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.
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
If University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.
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.
Mercy Hospital
If Mercy Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in Northside
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Room was nice & clean. Friendly staff. Hotel is right downtown which is convenient but also attracts a young clientele so it’s rowdy. I was awake from 2:30 am & on due to 2 rooms of very loud parties. Not a lot of soundproofing so you can hear everything. Hotel staff did what they could but they ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Clean room and very nice staff. Perfect location for my activities planned.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Heartland Inn
Room was clean and the location was great. Hotel looks dated but we were happy with the room and how clean it was.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
The second floor adjoins some conference spaces and it
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
The room was very comfortable. Great staff.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
A little more wear and tear in the room than anticipated. Couldn’t utilize the included breakfast, large group hanging around, and in the way.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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.
