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$5,385

NT$6,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

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

NT$4,154

NT$4,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, lounge chairs, and modern lighting.

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.

3. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

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

Mark

NT$3,505

NT$3,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

An outdoor seating area with yellow and white umbrellas, benches, and tables.

4. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

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

William

NT$4,050

NT$4,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

5. Heartland Inn

2.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Kari

NT$3,183

NT$3,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

6. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

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

Rebecca K

NT$4,415

NT$5,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by seating areas and a view of the outdoors.

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

7. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

James

NT$2,636

NT$2,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

8. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

John

NT$2,329

NT$2,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious breakfast area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a large framed picture on the wall.

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.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Lori

NT$2,275

NT$2,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

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

10. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.2 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Jeremy

NT$3,186

NT$3,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.3 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Chrystie

NT$4,056

NT$4,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

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

7.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Chuck

NT$2,915

NT$3,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A kitchen with a buffet setup, dark cabinetry, and a marble countertop.

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

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

KIMBERLY

NT$3,893

NT$4,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

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

4.5 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Kathy

NT$4,813

NT$5,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A Comfort Suites hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating handicapped parking.

A gym with cardio machines, a mirrored wall, and a wooden floor.

A laundry room with two front-loading washing machines and a commercial dryer.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, and three framed pictures on the wall.

15. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

6.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Shawna

NT$3,118

NT$3,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

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

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

7 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Laura

NT$3,473

NT$3,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by blue chairs and a changing room.

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

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

17. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

6.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Debbie

NT$3,760

NT$4,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Holiday Inn by IHG with a modern design, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A spacious lobby with round tables, a stone wall with embedded lights, and a large window with a colorful ceiling design.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a reception desk, and seating arrangements.

18. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

3.9 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Tyler

NT$3,345

NT$3,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a brick facade.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.9 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Tania

NT$4,046

NT$4,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a glass-enclosed area with a view of the city.

A Travelodge hotel with a well-lit facade, a prominent sign, and a traditional architectural style.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a bathtub.

A breakfast buffet with various food items, a toaster, and a coffee maker.

20. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

3.7 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Dan

NT$1,873

NT$2,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights	9.6 Exceptional 505 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University	9.4 Exceptional 985 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,664 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City	9.0 Wonderful 1,059 reviews	View
Heartland Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,315 reviews	View

Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

10/10 Excellent

"The property is well maintained. The staff was friendly and competent. The evening complementary drinks and snacks were so welcome after 8 hours of driving. The location just off Interstate 80, a short walk to Trader Joe's, and being close to gas stations was much appreciated. Breakfast was also well done. Parking is convenient."

Heartland Inn

8/10 Good

"Everything was good."

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

8/10 Good

"The bed was comfortable, the shower was great. The room overall needed a little extra cleaning. Breakfast was good with the basic offerings: Waffles, cereal, toast. Hotel is in a convenient location, easy off / easy on I-80."

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay after an Iowa game"

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff, clean rooms, would definitely stay again"

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful"

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

8/10 Good

"Since it was just me traveling, it was okay. I made due with what I had. I didn’t have the breakfast since my appointments that I was in town for said not to eat. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable for me (I have a bad back, firm bed was good for me, pillows were pretty good too for my neck), the refrigerator was left open before I got there (looked like it had been defrosted). The bathroom was really small, to use the toilet I had to step completely in the bathroom almost to other wall to shut the door. I went to run bath water and the top of the tub plug was missing so I couldn’t tell if it was water flow or stopped. Staff was helpful, the front desk person came and looked at the tub when I couldn’t get the water to drain (even after removing the mechanism from the drain). I thought the shower water pressure was awesome! The TV only had about 20 channels, the guide book on the desk was outdated and those channels listed there weren’t valid. Besides those few things, not a bad experience just some things need updating. For 1 person for a night or two, the price was right and it worked for me."

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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)

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Old Capitol Museum

9.4/10 (69 reviews)

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8.2/10 (71 reviews)

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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)

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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 34 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.

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Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from 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 North, and Coral Valley Market.

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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 Place Iowa City Downtown

4. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

5. Heartland Inn

6. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

7. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

8. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

10. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

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

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

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

15. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

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

17. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

18. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

20. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

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

Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Heartland Inn

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

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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