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Latest Iowa Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARAmes
3+ stars from 262 ﷼
Dubuque
3+ stars from 292 ﷼
Carter Lake
3+ stars from 300 ﷼
Des Moines
3 stars from 199 ﷼
4+ stars from 379 ﷼
Iowa City
3 stars from 330 ﷼
4+ stars from 356 ﷼

Best Iowa hotels

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque - Dubuque - Building
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Dubuque, IA, United States
6.7Okay(1567)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
199 ﷼+
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Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - Dubuque - Lobby
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Dubuque, IA, United States
7.8Good(857)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
420 ﷼+
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Hotel Julien Dubuque - Dubuque - Restaurant
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Dubuque, IA, United States
8.6Very good(941)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
465 ﷼+
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Sleep Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus - Ames - Lobby
Sleep Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames, IA, United States
8.6Very good(440)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
281 ﷼+
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Staybridge Suites Ames By IHG - Ames - Restaurant
Staybridge Suites Ames By IHG
Ames, IA, United States
8.5Very good(54)
Pool
Air Conditioning
409 ﷼+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Omaha Airport - Carter Lake - Building
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Omaha Airport
Carter Lake, IA, United States
6.8Okay(1818)
Pool
Air Conditioning
301 ﷼+
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GrandStay Hotel and Suites Ames - Ames - Living room
GrandStay Hotel and Suites Ames
Ames, IA, United States
7.3Good(583)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
285 ﷼+
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center - Ames - Restaurant
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Ames, IA, United States
8.8Very good(486)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
319 ﷼+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames - Ames - Lobby
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames, IA, United States
7.3Good(574)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
247 ﷼+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus - Ames - Lounge
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames, IA, United States
8.7Very good(211)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
349 ﷼+
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Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena By IHG - Dubuque - Balcony
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena By IHG
Downtown
7.9Good(640)
Parking
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
435 ﷼+
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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites - Ames - Lobby
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames, IA, United States
8.4Very good(342)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
281 ﷼+
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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 December, with average rates of 391 ﷼. In comparison, October is the most expensive month, with prices at 632 ﷼.

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 419 ﷼. The highest prices are found on Friday, with average rates at 624 ﷼.

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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How much is a Iowa hotel?

Here are our most popular & best value hotels

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

471 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

636 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 49% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 12% 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 2 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 Dubuque (33%) and Carter Lake (33%).

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.

Everything you need to know for your stay in Iowa