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

AU$18
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 AU$209 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$209
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 AU$200 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$200
6 Aug - 7 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! (1,583 reviews)
"The breakfast was outstanding. The generous seating area was clean and attendants kept it that way. There was a variety of hot entree and side options, fruit, yogurt, juice and coffee/tea."

Reviewed on 21 July 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 AU$211 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$211
3 Aug - 4 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 ...
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 AU$220 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$220
26 July - 27 July
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (471 reviews)
"Nice time"

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Element by Marriott Iowa City
Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn

2 out of 5
87 2nd St Coralville IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$162 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$162
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,247 reviews)
"Love the dinner!"

Reviewed on 22 July 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 AU$155 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$155
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,012 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

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 University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.

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 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.

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.

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.

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