Downtown, IA
Iowa City
Popular places to visit
University of Iowa
Explore the campus of University of Iowa, during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Though University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City while you are here.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Downtown Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
The room was clean and comfortable, the check-in process was easy personnel was professional and friendly
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Great location, friendly staff large rooms and very clean.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Front desk staff was terrific Good breakfast Great rooftop restaurant
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Element Iowa City
Great place, walking distance to food, we did a family Christmas and Iowa City was the half way mark for the group- only downside was the pool was being worked on, but we could use the pool next door- breakfast was nice to be served but the grill gets really backed up
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Staff was friendly. Clean rooms. Great area
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Great s
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown
College Hill
When in College Hill, you can plan a visit to Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Miller Orchard
While there might not be top attractions in Miller Orchard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum.
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.
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.
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.
