Downtown Travel Guide
Iowa City
Popular places to visit
Old Capitol Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Old Capitol Museum in Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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
You can spend time exploring the galleries in University of Iowa Museum of Natural History during your travels in Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
The Englert Theater
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.
Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City Public Library is just one of the places to see in Iowa City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Stanley Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City.
Top hotels in Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Great stay! I always enjoy staying at the Graduate.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Very clean rooms and the staff was extremely friendly!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Front desk staff was terrific Good breakfast Great rooftop restaurant
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Element Iowa City
Great place, walking distance to food, we did a family Christmas and Iowa City was the half way mark for the group- only downside was the pool was being worked on, but we could use the pool next door- breakfast was nice to be served but the grill gets really backed up
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Staff was friendly. Clean rooms. Great area
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Yes. The ac and heat worked amazingly
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
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.
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.
Northside
Northside might not have many top sights, but University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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 University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.
