Northside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
University of Iowa
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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
If University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.
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.
Mercy Hospital
If Mercy Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.
Activities
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Our pick of the best Northside Hotel Deals
The Gilded Goose - spacious 4-bedroom with 10-minute walk to downtown Iowa City
Great stay. Great host!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Luxurious Condo in Heart of Downtown Iowa City
Wonderful location
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Steps to Downtown Iowa City, Cozy and Colorful!
The hosts were so thoughtful. Stocked the coffee and snacks, bottle of wine, and essential travel toiletries (beyond the shampoo and conditioner). It was a great location to walk everywhere and space to spread out a bit.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Such a clean and nice facility, could use a better elevator system though.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Very nice room. Very comfortable bed and amenities. There is no vent in the bathroom. The water refill machine on our floor didn’t work properly and splashed everywhere. In the lobby, they had infused water and that was nice. They also had free popcorn from 3-5pm.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Heartland Inn
The rooms are very clean and they smell amazing. The halls and lobby are in great condition. The breakfast is perfect with a wide selection of options. The staff is very friendly and very clear in everything they have. Even though we had a tv problem the staff efficiently did their best to fix ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
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.
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.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater.
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.
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.
