Downtown
Iowa City
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 trip 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 stay in 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 an afternoon studying the exhibits at Stanley Museum of Art during your trip to Iowa City. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in Downtown
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
The staff was extremely helpful and kind
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Such a great hotel! Super quiet, clean and fun
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
It was nice
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Element Iowa City
Great neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants. Laundry facilities in hotel.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
hotelVetro Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
The staff was wonderful and very professional. They truly make you feel at home. Will definitely return.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
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.
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.
University Heights
When in University Heights, you can plan a visit to Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Twain
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Twain and surrounding area, you can visit Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.
Lincoln
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lincoln and surrounding area, you can visit Devonian Fossil Gorge and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse.
