Downtown Hotels, Iowa City

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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,427 reviews)
"Lovely atmosphere "
United States
Kobie
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,031 reviews)
"Clean room and very nice staff. Perfect location for my activities planned."
United States
Brooklynn
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Element Iowa City

Element Iowa City
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (420 reviews)
"Clean, good location, and very good breakfast. "
United States
Matthew
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Element Iowa City

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (869 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly staff. Lovely breakfast. Easy parking. "
United States
Kelley
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

avid hotel Cedar Rapids South - Arpt Area by IHG

avid hotel Cedar Rapids South - Arpt Area by IHG
2.5 star property
28.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (655 reviews)
"Room was great and lobby help was very good"
United States
Timothy
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
avid hotel Cedar Rapids South - Arpt Area by IHG

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
2.5 star property
7.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"reasonable, clean, comfortable bed, good location and good breakfast. "
United States
Thomas
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Rapids Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Rapids Airport
2.5 star property
28.7 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Comfortable stay"
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Rapids Airport

Sleep Inn & Suites Mount Vernon

Sleep Inn & Suites Mount Vernon
2.5 star property
30 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (389 reviews)
"Amazing staff, great breakfast, overall an excellent hotel."
United States
Alexa
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Sleep Inn & Suites Mount Vernon

Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn
2.0 star property
2.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,121 reviews)
"Always friendy and great food"
United States
Heather
The price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Heartland Inn

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Great staff, very friendly and helpful especially when i kept forgetting my key in my room! The pool is great especially for children and the room was exceptional and went above my expectations!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
3.0 star property
University Heights, 1.4 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (467 reviews)
"Nice rooms, clean and comfortable. Staff was nice. Food was really good. Gym and pool areas were really nice. "
United States
Lance
The price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
2.5 star property
17.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (300 reviews)
"Great location, great hotel great people great service"
United States
Ben
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (803 reviews)
"Great location and rooms are nice. "
United States
Barb
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
2.0 star property
4 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly clean nice place "
United States
William
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG

avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG
2.0 star property
8.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (90 reviews)
"Hotel was definitely decent. Breakfast buffet was nowhere near what they claimed it to be very basic and we had a stain on our comforter but the room was definitely clean"
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, IA
2.5 star property
28.7 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was okay, staff was pleasant "
United States
Shawn
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, IA

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
3.0 star property
3.6 km from Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,467 reviews)
"The Drury is an excellent place to stay. Great pool, clean rooms, ample parking, and great food options."
United States
Mike
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
2.5 star property
Miller Orchard, 1 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Spencer was very nice, room was clean, breakfast is okay, but other than that it was a great stay!"
United States
Damian
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City
2.5 star property
13.5 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (998 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. I was on a 2 week business trip that was all driving. This was my last night and it was so nice to stay at this hotel. It was quiet, clean and I felt safe. It has a full breakfast, which I appreciate."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids CID Eastern Iowa Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids CID Eastern Iowa Airport
2.5 star property
28.7 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was very nice and breakfast was stocked well."
United States
Carlin
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids CID Eastern Iowa Airport
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

University Heights

While there might not be top attractions in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium.

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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Iowa City's Downtown neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown travel tips? Make sure that you visit Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is the highest ranked property in Downtown. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from University of Iowa, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other favourite options in the area include Element Iowa City and Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University.
How many hotels are there in Downtown?
When you want to find places to stay in Iowa City, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
Iowa City Public Library, The Englert Theater and Stanley Museum of Art are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown. Old Capitol Museum and Iowa Old Capitol Building are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Iowa City.