Downtown Bloomington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Our pick of the best Downtown Bloomington Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

3 out of 5
245 North College Avenue Bloomington IN
The price is AU$161 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$161
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Check-in computers were down Elevator not working (one of the two) Rooms are beyond dated Amenities horrible Room only cleaned every other day Nobody answered phone front desk; called four times $1200/night is criminal for this place!"

Reviewed on 18 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 AU$176 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$176
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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 AU$171 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$171
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 AU$214 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$214
25 Oct - 26 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The trash bin still had trash in it. The heat mode on the thermostat would not go above 58°. I set up a wake up call through the automated service and received no wake up call. Room 311."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington
Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina

Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina

3 out of 5
9301 S Fairfax Rd Bloomington IN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$129 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$129
26 Oct - 27 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! (931 reviews)
"Clean rooms"

Reviewed on 22 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 AU$222 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$222
25 Oct - 26 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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Our guide on 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

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