Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 visit 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 trip to 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 studying the exhibits at Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City.
Activities
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Our pick of the best 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 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
The room was clean, breakfast was excellent, and the hotel is at he great location
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Front desk staff was terrific Good breakfast Great rooftop restaurant
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Element Iowa City
Great experience
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
We stay here everytime we come to Iowa City because of the service. Ben & Kayla in the Bar are the absolute best !! They always remember us and they are so friendly. They make the best drinks and the service is Incredible. I also love Wenjin in the mornings - she makes the very best coffees and also ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Everything was great except the deskchair was missing in my room. Front desk guy said he would take care of it right away and never did.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
College Hill
While College Hill isn't home to many top sights, Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Northside
Northside might not have many top sights, but Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Goosetown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Goosetown and surrounding area, you can visit The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library.
Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.
