Downtown Travel Guide

Iowa City

Stay near popular Downtown attractions

The Englert Theater

8.2/10 (71 reviews)
You can enjoy a show at The Englert Theater during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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Things to do

Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature

Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature

฿412
per adult
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
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Top hotels in Downtown

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA
The price is ฿4,369 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,369
฿4,893 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,060 reviews)
"Cool place, right in the center of the all the action. Easy for a recent grad to get all the stares."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3 out of 5
255 E Court St Iowa City IA
The price is ฿4,079 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿4,079
฿4,634 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3 out of 5
328 S Clinton St Iowa City IA
The price is ฿4,408 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿4,408
฿5,003 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (953 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and the staff was super friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. We will definitely use again if needed!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Element by Marriott Iowa City

Element by Marriott Iowa City

3 out of 5
314 South Clinton Street Iowa City IA
The price is ฿4,519 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,519
฿5,137 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Element by Marriott Iowa City
Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn

2 out of 5
87 2nd St Coralville IA
The price is ฿3,759 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,759
฿4,210 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,261 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Heartland Inn
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

2.5 out of 5
200 6th Street Coralville IA
The price is ฿3,241 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,241
฿3,630 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,014 reviews)
"Very musty smell through the entire building. Not nearly enough parking and bathtub was extremely yellow and gross. Would recommend spending 50$ more a night for a downtown hotel."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
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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 and flagpole, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Erik Rowley
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Mann

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

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.

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.

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.

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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