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

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
"The staff greeted us and explained things very thoroughly. There is a secure parking garage that we liked as it kept us out of the weather as we unloaded and loaded. The room was clean and layout was good. The breakfast had choices of different milks, regular, almond, 2% as well as good food selections. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
"Obviously ridiculously overpriced because we came to town when ESPN game day was there for a football game and Caitlin Clarke had her show launch in town. Wish they included the breakfast buffet and water with the price they charged per night. But rooms were clean, and location is great."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Element by Marriott Iowa City

Heartland Inn
"Clean, great coffee machine!"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
"We were there for Iowa Hawkeyes game. It was great. The staff is always very friendly."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 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.






