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MOST POPULARAmes
3+ stars from 274 ﷼
Iowa City
3 stars from 341 ﷼
4+ stars from 393 ﷼
Dubuque
3+ stars from 292 ﷼
Des Moines
3 stars from 214 ﷼
4+ stars from 325 ﷼

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Hotel Julien Dubuque - Dubuque - Restaurant
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Dubuque, IA, United States
8.7Very good(920)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
495 ﷼+
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Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - Dubuque - Lobby
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Dubuque, IA, United States
7.8Good(847)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
416 ﷼+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque - Dubuque - Building
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Dubuque, IA, United States
6.7Okay(1548)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
214 ﷼+
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Graduate by Hilton Iowa City - Iowa City - Bar
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Downtown
8.4Very good(1121)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
551 ﷼+
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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown - Iowa City - Bedroom
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Iowa City, IA, United States
8.8Very good(655)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
435 ﷼+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City - Iowa City - Pool
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
Iowa City, IA, United States
7.8Good(1299)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
266 ﷼+
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Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena By IHG - Dubuque - Balcony
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena By IHG
Downtown
8.0Very good(631)
Parking
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
528 ﷼+
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Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center - Dubuque - Property amenity
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
Dubuque, IA, United States
8.2Very good(723)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
461 ﷼+
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Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown - Dubuque - Patio
Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown
Dubuque, IA, United States
8.0Very good(347)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
603 ﷼+
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center - Ames - Restaurant
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Ames, IA, United States
8.8Very good(485)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
926 ﷼+
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The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel - Iowa City - Lounge
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Iowa City, IA, United States
7.2Good(230)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
731 ﷼+
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Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area - Iowa City - Pool
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
Iowa City, IA, United States
8.4Very good(425)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
480 ﷼+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for hotels in Iowa

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Iowa with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hotel rates in Iowa?

Hotels are cheapest in Iowa in January, with average rates of 405 ﷼. In comparison, June is the most expensive month, with prices at 560 ﷼.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hotel in Iowa?

Sunday offers the lowest rates in Iowa, with an average nightly price of 426 ﷼. The highest prices are found on Friday, with average rates at 666 ﷼.

How much is a hotel in Iowa for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star hotel room in Iowa found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was 324 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 563 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 206 ﷼.

How much is a hotel in Iowa for this weekend?

The cheapest hotel room in Iowa for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for 324 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 324 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 678 ﷼ per night.

How early should you book a hotel in Iowa?

Book at least 23 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Iowa hotel.
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Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Average price (weeknight)

485 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

745 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 48% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 25% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect Iowa hotel

  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Iowa for 3 days.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Iowa

  • What is the most popular destination in Iowa?

    Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Ames (33% of total searches to Iowa). The next most popular destinations are Iowa City (33%) and Dubuque (33%).

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Iowa?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in Iowa for as cheap as 205 ﷼ (Dubuque) in the last 3 days. The average price is 729 ﷼.

Where to stay in Iowa?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Iowa by showing you the exact location of each hotel.

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