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, Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of Iowa, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Graduate by Hilton Iowa City 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. Old Capitol Museum and Iowa Old Capitol Building are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Iowa City.

The Best Hotels in Downtown, Iowa City - 2026 Updated Prices

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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown

Denise

฿3,316 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown

Sue

฿4,996 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown

Frank

฿4,352 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown

Kathryn

฿4,021 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Dutch Country Inn

24.2 km from Downtown

Jodi

฿3,341 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Rapids Airport

28.7 km from Downtown

Sheryl

฿3,996 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

15.7 km from Downtown

Lynn

฿3,060 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.6 km from Downtown

Nancy

฿4,101 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

4 km from Downtown

Tammy

฿3,604 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

7.8 km from Downtown

Christina

฿2,861 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Sleep Inn & Suites Mount Vernon

30 km from Downtown

pat

฿3,245 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

17.7 km from Downtown

Jonathan

฿5,949 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

6.3 km from Downtown

Shelly

฿3,490 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

6.6 km from Downtown

Darrin

฿3,857 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

7.2 km from Downtown

Christina

฿3,636 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Heartland Inn

2.7 km from Downtown

Blair

฿3,306 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.6 km from Downtown

Jovany

฿4,038 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

7.2 km from Downtown

LuAnn

฿3,393 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids CID Eastern Iowa Airport

28.7 km from Downtown

KRISTIE

฿4,359 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG

8.8 km from Downtown

Mindi

฿3,416 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

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Where to stay in Downtown

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

Mann

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

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University Heights

While there might not be top attractions in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium.

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA Cityscape on the Cedar River

Weber

While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Redbird Farms Wildlife Area and Frytown Conservation Area.

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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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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.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

8/10 Good

"It was nice enough roon was nice, needed to vacuum hallways"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

2/10 Terrible

"Honestly facility is great and all. But no communication within staff. Was told 75 dollar deposit would get reimbursed but instead was charged per fee for my animal service dog. Originally was told no fee but next day management said that was not notified and that she didn't believe me until I brought paperwork stating is service animal. I advised was barely here from texas and would have to look through everything and just said she could reimburse if I brought paperwork work later. So inconvenient and unprofessional. Was also told tv was too loud apparently but I could barely hear it myself and was told to lower more until the morning. Just overall bad experience customer service wise"

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was great! A pretty decent spread, although the same everyday I really can’t complain. The pool is huge, and hot tub too. Room seemed very clean minus carpet. Socks got dirty so maybe needed a shampooing. I wish the curtains closed all the way… I used a hair clip to help. Staff was all very kind. There were graduations and was a baseball tournament so a thousand kids running around and filled the pool, but they were respectful. I suspect that’s why I didn’t have a lot of hotel options when choosing a hotel. However after visiting, I think I’d come back if ever there again. Very close to everything, so the location was convenient. Quiet, too."

Element by Marriott Iowa City

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is conveniently located near downtown Iowa City and University of Iowa campus. The rooms were clean and light with lots of windows. Mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave in room. The lobby is spacious with lots of seating options. They offer a great complimentary breakfast with a chef to make breakfast tacos, omelets etc. They had a yogurt bar, cereals, granola bars, bagels, breads, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Would stay here again."

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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Dutch Country Inn

AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Rapids Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Sleep Inn & Suites Mount Vernon

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

Heartland Inn

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids CID Eastern Iowa Airport

avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG

Where to stay in Downtown

Mann

University Heights

Weber

Twain

Miller Orchard

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

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