the city.

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

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

1. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

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

ZOE

NT$5,189

NT$5,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

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

NT$3,809

NT$4,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A spacious lobby with a modern staircase, large windows, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

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.

3. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

2.9 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Kyle

NT$4,271

NT$4,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Emilio

NT$3,544

NT$4,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with yellow chairs.

5. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown, 0.7 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Kristina

NT$3,469

NT$3,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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.

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

6. Element by Marriott Iowa City

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

Andrew

NT$4,007

NT$4,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with wooden bar counters, black bar stools, and hanging woven light fixtures.

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Graduate Iowa City."

7. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

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

Connie

NT$3,925

NT$4,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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 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.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television.

8. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

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

Rebecca K

NT$3,606

NT$4,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

9. Heartland Inn

2.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

antoinette

NT$3,161

NT$3,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern lobby with blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a stone backsplash.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen visible in the background.

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

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Mikey

NT$2,281

NT$2,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a sign that reads "Quality Inn by Choice".

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white chairs and a metal railing.

11. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Tim

NT$2,259

NT$2,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Natasha

NT$2,663

NT$2,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.

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.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

13. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.2 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Barbara

NT$3,164

NT$3,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.

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

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.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.3 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Ryan

NT$3,427

NT$3,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern living room with a fireplace, patterned furniture, and a dining area.

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

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

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

KIMBERLY

NT$3,866

NT$4,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a tiled ceiling.

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

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

7.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Deborah

NT$3,125

NT$3,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a table, and potted plants.

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.

17. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

6.8 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Mark

NT$4,125

NT$4,682 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.

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

4.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Eric

NT$4,779

NT$5,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a bed with a brown bedspread, and three framed pictures on the wall.

19. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

6.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Sonia Jean

NT$3,716

NT$4,196 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.

20. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

18.2 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Larry

NT$5,321

NT$5,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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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 501 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University	9.4 Exceptional 975 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 452 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,648 reviews	View

Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel. We love it there"

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"Nice , people were so kind ."

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."

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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 trip to Iowa Old Capitol Building. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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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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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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Iowa Museum of Natural History?

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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. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

4. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

5. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

6. Element by Marriott Iowa City

7. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

8. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

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. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

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

17. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

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

19. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

20. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

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Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

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

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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