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 ฿4,603 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿4,603
฿5,155 total
13 Oct - 14 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 ...
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington

Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington

3 out of 5
310 S. College Avenue Bloomington IN
The price is ฿3,881 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿3,881
฿4,346 total
14 Oct - 15 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was very nice (of course, we’re in the Midwest!) and location to campus was great!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
Hyatt Place Bloomington

Hyatt Place Bloomington

3 out of 5
217 W. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington IN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,677 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,677
฿4,118 total
1 Oct - 2 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"It’s very average for the price."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 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 ฿4,482 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,482
฿5,020 total
4 Oct - 5 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
Brown County Inn

Brown County Inn

3.5 out of 5
51 E State Road 46 Nashville IN
The price is ฿4,202 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,202
฿4,833 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a nightclub. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Brown County Inn
Cascades Inn

Cascades Inn

2 out of 5
2601 N Walnut Street Bloomington IN
The price is ฿2,170 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿2,170
฿2,431 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bloomington. Enjoy 2 meeting rooms, a garden and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Cascades Inn
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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 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.

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 Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Downtown Bloomington Travel Guide