Downtown, IA
Iowa City
Popular places to visit
University of Iowa
Explore the campus of 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
Though University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City while you are here.
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 trip 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 stay in Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Downtown Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Room was nice & clean. Friendly staff. Hotel is right downtown which is convenient but also attracts a young clientele so it’s rowdy. I was awake from 2:30 am & on due to 2 rooms of very loud parties. Not a lot of soundproofing so you can hear everything. Hotel staff did what they could but they ...
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Arrived 3/7 for one-night stay before a youth sports camp the next day. Iowa City was overrun with drunk college kids for some “pub crawl” event- despite that, we were given a warm welcome and assurances that if guests were disruptive, we could call front desk and police would intervene. Room was ...
Reviewed on Mar 9, 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 Mar 1, 2026
Element Iowa City
Very large and clean room Great area with many restaurants and things to do
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
2-Bedroom Condo 2 Blocks from Downtown Iowa City
Heartland Inn
Room was clean and the location was great. Hotel looks dated but we were happy with the room and how clean it was.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown
College Hill
When in College Hill, you can plan a visit to Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Miller Orchard
While there might not be top attractions in Miller Orchard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum.
Northside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Northside and surrounding area, you can visit Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.
Manville Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manville Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kinnick Stadium.
Goosetown
When in Goosetown, you can plan a visit to The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mann
If you're spending some time in Mann, Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are top sights worth seeing.
