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 ฿4,906 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,906
฿5,495 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ฿4,125 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿4,125
฿4,686 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (1,590 reviews)
"It was the most amazing stay I’ve had in years! Very clean, very kind staff, comfortable beds, great views, excellent spa/pool area, would stay there every time I go to Iowa City. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 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 ฿4,530 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,530
฿5,141 total
30 Aug - 31 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 ...
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 ฿4,248 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,248
฿4,829 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (472 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and perfect location!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Element by Marriott Iowa City
Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn

2 out of 5
87 2nd St Coralville IA
The price is ฿3,622 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,622
฿4,057 total
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
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 ฿3,253 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,253
฿3,644 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Doesn’t look anything like the online pictures. Room smelled like smoke, and didn’t go away after the window was opened. Sink was dirty, bathroom was dirty."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 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 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 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 Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium.

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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