Iowa City, IA
Travel Guide





Visit Iowa City
Where to stay in Iowa City

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

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

University Heights
When in University Heights, you can plan a visit to Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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

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.

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Breakfast was good, rooms were nice and new, staff was friendly. The bed was comfy, but the room we were in had pretty loud HVAC. It took a while to fall asleep as it had a low whine consistently. Otherwise no issues.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
We were greeted by a large private security guard who stared us down and blocked our entrance to the front desk to check in! Not the experience we were expecting. It felt very uncomfortable and unsafe. I felt like if I would have said anything the guard would have stopped me and made me leave. Apparently, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
I travel to Iowa City monthly, and two of my usual hotels have recently closed, so I finally decided to try the Garden Inn. It has always been a little more expensive, but this was a celebration weekend, so we went for it. Overall, we had a good time. The parking garage was being renovated, and I ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Secluded studio getaway- only 4 miles from Downtown Iowa City
It was a wonderful delight staying in this beautifully secluded space. The hosts were attentive, accommodating and extremely nice. We had everything we needed and then some to enjoy our family holiday. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Reviewed on 1 December 2025

406 Large 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome
Perfect distance to the ped mall.
Reviewed on 21 April 2026

Backyard on Melrose - Walk to Kinnick & Hospital
Wonderful location. House perfect for Moms weekend and spending time with the kids.
Reviewed on 20 April 2026
Popular places to visit

University of Iowa
Explore the campus of University of Iowa, during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Old Capitol Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Old Capitol Museum during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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
You can spend time studying the exhibits at University of Iowa Museum of Natural History during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Kinnick Stadium
Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Catch an event at Carver-Hawkeye Arena during your trip to Iowa City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
