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1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,589 reviews)
"Clean, quiet and the views are great!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ฿4,096
฿4,652 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
2 bars/lounges

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (946 reviews)
"Great hospitality and clean room"
United States
Megan
The price is ฿4,534
฿5,146 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Property amenity

3. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Element by Marriott Iowa City
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (472 reviews)
"Beautiful decor, amazing breakfast, and easy parking."
United States
Tatiana
The price is ฿5,002
฿5,687 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Element by Marriott Iowa City
Bar (on property)

4. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,057 reviews)
"Front desk folks were warm and really helpful."
United States
Garth
The price is ฿4,911
฿5,500 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

5. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
3.0 star property
University Heights, 1.4 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (489 reviews)
"Very clean and nice staff. Queen beds were a little uncomfortable but overall was one of the best Marriott’s I’ve stayed at."
United States
Katie
The price is ฿5,674
฿6,450 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
Indoor pool

6. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
2.5 star property
Miller Orchard, 1 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Rebecca K
The price is ฿4,377
฿4,968 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
Lobby

7. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
3.0 star property
3.6 km from Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,589 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Staff was very nice. Great parking."
United States
Sara
The price is ฿3,693
฿4,198 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Lobby

8. Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn
2.0 star property
2.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,262 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Super close to the Aquatic center -> my son had a dive meet there. Great breakfast. I would certainly stay here again!"
United States
Tammy
The price is ฿3,626
฿4,061 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Heartland Inn
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

9. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
4.0 star property
3.3 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
KC
The price is ฿5,338
฿6,059 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Terrace/patio

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
2.5 star property
6.6 km from Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and very nice stay"
United States
Chrystie
The price is ฿4,282
฿4,868 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
Exterior

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean property."
United States
Alexandria
The price is ฿4,401
฿4,999 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing
Exterior

12. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
3.0 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (434 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, good breakfast"
United States
Theresa
The price is ฿3,935
฿4,478 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
Indoor pool

13. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and welcoming Staff, room was clean comfortable and quite. Thank You!"
United States
Charles
The price is ฿3,550
฿4,012 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
Indoor pool

14. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
2.0 star property
4 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is disgustingly. Dirty sheets, broken toilet, horrible smell, paper thin walls, trash spilling out all over the grounds...even the coffee tastes bad. The people who work there don't talk back. You should stay somewhere else"
United States
Deborah
The price is ฿3,324
฿3,722 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

15. The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
4.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"A+++++ definitely love this property it is my go to when in iowa city"
United States
Eric
The price is ฿5,071
฿5,680 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Restaurant

16. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
2.5 star property
4.2 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Jason
The price is ฿3,386
฿3,792 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
Terrace/patio

17. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville
3.0 star property
7.1 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (708 reviews)
"Rooms clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff attentive, courteous and helpful. Great location and plenty of parking."
United States
Mark
The price is ฿3,551
฿4,031 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville
Exterior

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
2.5 star property
7.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,104 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, clean, staff very nice and a good breakfast. Would stay again"
United States
alissa
The price is ฿2,870
฿3,215 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

19. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG
2.5 star property
6.6 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (593 reviews)
"A clean and convenient hotel"
United States
Jin-Ah
The price is ฿3,894
฿4,362 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG
Lobby

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (991 reviews)
"Great room and a wonderful hot breakfast!!"
United States
Cheryl
The price is ฿5,506
฿6,259 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large neoclassical building with a central dome and flagpole, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Erik Rowley
Open Photo by Erik Rowley

Mann

While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa Old Capitol Building and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.

A cityscape with a river, bridges, and modern buildings during sunset.

Weber

While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Redbird Farms Wildlife Area and Frytown Conservation Area.

A rugby ball with the text "OUR LIBERTIES WE WILL MAINTAIN" and "IOWA" on a green grass field.

University Heights

While there might not be top attractions in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium.

A river with a bridge, a historic building with a tower, and modern skyscrapers.

Twain

While there might not be top attractions in Twain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.

Manville Heights

While Manville Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kinnick Stadium.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Friendly staff"
Annabelle 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Iowa City's Downtown neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown travel tips? Make sure that you visit Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown?
Based on our traveller data, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from University of Iowa, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University.
How many hotels are there in Downtown?
When you want to find places to stay in Iowa City, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
Iowa City Public Library, The Englert Theater and Stanley Museum of Art are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown. Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Iowa City.