Downtown Travel Guide
Iowa City
Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
"Room was really cold the first night, and the thermostat didn’t actually control the AC/Heat. The second night the wretched smell of toilet overflow from the first floor traveled at least as far as the 8th floor, where our room was. But, um, the parking was good. Ewwwww, the next tab asks for a photo ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Element by Marriott Iowa City
2-Bedroom Condo 2 Blocks from Downtown Iowa City
"Condo was clean, and the host was awesome to deal with. It is a great location, and walking distance from many spots in town. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Heartland Inn
Where to stay in Downtown
Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa Old Capitol Building and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.
University Heights
While there might not be top attractions in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Twain
While there might not be top attractions in Twain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.
Weber
While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Redbird Farms Wildlife Area and Frytown Conservation Area.
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.
