Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Old Capitol Museum
Gaze up at the emblematic golden dome that tops the roof of a historic building containing the region’s cultural gems.
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.
Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City Public Library is just one of the places to see in Iowa City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Stanley Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City.
Activities
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Perfect location! Walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and parking.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
The room was clean and had good amenities.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Element Iowa City
Love this Hotel! Big rooms, great atmosphere and good location!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Heartland Inn
Staff was courteous and the free meals were a super plus. Thanks
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
The entire hotel including the pool area was clean and smelled good. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable. Staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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.
Northside
Northside might not have many top sights, but University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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 University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.