What is Downtown like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Iowa City's Downtown neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown travel tips? Make sure that you visit Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveller data, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from University of Iowa, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University .

How many hotels are there in Downtown?

When you want to find places to stay in Iowa City, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Downtown.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?

Iowa City Public Library, The Englert Theater and Stanley Museum of Art are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown. Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Iowa City.

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A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."

1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown

Mark

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown

Bo

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with wooden bar counters, black bar stools, and hanging woven light fixtures.

3. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown

William

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, tables, and chairs.

4. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a tiled floor. There are lounge chairs and a table with chairs around the pool.

5. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Miller Orchard, 1 km from Downtown

Rebecca K

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.

6. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.6 km from Downtown

Jeremy

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

7. Heartland Inn

2.7 km from Downtown

Elisa

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights, 1.4 km from Downtown

ZOE

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with blinds.

9. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

3.5 km from Downtown

Emilio

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

3.3 km from Downtown

Kyle

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, featuring a sun motif. The building has a modern design with brick and stone accents, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

7.2 km from Downtown

Laura

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern lobby with blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a stone backsplash.

12. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

3.4 km from Downtown

Linda

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, and a well-lit entrance area.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.8 km from Downtown

KIMBERLY

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

14. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

6.3 km from Downtown

Shawna

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.

15. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

4.2 km from Downtown

William

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.5 km from Downtown

John

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.6 km from Downtown

Ryan

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a glass-enclosed area with a view of the city.

18. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

4 km from Downtown

Dan

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

7.8 km from Downtown

Chuck

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious breakfast area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

3.4 km from Downtown

Lori

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Where to stay in Downtown

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A large neoclassical building with a central dome, symmetrical windows, and a grand staircase leading to the entrance.

Mann

While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa Old Capitol Building and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.

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A large, historic building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

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.

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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.

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

Weber

While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Redbird Farms Wildlife Area and Frytown Conservation Area.

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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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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

10/10 Excellent

"This is my new favorite hotel chain! The rooms were extremely clean, the staff was amazing, the dinners and breakfasts were worth their weight in gold, the pool was one of best and we had a great stay. I signed up right away to become a rewards member and I would recommend this chain of hotels to anyone. Thank you Drury Inn of Coralville, Iowa!"

Heartland Inn

8/10 Good

"It looks like an older property and the hallways seem a little dark. But the hotel is very clean and my room was very nice. The room air conditioning was fairly quiet and efficient. The breakfast was a typical continental set up, with choices of scrambled eggs and sausages.with various cereals and make your own waffles. The staff is friendly and helpful. This hotel isn’t fancy but it doesn’t need to be. It is simple and my room was very comfortable. If you want a hotel that offers nice amenities, functional clean rooms and is located near Iowa Hawk sports complexes also University of Iowa Hospital/clinics at a value price I recommend the Hesrtland Inn."

Hotels in Downtown

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1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4. Element by Marriott Iowa City

5. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

6. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

7. Heartland Inn

8. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

9. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

10. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

12. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

14. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

15. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

16. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

18. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

Where to stay in Downtown

Mann

University Heights

Twain

Weber

Manville Heights

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

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