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 ฿4,213 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿4,213
฿4,718 total
19 Oct - 20 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 ...
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 ฿3,682 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,682
฿4,182 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ฿4,029 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,029
฿4,573 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ฿4,233 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,233
฿4,812 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 ฿3,339 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿3,339
฿3,740 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,313 reviews)
"It looks like an older property and the hallways seem a little dark. But the hotel is very clean and my room was very nice. The room air conditioning was fairly quiet and efficient. The breakfast was a typical continental set up, with choices of scrambled eggs and sausages.with various cereals and ..."

Reviewed on 24 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 ฿3,347 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,347
฿3,805 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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, 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 University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

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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