Downtown Travel Guide
Iowa City
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.
The Englert Theater
You can enjoy a show at The Englert Theater during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City Public Library is just one of the places to see in Iowa City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Stanley Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Stanley Museum of Art during your trip to Iowa City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
The staff was extremely helpful and kind
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Such a great hotel! Super quiet, clean and fun
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Friendly staff and very clean
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Element Iowa City
Great neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants. Laundry facilities in hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
hotelVetro Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Great staff, great location, beautiful rooms.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Northside
Northside might not have many top sights, but University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
Lincoln
While Lincoln may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Devonian Fossil Gorge and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse.
