Northside Travel Guide
Iowa City



Popular places to visit

University of Iowa
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Iowa during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Old Capitol Museum
Gaze up at the emblematic golden dome that tops the roof of a historic building containing the region’s cultural gems.

Iowa Old Capitol Building
You can find out about the history of Iowa City with a visit to Iowa Old Capitol Building. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Marvel at a gigantic whale skeleton, see an impressive cyclorama of a Hawaiian bird island and spot the giant panda.
Kinnick Stadium
Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Catch an event at Carver-Hawkeye Arena during your trip to Iowa City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do

Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in Northside

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
The breakfast was good with quality food. The bar was ok but did not have flying kite drinks.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
We were greeted by a large private security guard who stared us down and blocked our entrance to the front desk to check in! Not the experience we were expecting. It felt very uncomfortable and unsafe. I felt like if I would have said anything the guard would have stopped me and made me leave. Apparently, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Heartland Inn
Everything was great
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Great as always.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Quick check in and check oiy
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
We always stay here when coming to Coralville - we actually had a banquet there this time and the food was absolutey amazing. Best Beef and Chicken I have had in a long time from a Buffet. Love that the Bar Stays open late - Ben & Kayla are always so friendly and helpful !! We totally love it ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside

Goosetown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Goosetown and surrounding area, you can visit The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library.

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

College Hill
While College Hill isn't home to many top sights, Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater.

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.

Miller Orchard
When in Miller Orchard, you can plan a visit to Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
