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1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown

Christina

฿4,163 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown

฿4,552 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

3. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown

Andrew

฿4,797 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

4. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown

William

฿4,866 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

5. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights, 1.4 km from Downtown

ZOE

฿5,833 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

6. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Miller Orchard, 1 km from Downtown

Rebecca K

฿4,314 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

7. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.6 km from Downtown

Grant

฿3,787 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.8 km from Downtown

KIMBERLY

฿4,624 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

9. Heartland Inn

2.7 km from Downtown

Elisa

฿3,728 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.6 km from Downtown

Ryan

฿5,182 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

11. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

3.3 km from Downtown

Kyle

฿5,105 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

7.8 km from Downtown

Chuck

฿3,690 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

13. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

6.3 km from Downtown

Shawna

฿3,971 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

14. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

3.5 km from Downtown

Emilio

฿4,891 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

15. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

7.1 km from Downtown

Mark

฿4,931 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

16. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

4.2 km from Downtown

John

฿3,948 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

7.2 km from Downtown

Laura

฿3,775 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

7.2 km from Downtown

Tania

฿5,265 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

19. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

6.6 km from Downtown

Debbie

฿4,254 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

20. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

3.4 km from Downtown

James

฿2,657 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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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, symmetrical windows, and a grand staircase leading to the entrance.

Mann

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

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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.

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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.

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

Weber

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

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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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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

8/10 Good

"Nice"

Heartland Inn

8/10 Good

"The air conditioning filter desperately needed changing, it smelled so musty. I was in a room next to a chainsmoker and the smell was terrible. That wasnt the fault of the staff though. The room was decently clean and quiet, even with people pregaming for the home game over the weekend. I would stay here again. Fair warning, the breakfast buffet does not have hot sauce. Thankfully I brought my own."

Frequently asked questions

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, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from University of Iowa, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown 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. Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Iowa City.

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3. Element by Marriott Iowa City

4. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

5. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

6. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

7. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

9. Heartland Inn

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

11. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

13. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

14. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

15. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

16. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

19. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

20. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

Where to stay in Downtown

Mann

University Heights

Twain

Weber

Manville Heights

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

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