Downtown, IA
Iowa City
Popular places to visit
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.
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 browsing the exhibits at Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City.
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Downtown Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
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Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
The best thing was the location. Lots of restaurant options. easy access to the university. Made for a fun football weekend!
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Everything is perfect
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Element Iowa City
Great neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants. Laundry facilities in hotel.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
hotelVetro Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
We had a great experience here and love the location! We will be staying here again!!
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown
Northside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Northside and surrounding area, you can visit University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.
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, University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building are top sights worth seeing.
University Heights
When in University Heights, you can plan a visit to Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Lincoln
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lincoln and surrounding area, you can visit Devonian Fossil Gorge and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse.
