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The Best Hotels for One Night in Iowa City

Where to Stay for a Quick Stopover

Welcome to Iowa City, Iowa, the amazing destination that's home to so many great hotels. If you're deciding where to stay for one night in Iowa City, we've analyzed all of the best options based on key criteria. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, we've got plenty of suggestions for a single night stay. From affordable rates to luxurious hotels, there's something for everyone. With many hotels located in prime locations for sightseeing, you'll be able to explore the area with ease, too, which is important for a quick stopover. We've chosen hotels that offer relaxing and comfortable rooms, as well as amenities that are perfect for a one-night stay in Iowa City. You'll be able to find hotels with top-rated restaurants and bars that offer the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring. No matter where you stay, we are confident that our carefully curated list of hotels will offer you a great one-day experience in the beautiful city of Iowa City.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Your One-Night Stay in Iowa City
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 901 Melrose Avenue, Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights has great rooms from $169 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 miles from the city center, one-night visitors will especially love golf, an indoor pool, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities at this comfortable hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
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  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Golf
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The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a Quick Stopover in Iowa City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $127. Offering a pool bar, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2525 Highlander Place. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a game room, and an indoor pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 miles from the city center. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Golf
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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Nice for a Short Stay in Iowa City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $120. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 328 S. Clinton Street. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this terrific hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for one-night trip hotels.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Golf
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Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a Short One-Night Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for one-night trip hotels.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $71, Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City, at 2216 North Dodge Street provides room service, a restaurant, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. Its terrific guest rating is 7.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this convenient hotel which also offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, and air-conditioning. It's located just 2.1 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for one-night trip hotels.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $139 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Quick Visit to Iowa City
  • Family-Friendly
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Graduate by Hilton Iowa City has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $139 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 210 South Dubuque Street. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and an EV charging station, which is nice for one-night visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Refrigerator
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby one-night trip hotels in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Iowa City, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Iowa City, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Iowa City, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Iowa City, Best Hotels for One Week in Iowa City, Best Hotels for One Night in Iowa City, or Best Business Hotels in Iowa City.


How much do hotels for a one-night stay cost in Iowa City?

Iowa City Average One-Night Trip Hotel Price
$125

Visitors will find a large range of terrific one-night trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Iowa City, Iowa. The price of these one-night trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average one-night trip hotel price in Iowa City, Iowa based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $125. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Iowa City.

The average prices of our suggested one-night trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $133
  • 3-star hotels: $145
  • 2-star hotels: $71


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