Downtown Travel Guide
Iowa City
Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do

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

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
"Great place and close to campus"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Element by Marriott Iowa City

Heartland Inn
"The staff were friendly, our room was very nice & clean. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
"We expected an old-style 2 story Drury Inn, and were amazed to find a 7 story, 3+ star full-service hotel for much a better price than much lower-rated motel properties in Cedar Rapids. Room and bed were great. Hot tub was a welcome experience at the end of a long day on the road. Full breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Downtown

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

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.

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.

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






