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

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
"My wife, me, and our 12 year old grandson had a very memorable stay at Hyatt Place. As a retired custodian, I found our room impressively clean. The staff were both curious and helpful. I recommend (if available) paying for the underground parking. My grandson and I had a blast swimming in the indoor ..."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

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
"Check-in was fast, staff was pleasant and helpful, room was clean, reasonably priced, and included breakfast, parking and shuttle if needed."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Downtown

Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.

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 Frytown Conservation Area and Redbird Farms Wildlife Area.

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.
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.





