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A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."

1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown

Rachel

฿4,029 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown

lori

฿4,615 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, tables, and chairs.

3. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown

Andrew

฿4,863 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with wooden bar counters, black bar stools, and hanging woven light fixtures.

4. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown

William

฿4,312 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

3.3 km from Downtown

chris

฿5,712 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio with red seating, a grill, and string lights.

6. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

3.5 km from Downtown

Beata

฿4,305 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.

7. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

4.2 km from Downtown

Jennifer

฿3,539 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, and a well-lit entrance area.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.8 km from Downtown

KIMBERLY

฿4,373 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.6 km from Downtown

Sheila

฿4,523 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.

10. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.6 km from Downtown

Peter

฿3,839 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights, 1.4 km from Downtown

anthony

฿6,297 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

12. Heartland Inn

2.7 km from Downtown

Russ

฿3,779 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

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

7.8 km from Downtown

Chuck

฿2,878 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern lobby with blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a stone backsplash.

14. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

3.4 km from Downtown

Amy

฿2,663 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows.

15. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

6.3 km from Downtown

Shawna

฿3,128 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, featuring a sun motif. The building has a modern design with brick and stone accents, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

7.2 km from Downtown

Julie

฿3,745 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a tiled floor. There are lounge chairs and a table with chairs around the pool.

17. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Miller Orchard, 1 km from Downtown

Tamara

฿3,771 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

18. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

6.6 km from Downtown

Debbie

฿4,124 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

19. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

4.3 km from Downtown

Kelsey

฿3,569 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a brown armchair, and a round coffee table. There is a fireplace, a reception desk, and a colorful striped rug.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

7.2 km from Downtown

Tania

฿3,609 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,692 reviews	View
Element by Marriott Iowa City	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 488 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,063 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,646 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A plate with a rolled omelette and hash browns, and a mug labeled "Hamburger Inn No. 2 Iowa City, Iowa".

Mann

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

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A large, historic building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

University Heights

While there might not be top attractions in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

10/10 Excellent

"This place is awesome. Perfect location if you are attending games at the Mercedes Benz stadium or the State Farm arena. The staff is amazing. I would like to recognize the young lady who checked us in she was awesome. I hate I didn’t get her name!"

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

10/10 Excellent

"Great location downtown in Iowa City. Convenient parking for a fee-not bad. Fantastic rooftop restaurant, The Vue, that overlooks the city/campus! The facility also offers an outdoor, partially covered, cocktail area. Be sure to make a reservation on football weekends."

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.

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3. Element by Marriott Iowa City

4. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

5. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

6. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

7. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

10. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

11. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

12. Heartland Inn

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

14. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

15. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

17. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

18. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

19. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

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Where to stay in Downtown

Mann

University Heights

Weber

Twain

Manville Heights

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

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