Downtown 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.
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
If University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Staff was great. We had a hiccup with the original room but they took care of the problem quickly and professionally. The front desk attendant also gave us a fantastic suggestion on where to have dinner. It was next door and the place was great!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Very clean rooms, great people and very welcoming!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Walls paper thin. Kids screaming in the halls and could hear all the noise outside. The rest was fine
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Element Iowa City
Very large and clean room Great area with many restaurants and things to do
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Clean room. Staff was good. Wish they had something to do after the game was over. Bar or something late night.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Heartland Inn
Always friendy and great food
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum 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 Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.
