University Heights Travel Guide
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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.
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 University Heights
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
Hotel staff were very friendly. Restaurant staff during the day were abrupt and also rude. The hotel was over run by a youth basketball group. They were loud, running up and down the hallways, and very inconsiderate of other guests. The noise volume from the lobby area carried to our room until well ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Iowa City 4br Backyard Walk To Stadium 4 Bedroom Home
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Great location. Easy parking. Clean, spacious room.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Great location but Low water pressure, no bathroom in lobby
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Nice hotel but way too crowded. Our room smelled musty or even like cigarettes and they tried to cover it up but the more we were in the room it smelled if urine. Our toilet ran and ran for a long no time every time you flushed before it shut off. Because it was so crowded with families we could ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Heartland Inn
Always friendy and great food
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
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.
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.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater.
Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.
Northside
Northside might not have many top sights, but Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
