Downtown Travel Guide

Iowa City

Stay near popular Downtown attractions

The Englert Theater

8.2/10 (71 reviews)
You can enjoy a show at The Englert Theater during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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Things to do

Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature

Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature

฿407
per adult
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
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Top hotels in Downtown

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA
The price is ฿3,766 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,766
฿4,218 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,061 reviews)
"Desk staff friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3 out of 5
255 E Court St Iowa City IA
The price is ฿3,635 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,635
฿4,129 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3 out of 5
328 S Clinton St Iowa City IA
The price is ฿4,046 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,046
฿4,592 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (962 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean property. Excellent fitness room. Very centrally located."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Element by Marriott Iowa City

Element by Marriott Iowa City

3 out of 5
314 South Clinton Street Iowa City IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,185 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,185
฿4,757 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (477 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great location, walk to everything."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Element by Marriott Iowa City
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3 out of 5
815 1st Ave. Coralville IA
The price is ฿3,304 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,304
฿3,756 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,593 reviews)
"Easy to get to, conviemt enough to campus for two parents at the end of move-in day."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn

2 out of 5
87 2nd St Coralville IA
The price is ฿3,301 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,301
฿3,697 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,279 reviews)
"Clean, safe, quiet."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Heartland Inn
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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 Old Capitol Museum.

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

Weber

While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Frytown Conservation Area and Redbird Farms Wildlife 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 Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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.

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