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 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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in Northside
Chic Downtown Condo Steps from UIowa & Nightlife
Good location for visiting the University. Very clean and looked new. We had a nice stay, however the instructions for parking garage and apartment building entrance & elevator were confusing. Also, misinformation on parking spot. Had a lot of back and forth communication with co-host for over an ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Great stay! I always enjoy staying at the Graduate.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
The hotel was clean and in a good place.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
It is a nice hotel. Clean and comfortable. But the staff at the front desk is not very nice.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Quiet, calm neat and tidy, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The suites were large nice having connected rooms staff was friendly it’s a bit dated but clean pool area is awesome
Reviewed on 1 Jan 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 University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.
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.
