Downtown
Iowa City
Popular places to visit
University of Iowa
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Iowa, a top university in 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
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in Downtown
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
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Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
We arrived and expected 2 rooms but only 1 with a single king size was available. Then had to add 2 roll away beds for 4 adults and there was simply not enough room. The room smelled of smoke and then the next day we got another room added but still did not have 2 beds in each room.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Great
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Element Iowa City
Room was mostly clean- randomly found part of a loaf of bread in cupboard and no hand soap. Location was good for walking to state swim meet. Room coffee wasn’t tasty but coffee maker made it very hot at least.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Yes
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Spotless room - front desk very helpful - Ben & Kayla in the Bar are Amazing and Wen Jin at Starbucks - is the best ever. Marco gave us a ride and was such a nice person. We love your hotel. !!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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.
