What is Downtown like?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Iowa City's Downtown neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown travel tips? Be sure to check out Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveler data, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from University of Iowa, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown?

When you want to find places to stay in Iowa City, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Downtown.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

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. Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Iowa City.

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A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."

1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown

￥19,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown

Bo

￥21,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with wooden bar counters, black bar stools, and hanging woven light fixtures.

3. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown

William

￥22,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, tables, and chairs.

4. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown

Andrew

￥22,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

3.3 km from Downtown

Kyle

￥25,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.

6. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

4.2 km from Downtown

Amy

￥20,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.

7. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.6 km from Downtown

Mary

￥18,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with blinds.

8. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

3.5 km from Downtown

Beata

￥23,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.6 km from Downtown

Chrystie

￥22,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, and a well-lit entrance area.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.8 km from Downtown

KIMBERLY

￥22,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

11. Heartland Inn

2.7 km from Downtown

Kari

￥15,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights, 1.4 km from Downtown

Gary

￥32,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

7.8 km from Downtown

Chuck

￥13,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Comfort Suites hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating handicapped parking.

14. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

6.3 km from Downtown

Shawna

￥15,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, featuring a sun motif. The building has a modern design with brick and stone accents, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

7.2 km from Downtown

Laura

￥18,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a tiled floor. There are lounge chairs and a table with chairs around the pool.

16. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Miller Orchard, 1 km from Downtown

Rebecca K

￥22,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern lobby with blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a stone backsplash.

17. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

3.4 km from Downtown

Amy

￥12,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

18. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

4.3 km from Downtown

Tyler

￥18,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

19. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

6.6 km from Downtown

Debbie

￥19,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

20. The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.8 km from Downtown

Bruno

￥26,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Where to stay in Downtown

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

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

University Heights

When in University Heights, you can plan a visit to Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Mann

If you're spending some time in Mann, Iowa Old Capitol Building and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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

Twain

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Twain and surrounding area, you can visit Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.

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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.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and breakfast was good. The air conditioner made the room smell musty, but the room itself was clean and did not have mold. The rooms are a dreary gray with daylight color bulbs, so not a lot of warmth. Good for a budget quick stop on a cross country road trip."