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

6 Oct - 7 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

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

3. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

4. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown

William

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

5. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.6 km from Downtown

Jeremy

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

6. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

3.4 km from Downtown

Linda

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

7. Heartland Inn

2.7 km from Downtown

Kari

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

8. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

3.5 km from Downtown

Emilio

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.

9. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.5 km from Downtown

John

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

10. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

4 km from Downtown

Dan

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

11. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

4.3 km from Downtown

Tyler

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.8 km from Downtown

KIMBERLY

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

13. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

4.2 km from Downtown

Amy

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Comfort Suites hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating handicapped parking.

14. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

6.3 km from Downtown

Shawna

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

7.8 km from Downtown

Chuck

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

3.4 km from Downtown

Lori

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

17. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights, 1.4 km from Downtown

ZOE

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

18. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

3.3 km from Downtown

Kyle

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

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

7.2 km from Downtown

Laura

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A breakfast buffet with cereal, fruits, and pastries.

20. MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

7.3 km from Downtown

Krystal

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The bed and room were very clean and comfortable! We had a great view of Iowa City and it was super quiet. The courtyard was lovely and the breakfast was one of the best we have ever had! We would 100% stay here again and recommend to our friends and family."

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

10/10 Excellent

"We expected an old-style 2 story Drury Inn, and were amazed to find a 7 story, 3+ star full-service hotel for much a better price than much lower-rated motel properties in Cedar Rapids. Room and bed were great. Hot tub was a welcome experience at the end of a long day on the road. Full breakfast was excellent and well maintained. Staff were beyond friendly, including the hotel GM who was bussing tables during breakfast! This will be on our itinerary for our next trip through central Iowa!"

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

8/10 Good

"Since it was just me traveling, it was okay. I made due with what I had. I didn’t have the breakfast since my appointments that I was in town for said not to eat. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable for me (I have a bad back, firm bed was good for me, pillows were pretty good too for my neck), the refrigerator was left open before I got there (looked like it had been defrosted). The bathroom was really small, to use the toilet I had to step completely in the bathroom almost to other wall to shut the door. I went to run bath water and the top of the tub plug was missing so I couldn’t tell if it was water flow or stopped. Staff was helpful, the front desk person came and looked at the tub when I couldn’t get the water to drain (even after removing the mechanism from the drain). I thought the shower water pressure was awesome! The TV only had about 20 channels, the guide book on the desk was outdated and those channels listed there weren’t valid. Besides those few things, not a bad experience just some things need updating. For 1 person for a night or two, the price was right and it worked for me."

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3. Element by Marriott Iowa City

4. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

5. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

6. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

7. Heartland Inn

8. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

9. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

10. Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

11. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

13. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

14. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

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

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

17. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

18. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

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

20. MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

Where to stay in Downtown

Mann

University Heights

Twain

Weber

Manville Heights

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

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