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
"Easy and friendly check-in and check-out. The pillows were no good, but the room was nice, clean, quiet, and comfortable. I think this hotel is a value for what you get in service and comfort. The basement parking is convenient and easy! Third time staying at the hotel and I will definitely stay ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
"Cute downtown hotel. Nothing super fancy but great location and well kept."
Reviewed on 30 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
"We were very impressed by the hotel. Every single staff member was extremely courteous and helpful, the amenities were amazing, breakfast and dinner were awesome, the pool was clean as was the rest of the hotel and the rooms. In the breakfast area someone was always refilling food and cleaning. Even ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Heartland Inn
Where to stay in Downtown

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

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 The Englert Theater.

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.





