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

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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 ฿3,965 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,965
฿4,441 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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)
"Great room. Very clean. New !"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Hyatt Place Bloomington

Hyatt Place Bloomington

3 out of 5
217 W. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington IN
The price is ฿3,691 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,691
฿4,134 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Hyatt Place Bloomington
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington

Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington

3 out of 5
310 S. College Avenue Bloomington IN
The price is ฿3,896 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,896
฿4,364 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Courtyard by Marriott 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 ฿4,500 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,500
฿5,040 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington
Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina

Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina

3 out of 5
9301 S Fairfax Rd Bloomington IN
The price is ฿2,492 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,492
฿2,791 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (907 reviews)
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently stayed at Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina for a yoga retreat and was very impressed. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained, and the staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The beautiful setting on Lake Monroe made it a perfect place to relax and get away ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina
IU Biddle Hotel

IU Biddle Hotel

3 out of 5
900 E. 7th St. Bloomington IN
The price is ฿3,901 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,901
฿4,369 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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.

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.

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 Indiana University Auditorium.

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 Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Downtown Bloomington Travel Guide