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
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
The room was clean and the complimentary breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
We had a late check in which I had informed the hotel of earlier in the day. We ended up checking in around 10 pm and when we got to our room and had went to use the bathroom I noticed the toilet was filthy with feces stains in the toilet. There was no soap or shampoo and conditioner in the bottles ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Great hotel, close to the University
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Element Iowa City
Very convenient for shows at the Englert. Clean, quiet, and comfortable. Parking ramp kitty corner to hotel. We slept too late for breakfast, and did not do the happy hour, but they looked good.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
2-Bedroom Condo 2 Blocks from Downtown Iowa City
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
This Drury hotel is our family's "go to" favorite place to stay when visiting Iowa City. Friendly staff. Clean comfortable rooms that you can relax in. Nice bedding. Quiet. A really good breakfast with hot foods or grab and go items such as fruit, ect. If you check in early enough, there are also ...
Reviewed on 30 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.
