Book a Top Iowa City Motel

If you can’t find a motel in Iowa City, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find a similar property from over 66 lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

At many motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveller taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.

Here are some of Expedia customers’ favourite motels to choose from in the larger area. Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport is located 33.7 km from the heart of Iowa City. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA: Free WiFi, free parking and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Central Iowa City is 20.8 mi (33.5 km) away. Dutch Country Inn: Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities such as a microwave. Located 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from the heart of Iowa City. Super 7 Motel: Central Iowa City is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and coffee in the lobby are available during your stay. Crest Country Inn: 24.9 mi (40.1 km) from the heart of Iowa City. Enjoy access to the picnic area, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

As you explore the area, you can explore the university campus and take time to enjoy the top-notch restaurants. People who’ve visited Iowa City have good things to say about its shops, live music and entertainment venues. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Devonian Fossil Gorge, Lake Macbride State Park and Macbride Nature Recreation Area. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Kinnick Stadium, Carver-Hawkeye Arena and The Englert Theater.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Iowa City to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Iowa City are January, April, November and December, with each month seeing an average of 24 cm of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Iowa City to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa), which is located 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from the city centre. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.