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
Loved everything! Perfect location, friendly staff, clean rooms. 😊
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
We were greeted by a large private security guard who stared us down and blocked our entrance to the front desk to check in! Not the experience we were expecting. It felt very uncomfortable and unsafe. I felt like if I would have said anything the guard would have stopped me and made me leave. Apparently, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Heartland Inn
Breakfast was very good for hotel food. Very well located and loved the free shuttle service to hospital. Property was a little dated and worn as was the room but very clean. Have stayed here many times over the years and will continue to. Will continue to recommend to others
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Great stay! Just across the street from Trader Joe’s and right off the interstate. Great location for visiting in Iowa City. Rooms were super quiet, clean and relaxing. AND they have FREE drinks, dinner and breakfast! Love it!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Quick check in and check oiy
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
Room was over all clean, but outdated. Would be nice to have USB plugs available for charging items. Buffet breakfast was as expected. Staff was friendly. Unfortunately there was a lot of outside noise the entire night, even with the window closed, it made for a not so restful experience.
Reviewed on 7 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.
