Northside Travel Guide
Iowa City
Popular places to visit
University of Iowa
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Iowa during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Old Capitol Museum
Gaze up at the emblematic golden dome that tops the roof of a historic building containing the region’s cultural gems.
Iowa Old Capitol Building
You can find out about the history of Iowa City with a visit to Iowa Old Capitol Building. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Marvel at a gigantic whale skeleton, see an impressive cyclorama of a Hawaiian bird island and spot the giant panda.
Kinnick Stadium
Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Catch an event at Carver-Hawkeye Arena during your trip to Iowa City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in Northside
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
"Clean, confortable , spacious room and well located."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
"Perfect place to stay for our son’s graduation from the University of Iowa! Fun campus vibe, helpful staff, extremely convenient location for downtown Iowa City with walking distance to many spots. Coffee shop and bar/restaurant adjacent to property and we had coupons included for $15 per person ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Heartland Inn
"We had a wonderful time here while visiting our granddaughter at the U of Iowa."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
"Room ready upon check-in, easy check-in process, friendly staff, nice meal and drink amenities, clean room."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
"This is a very well-maintained property. The beds are comfy and the bathroom counter spacious. Even the grounds surrounding it are meticulous and there are sheltered tables outside. You’ll find numerous restaurants a short drive away and a Culvers a short walk away. We will definitely return!"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
"The room smelled so bad. Like smoke plus wet carpet. We had to buy a box fan and then open our door and run the fan for an hour at first then run air con, open window even though it was raining outside and run the box fan at night. The rooms are worn and tired although the shower pressure was good ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
Goosetown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Goosetown and surrounding area, you can visit The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library.
Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.
College Hill
While College Hill isn't home to many top sights, Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater.
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.
Miller Orchard
When in Miller Orchard, you can plan a visit to Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
