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 reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the city.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

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

anthony

￥23,868

￥27,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

2. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Amy

￥11,458

￥12,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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.

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

3. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Nancy

￥10,733

￥12,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

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

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

3.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Ben

￥10,534

￥11,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a framed painting of a stone building, a blue sofa, a wooden bench, and a lamp.

5. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.2 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Rubi

￥15,685

￥17,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.3 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Sheila

￥17,868

￥20,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

A hotel room with a sofa, a red armchair, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

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

7.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Chuck

￥11,248

￥12,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by windows and a brick wall.

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

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

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

8. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

18.2 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Gina

￥24,811

￥27,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a fireplace.

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

7 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Julie

￥15,530

￥17,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

10. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

3.7 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Gainet

￥9,883

￥11,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

11. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

6.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Debbie

￥17,201

￥19,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a kitchenette, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted artwork, and a bedside table with a lamp and phone.

12. MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

7 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Clinton

￥13,334

￥15,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a toaster.

13. Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

13.1 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Savanna

￥12,001

￥13,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, a barbecue grill, and a fire pit.

A modern interior with a market area, seating, and a counter.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, a bench press, and exercise balls.

14. avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG

8.6 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Brent

￥15,530

￥17,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A modern cafe with a central island serving fresh fruits and pastries, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a coffee machine station.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.

15. Candlewood Suites Coralville Iowa City by IHG

8.6 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Samantha

￥18,511

￥21,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A reception area with a Days Inn sign, a stone-textured counter, a Dell computer, and a potted plant.

A vending machine with a water splash graphic, a digital display, and a selection of beverages including Pepsi and Sprite.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture of a tree, and a patterned carpet.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and exercise balls.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

15.7 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Joyce

￥10,800

￥12,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern breakfast bar with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and two bedside lamps.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and yellow and blue sofas.

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

3.4 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Sanjivi

￥11,467

￥12,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams on the ceiling.

A bathroom with a shower, a toilet, and a towel rack with folded towels.

A two-story building with a flat roof and a chimney.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a microwave, and a kitchenette.

18. Baymont by Wyndham Coralville

7.3 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

engledow

￥11,287

￥12,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a phone and a lamp, a window with dark curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a stone backsplash, a ceiling fan, and a dark blue rug.

A multi-story motel with a parking lot in front.

A vending area with a Coca-Cola machine and a refrigerator with a water dispenser.

19. Super 7 Motel

3.3 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Kathleen

￥5,687

￥18,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights	9.6 Exceptional 507 reviews	View
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City	7.8 Good 1,057 reviews	View
Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville	7.0 Good 1,001 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville	9.8 Exceptional 1,634 reviews	View

Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean, the staff was very nice, I would definitely stay here again."

Heartland Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great hotel. We so enjoyed our stay and we were there a week. It's a very convenient location. It's very clean. The staff is super nice."

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

8/10 Good

"I enjoyed my 2 day stay at this Hampton Inn. Good location, plenty of space, comfy room and bed. I really wanted to work out in the gym but the A/C was not working in there and both the ellipticals were in poor repair. The front staff were very kind and helpful and said in December they are getting new machines. The breakfast and coffee were very good. Plenty of free parking!!"

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Friendly staff. REALLY comfotable bed. Good breakfast"

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with a friendly, helpful staff."

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

8/10 Good

"Good staff and great location for an Iowa football game."

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"I needed to sleep and did so marvelously. The bed was heavenly soft. Nothing disturbed me while I slept. It was very quiet. A perfect overnight stay! Thank You."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

8/10 Good

"Nothing special but a clean room and decent facilities."

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

10/10 Excellent

"Had one of the best experiences , very happy with my over all stay. thank you"

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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 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.

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

Expedia has 34 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.

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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. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

3. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

5. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

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

8. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

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

10. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

11. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

12. MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

13. Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

14. avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG

15. Candlewood Suites Coralville Iowa City by IHG

16. Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

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

18. Baymont by Wyndham Coralville

19. Super 7 Motel

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Top University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

Heartland Inn

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

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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