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Popular hotels in Iowa

Discover well-known properties in Iowa that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 3,085 hotels in Iowa and price data was last updated on 25 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Iowa is £140/night.
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2210 Abbott Drive, Carter Lake, IA, United States
Situated in Carter Lake, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Omaha Airport is located an easy drive from Omaha and Council Bluffs. It is also a brief car ride from Joslyn Art Museum and Lewis and Clark Landing.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.2
Good
1744 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
6221 Willow Creek Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States
Conveniently located minutes from Des Moines, Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport provides luxury accommodation in West Des Moines. The various facilities this chic hotel features include an indoor pool, a sauna and free Wi-Fi.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
1495 reviews
Location
5.6 mi from city centre
1600 Northwest 114th Street, Clive, IA, United States
Set in Clive, Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive is a short drive from Urbandale and West Des Moines. It also features free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
5.7
Okay
1445 reviews
Location
2.6 mi from city centre
350 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA, United States
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark offers 3-star accommodation, plus a swimming pool, a water park and ski in/out facilities. Just a short walk from Intermodal Transit Ctr - 950 Elm St, the resort's accessible setting makes it an ideal base while in Dubuque.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.0
Good
801 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
200 Main Street, Dubuque, IA, United States
Hotel Julien Dubuque is a historic setting when visiting Dubuque and is close to everything the area has to offer. Some of the popular facilities at this rustic 3-star hotel include a free shuttle service, free Wi-Fi and an indoor pool.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
814 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
1901 Hackley Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States
Situated in Des Moines, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is an easy drive from Principal Park and Jordan House Museum. It is a 10-minute drive from Cathedral Church of Saint Paul and provides private parking on site.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
1310 reviews
Location
3.3 mi from city centre
5000 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, United States
Situated in Urbandale, Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr is a short drive from Des Moines and Johnston. It also offers free Wi-Fi, a water park and water slides.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
5.2
Okay
689 reviews
Location
5.8 mi from city centre
255 East Court Street, Iowa City, IA, United States
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is situated amongst Iowa City's well-known shopping district, just a brief stroll from Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St. Just minutes from Iowa City, it offers comfortable stay in a convenient location.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
578 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States
Conveniently located, Surety Hotel is a short stroll from Cherry St, 7th and 8th. It is situated a short stroll from Public Library of Des Moines and Rumely-Des Moines Drug Company Building.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
142 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre
815 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA, United States
Located within a 10-minute walk of Transit Facility - 906 Quarry Road, Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville is a convenient base while in Coralville. This comfortable hotel also features free Wi-Fi and an indoor pool, and is situated within easy driving distance of Iowa City and North Liberty.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.5
Excellent
936 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Iowa

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hotel in Iowa.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Iowa?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Iowa is October (£43). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Iowa is February (£339).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Iowa?

The cheapest day to stay in Iowa is Monday (£29). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is £212.

How much is a hotel in Iowa tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Iowa tonight starting as low as £53, rising to an average cost of £159, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £142 for a 4-star hotel in Iowa for tonight.

How much is a Iowa hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Iowa this weekend for as little as £48/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £73/night. For a 4-star hotel in Iowa, the cheapest rate recently found was £133/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Iowa?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 1 day before your trip to Iowa. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was £51 per night.

Top-rated Iowa hotels

Browse through properties in Iowa that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 3,085 properties in Iowa and data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Our users rated these Iowa hotels among the best places to stay. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hotels are among the highest rated.
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2910 South Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA, United States
1.1 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£71
Avg. per night
885 South 51st Street, West Des Moines, IA, United States
3.4 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£74
Avg. per night
328 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£105
Avg. per night
300 3rd Street, Sioux City, IA, United States
0.6 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£88
Avg. per night
240 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, United States
5.1 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£90
Avg. per night
7201 SW 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United States
4.7 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£111
Avg. per night
1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, United States
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£123
Avg. per night
3208 South 7Th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£60
Avg. per night
575 South Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA, United States
4.0 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£106
Avg. per night
215 North Main Street, Davenport, IA, United States
0.2 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£156
Avg. per night
3202 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, United States
3.4 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£42
Avg. per night
777 Isle of Capri Boulevard, Waterloo, IA, United States
3.5 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£74
Avg. per night
2042 State Highway 9, Decorah, IA, United States
1.1 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£88
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Iowa, United States

Discover affordable stays in Iowa that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Iowa can be found for as low as £32 per night. There is currently one property in Iowa that can be booked for this price. Motel 6 Cedar Rapids Airport is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Iowa. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Iowa for the selected dates. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
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616 33rd Avenue Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
4.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£32
Avg. per night
3020 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf, IA, United States
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£33
Avg. per night
611 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA, United States
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£36
Avg. per night
103 Sergeant Square Drive, Sergeant Bluff, IA, United States
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£36
Avg. per night
1111 Dodge Street, Dubuque, IA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£37
Avg. per night
4685 A Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States
4.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£37
Avg. per night
226 West 5th Street, Waterloo, IA, United States
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£37
Avg. per night
2712 South 24th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
2.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£38
Avg. per night
301 Jason Way Ct, Davenport, IA, United States
4.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£38
Avg. per night
2730 Dodge Street, Dubuque, IA, United States
2.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£38
Avg. per night
400 Jason Way Court, Davenport, IA, United States
4.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£39
Avg. per night
Ames, IA, United States
2.8 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
Pool
£39
Avg. per night
5924 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA, United States
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£39
Avg. per night
4307 Stone Avenue, Sioux City, IA, United States
2.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£40
Avg. per night
810 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA, United States
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£40
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Iowa

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Iowa to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Iowa at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Iowa. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
4 stars +
300 East 9th Street, Coralville, IA, United States
3 stars
1801 Greyhound Park Drive, Dubuque, IA, United States
1200 Collins Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
2 stars and under

Where to stay in Iowa

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Iowa to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Scroll through the map to find hotels close to the Iowa neighbourhood(s) you plan on visiting. More information on a given hotel can be accessed by clicking the hotel's name within the map.

Facts about staying in Iowa

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Iowa to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Iowa?

    Our travellers prefer to stay in places like Des Moines, Iowa City, and West Des Moines while in Iowa.

  • What are the best hotels in Iowa?

    Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown (7.1/10 from 594 reviews), Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque IA (7.0/10 from 629 reviews), and Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls (7.0/10 from 201 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Iowa.

  • What is a good hotel near Wells Fargo Arena?

    Hilton Des Moines Downtown is a popular hotel near Wells Fargo Arena that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.7 across 309 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Iowa near Iowa Events Center?

    Hilton Des Moines Downtown is a hotel near Iowa Events Center that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.7 from 309 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center?

    If you’re visiting Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center then the nearby Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (800 reviews scoring it at an average 8.1/10).

  • What is the cheapest city to visit in Iowa?

    When considering a trip to Iowa, keep in mind that the 1st cheapest city, Des Moines, offers the most budget-friendly accommodations, with an average per night cost of £90. The second cheapest city, Mingo, also provides an affordable option, with an average per night cost of £39.

  • What is the most popular city in Iowa to stay in?

    Des Moines is the most popular city in Iowa. Many of our users have also opted to stay in either Iowa City or West Des Moines, which are other popular options.

  • What is the cheapest city to visit in Iowa?

    Country Inn & Suites By Radisson is the most popular hotel chain in Iowa, followed by Best Value Inns and Baymont Inns & Suites according to our user data.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Iowa?

    Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, and Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center are the most popular landmarks in Iowa according to our data. You can experience Wells Fargo Arena if you plan to visit Des Moines. You can visit Iowa Events Center if you stay in Des Moines. Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center is accessible while staying in Bettendorf.

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Consider these popular 3-star hotels in Iowa

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