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 time browsing the exhibits at Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City.
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Great staff! Clean. Small bathroom and loud heater.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Very clean rooms and the staff was extremely friendly!
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Front desk staff was terrific Good breakfast Great rooftop restaurant
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Element Iowa City
Great place, walking distance to food, we did a family Christmas and Iowa City was the half way mark for the group- only downside was the pool was being worked on, but we could use the pool next door- breakfast was nice to be served but the grill gets really backed up
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Staff was friendly. Clean rooms. Great area
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
The room was clean and very spacious. The staff was courteous and very helpful. The complimentary breakfast was consistently good. The gym was ok, but not all the equipment was functioning.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
College Hill
When in College Hill, you can plan a visit to Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Miller Orchard
While there might not be top attractions in Miller Orchard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum.
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.
Manville Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manville Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kinnick Stadium.
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.
