Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stay near popular Downtown attractions

The Englert Theater

8.2/10 (71 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature

Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature

NZ$21
per adult
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
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Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA
The price is NZ$217 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$217
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3 out of 5
255 E Court St Iowa City IA
The price is NZ$212 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$212
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,613 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3 out of 5
328 S Clinton St Iowa City IA
The price is NZ$236 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$236
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (957 reviews)
"Perfect place in Iowa City; anything you can wish for in a hotel!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Element by Marriott Iowa City

Element by Marriott Iowa City

3 out of 5
314 South Clinton Street Iowa City IA
The price is NZ$245 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$245
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Element by Marriott Iowa City
Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn

2 out of 5
87 2nd St Coralville IA
The price is NZ$173 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$173
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,279 reviews)
"You get supper included as well as breakfast."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Heartland Inn
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

2.5 out of 5
200 6th Street Coralville IA
The price is NZ$132 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$132
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large neoclassical building with a central dome and flagpole, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Erik Rowley
Open Photo by Erik Rowley

Mann

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

A cityscape with a river, bridges, and modern buildings during sunset.

Weber

While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Redbird Farms Wildlife Area and Frytown Conservation Area.

A rugby ball with the text "OUR LIBERTIES WE WILL MAINTAIN" and "IOWA" on a green grass field.

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.

A river with a bridge, a historic building with a tower, and modern skyscrapers.

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.

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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