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 Convention Center

8.0/10 (46 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Monroe Convention Center during your trip to Bloomington. 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

฿407
per adult
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana
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Top hotels in Downtown Bloomington

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

3 out of 5
245 North College Avenue Bloomington IN
The price is ฿3,322 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,322
฿3,721 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,008 reviews)
"The paid on parking is expensive and inconvenient, but the location is fantastic and the staff was really great. The rooms are clean and newer with modern equipment unlike many hotels in Bloomington."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Hyatt Place Bloomington

Hyatt Place Bloomington

3 out of 5
217 W. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington IN
The price is ฿3,876 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿3,876
฿4,341 total
27 Aug - 28 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! (1,009 reviews)
"My only complaint about my stay is with the parking garage. It is not the easiest garage to enter and someone with a car much bigger than mine would really have a problem."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place 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 ฿4,405 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,405
฿4,933 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was extremely accommodating helping us with a challenge. They were friendly and the upmost professionals. I will look forward to coming back."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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 ฿3,816 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,816
฿4,274 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Stacy, I believe was her name, the manager who checked us in and gave us an upgrade, was wonderful."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 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 ฿2,927 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,927
฿3,278 total
24 Aug - 25 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (864 reviews)
"The pool was closed, the marina was closed. The hotel had a mildew smell. Breakfast was a plastic wrapped danish and cereal, no coffee. There was a juice machine but was out of apple juice only had OJ. Will never stay there again, hotel is way past its prime, and current staff don't seem to care ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina
IU Biddle Hotel

IU Biddle Hotel

3 out of 5
900 E. 7th St. Bloomington IN
The price is ฿4,582 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,582
฿5,132 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
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 Bloomington Community Farmers' Market.

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