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

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
"We stay once a year & always return here. It’s the best location, steps away from the pedestrian area of downtown, great stores, restaurants & bars. There are free bikes at the hotel & Iowa City is a lovely town to see on 2 wheels. The beds & pillows are super comfortable, rooms are always clean ..."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
"easy checkin and nice room"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Element by Marriott Iowa City
"Front desk staff, not very welcoming, lacking warmth and hospitality."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
"Got breakfast and evening meal. All good. Parking convenient and free."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Heartland Inn
"My husband and I stayed in a hot tub room,it was very clean the rooms were very nice,loved the patio out back and they even supper!!Definitely would stay again!!"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 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.

Weber
While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Frytown Conservation Area and Redbird Farms Wildlife Area.

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.

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.
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.





