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$17
per adult
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
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Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals

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$173 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$173
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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 ...
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
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$193 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$193
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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
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$189 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$189
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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$200 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$200
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (479 reviews)
"Great hotel! Loved the breakfast."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Element by Marriott Iowa City
2-Bedroom Condo 2 Blocks from Downtown Iowa City

2-Bedroom Condo 2 Blocks from Downtown Iowa City

Iowa City IA
Stay at this condo in Iowa City. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Condo was clean, and the host was awesome to deal with. It is a great location, and walking distance from many spots in town. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

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2-Bedroom Condo 2 Blocks from Downtown Iowa City
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3 out of 5
815 1st Ave. Coralville IA
The price is AU$157 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$157
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
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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 Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.

A cityscape with a river, bridges, and modern buildings during sunset.

Weber

While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Frytown Conservation Area and Redbird Farms Wildlife 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 Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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.

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