What's it like in Downtown Bloomington?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Bloomington's Downtown Bloomington neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Bloomington Community Farmers' Market and Buskirk Chumley Theater as part of your Downtown Bloomington travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Bloomington?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Bloomington. This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Indiana University Bloomington, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington and Hyatt Place Bloomington .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Bloomington area?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Bloomington to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Bloomington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Bloomington, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Bloomington.

What can I see and do in this Bloomington neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Bloomington are Bloomington Community Farmers' Market and Buskirk Chumley Theater. When you're sightseeing in Bloomington, Wonderlab Science Museum and Butler Winery & Vineyard are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Downtown Bloomington Hotels of 2026

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A modern lounge area with a long dining table, leather sofas, a fireplace, and a TV screen.

1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington

Zemen

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade and a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign.

2. Hyatt Place Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington

Carrie

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of liquor bottles and glasses.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington

Jackie

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with blue seating, a kitchen area, and a TV screen.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington

Michelle

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A large, two-story house with a white exterior, multiple windows, and a front porch with white railings.

5. Grant Street Inn

Old Northeast Downtown, 0.5 km from Downtown Bloomington

Steven

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a prominent "HOME2" sign.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bloomington

1.2 km from Downtown Bloomington

Adam

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing natural light.

7. Comfort Inn Bloomington near University

1.8 km from Downtown Bloomington

Alison

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A historic stone building with a red-tiled roof, a central arched entrance, and a statue in front.

8. Graduate by Hilton Bloomington

0.5 km from Downtown Bloomington

JOHN PAUL

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A stone building with a sloped roof, a door, and a small window.

9. IU Biddle Hotel

1.2 km from Downtown Bloomington

Natalie

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a chalkboard wall with food-related drawings.

10. Hampton Inn Bloomington

1.7 km from Downtown Bloomington

Frances

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A stately building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a porch, and a well-maintained garden.

11. Showers Inn

Old Northeast Downtown, 0.4 km from Downtown Bloomington

lisa

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a well-lit facade.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington

3.6 km from Downtown Bloomington

Anne

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington University Area

2.2 km from Downtown Bloomington

Michael

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A row of townhouses with a central entrance, potted plants, and a clear sky.

14. MainStay Suites Bloomington near University

3 km from Downtown Bloomington

Adam

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

15. Cascades Inn

2.5 km from Downtown Bloomington

Hui

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a stone wall.

16. Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG

1.8 km from Downtown Bloomington

Edilyn

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

17. Quality Inn Bloomington near University

2.2 km from Downtown Bloomington

Selena

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG

3 km from Downtown Bloomington

Aparna

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase to an upper level.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington

3.6 km from Downtown Bloomington

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

20. Best Value Inn

1.9 km from Downtown Bloomington

Sherri

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Where to stay in Downtown Bloomington

Find the best Downtown Bloomington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Elm Heights

Elm Heights might not have many top sights, but Indiana University Auditorium and Wonderlab Science Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A street lined with historic buildings, including a shop with a sign for 'King Doughnut'.

Old Northeast Downtown

Though Old Northeast Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wonderlab Science Museum and Indiana University Auditorium.

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A paved road flanked by dense green foliage and a wooden fence.

Bryan Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bryan Park and surrounding area, you can visit Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater.

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A museum with an indoor playground featuring a large climbing structure and a sign for 'Pulley Chairs'.

Prospect Hill

While there might not be top attractions in Prospect Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonderlab Science Museum and Bloomington Community Farmers' Market.

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Garden Hill

While Garden Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Memorial Stadium and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

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Top Downtown Bloomington Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Hey"

MainStay Suites Bloomington near University

8/10 Good

"Great location for IU family weekend, super clean, able to bring our dog, very spacious rooms, little details—little repairs needed here and there were noted. Waited last minute to book on our way there and paid a much more “reasonable” price for two nights (still crazy cost). Lots of good walkable restaurants in the area. The hotel itself for location and the event going on, was perfect for what it was. Would not otherwise pay what we did for this particular hotel. But it was ok."

Brown County Inn

8/10 Good

"The buffet breakfast was really good . Had everything on it , pancakes , eggs , sausage , bacon , biscuits , gravy , cereal , home fries, hash browns . Something for everyone . The girl that seated us talked so fast that we had no clue what she even said she didn't have much of a personality. Our waitress Molly was very nice . Our first room was a first floor garden room . It was very nice . It was on the back side where the playground was. It was only in the 60's and the room was pretty cold so turned the heat on and it set off smoke detector. Called front desk and they sent a maintenance person in after we left for a show at Event Center . We returned 3hrs later and the smoke detector kept chirping. We called the front desk and because it would be awhile before maintenance could come and fix it , they put us in a different room . It also was on first floor and very nice . The patio was facing the parking lot but we didn't mind at all . They also gave us breakfast certificates. We thought that was nice of them to do that for the inconvenience. Over all I would stay again . This wasn't out first time staying here . There is also a walking path behind the inn that's really nice ."

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Our top choices for Downtown Bloomington hotels

1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington

2. Hyatt Place Bloomington

3. Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

4. Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington

5. Grant Street Inn

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bloomington

7. Comfort Inn Bloomington near University

8. Graduate by Hilton Bloomington

9. IU Biddle Hotel

10. Hampton Inn Bloomington

11. Showers Inn

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington University Area

14. MainStay Suites Bloomington near University

15. Cascades Inn

16. Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG

17. Quality Inn Bloomington near University

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington

20. Best Value Inn

Where to stay in Downtown Bloomington

Elm Heights

Old Northeast Downtown

Bryan Park

Prospect Hill

Garden Hill

Top Downtown Bloomington Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington University Area

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