Downtown Bloomington Travel Guide

Bloomington

A cityscape with a prominent historic building with a dome, surrounded by other buildings and streets.
A statue of a soldier in a park with trees and a building in the background.
A street lined with historic buildings, including a theater and a music center.
A large, historic building with a prominent dome and clock tower.
A busy urban street lined with parked cars, various storefronts, and a tall brick building.

Stay near popular Downtown Bloomington attractions

Monroe County Courthouse

8.8/10 (88 reviews)
Monroe County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Bloomington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Things to do

An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana

An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana

฿404
per adult
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana

An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana

฿412
per adult
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana
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Top hotels in Downtown Bloomington

Hyatt Place Bloomington

Hyatt Place Bloomington

3 out of 5
217 W. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington IN
The price is ฿4,332 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,332
฿4,852 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Wasn’t particularly anything. Dull as dish water. Usually pick hilton brands. Thought I’d try it but wouldn’t try again."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Bloomington
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

3 out of 5
245 North College Avenue Bloomington IN
The price is ฿3,982 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿3,982
฿4,460 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good stay… clean hotel and nice staff"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington

2.5 out of 5
501 North College Avenue Bloomington IN
The price is ฿5,108 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿5,108
฿5,721 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"2nd stay here while visiting IU. Conveient to campus and many restaurants. Centrally located! Will make this my hotel for the next four years while my student attends IU."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington

Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington

3 out of 5
310 S. College Avenue Bloomington IN
The price is ฿3,650 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿3,650
฿4,088 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Staff was great"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina

Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina

3 out of 5
9301 S Fairfax Rd Bloomington IN
The price is ฿4,490 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿4,490
฿5,029 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (839 reviews)
"Hotel needs renovation/updating. Rooms are surface clean but need a thorough cleaning. Carpets grout crevices are pretty dirty."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina
IU Biddle Hotel

IU Biddle Hotel

3 out of 5
900 E. 7th St. Bloomington IN
The price is ฿4,671 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿4,671
฿5,232 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,699 reviews)
"Loved how central it was and all of the things to do inside the hotel!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

IU Biddle Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Bloomington

Find the best Downtown Bloomington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a mix of historic and modern buildings, and a clear sky.

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.

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.

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 Buskirk Chumley Theater.

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 Assembly Hall.

Downtown Bloomington Travel Guide