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

฿404
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 ฿4,219 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,219
฿4,726 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,053 reviews)
"Always a great place to stay!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 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 ฿3,675 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿3,675
฿4,175 total
23 Sept - 24 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,657 reviews)
"☺️"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

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 ฿4,022 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,022
฿4,565 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
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 ฿4,232 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,232
฿4,811 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ฿3,338 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,338
฿3,739 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,298 reviews)
"Love having the shuttle to the U of I Hospital and Clinics. So handy, prompt and convenient!"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Heartland Inn
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3 out of 5
815 1st Ave. Coralville IA
The price is ฿3,341 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,341
฿3,798 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
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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
Open Photo by Erik Rowley

Mann

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

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.

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.

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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