Iowa City, IA

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Iowa Museum of Natural History featuring an administrative buidling and heritage architecture
Iowa Museum of Natural History featuring an administrative buidling and heritage architecture
Old Capitol Museum showing interior views
Iowa City
Iowa Museum of Natural History which includes interior views

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Where to stay in Iowa City

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Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
American football ball  with Iowa flag on green grass background, close up

University Heights

When in University Heights, you can plan a visit to Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

University Heights
The first Capitol of the state of Iowa, before it was moved to Des Moines. Now part of the University of Iowa campus, Go Hawkeyes!!

Mann

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Mann, Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Mann
The City Of Cedar Rapids

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.

Twain
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA Cityscape on the Cedar River

Weber

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

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

Weber
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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.

College Hill
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA
The price is AED 346 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
AED 346
AED 388 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
Nice hotel. Wish the shower had more pressure but everything else was perfect. All good.

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3 out of 5
328 S Clinton St Iowa City IA
The price is AED 358 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
AED 358
AED 407 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (864 reviews)
Walls paper thin. Kids screaming in the halls and could hear all the noise outside. The rest was fine

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

2 out of 5
2216 N Dodge St Iowa City IA
The price is AED 264 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 264
AED 296 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Very friendly staff!

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
408 Entire 3 Bedroom Townhouse

408 Entire 3 Bedroom Townhouse

Iowa City IA
Stay at this vacation home in Iowa City. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Iowa City Public Library ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Our overall stay at this vrbo was very good. There was initial miscommunication and we were sent to the wrong townhome in the complex when we arrived. There was somebody else staying where we had booked. I could not find a phone number to contact the host directly on the vrbo website, so I contacted ...

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

408 Entire 3 Bedroom Townhouse
3 blocks from the University of Iowa Kinnick Stadium & Hospital

3 blocks from the University of Iowa Kinnick Stadium & Hospital

Iowa City IA
Stay at this vacation home in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kinnick Stadium and Finkbine Golf Course are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
So comfortable, clean, lots of space, great host communication.

Reviewed on 28 November 2025

3 blocks from the University of Iowa Kinnick Stadium & Hospital
G’s Home Away From Home

G’s Home Away From Home

Iowa City IA
Stay at this vacation home in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Iowa Avenue Literary Walk and University of Iowa ...
10/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Very nice house in a perfect location on a quiet street. We definitely plan on staying there again!

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

G’s Home Away From Home
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Iowa City

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
181
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
154
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
25
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great city to visit for business and leisure. Beautiful with lots of activities for all types of hobbies.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Will go back under better circumstances

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Really impressed with the food and the location of the Graduate. Will definitely return

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Visit Dandy Lion cafe....delish!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I would like to thank Phyllis, the manager for her prompt response when we needed it, Sam for making great oatmeal, the housekeeping staff (Rosemary) and the front desk staff for making our stay very comfortable

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful City