The Best Hotels in Downtown, Iowa City - 2026 Updated Prices

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

1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Downtown

Mark

₹11,890 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

2. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Downtown

₹13,001 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

3. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Downtown

Andrew

₹13,700 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

4. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Downtown

William

₹13,895 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

5. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

3.3 km from Downtown

Kyle

₹15,444 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining area, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

6. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

4.2 km from Downtown

Amy

₹12,147 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

7. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

3.5 km from Downtown

Beata

₹12,993 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

6.6 km from Downtown

Chrystie

₹13,770 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

3.8 km from Downtown

KIMBERLY

₹13,206 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

10. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3.6 km from Downtown

Mary

₹10,816 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

11. Heartland Inn

2.7 km from Downtown

Kari

₹9,263 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

12. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

University Heights, 1.4 km from Downtown

Gary

₹19,363 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

7.8 km from Downtown

Chuck

₹8,091 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

₹8,989 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

15. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

3.4 km from Downtown

Amy

₹7,795 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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.

16. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Miller Orchard, 1 km from Downtown

Rebecca K

₹12,330 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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.

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

7.2 km from Downtown

Laura

₹10,885 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

18. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

4.3 km from Downtown

Tyler

₹11,013 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

19. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

6.6 km from Downtown

Debbie

₹11,723 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

20. The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.8 km from Downtown

Bruno

₹16,098 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A plate with a rolled omelette and hash browns, and a mug labeled "Hamburger Inn No. 2 Iowa City, Iowa".

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 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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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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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 Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and breakfast was good. The air conditioner made the room smell musty, but the room itself was clean and did not have mold. The rooms are a dreary gray with daylight color bulbs, so not a lot of warmth. Good for a budget quick stop on a cross country road trip."

AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Rapids Airport

8/10 Good

"Overall the property was very clean, breakfast was decent and ready promptly at 6:00am. I was a little surprised that I have two staff ask me about what room I was in so they could clean and also the shower wall was not clean. I saw hair on the shower wall that was not mine."

Frequently asked questions

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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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. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

6. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

7. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

10. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

11. Heartland Inn

12. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

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

14. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

15. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

16. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

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

18. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

19. Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

20. The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Where to stay in Downtown

Mann

University Heights

Weber

Twain

Manville Heights

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

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