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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,464 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and staff. "
United States
eduardo
The price is HK$697
HK$792 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Element Iowa City

Element Iowa City
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (442 reviews)
"Clean, good location, and very good breakfast. "
United States
Matthew
The price is HK$926
HK$1,052 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Element Iowa City

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (885 reviews)
"Loved our stay, and food/drinks at The Vue"
United States
Christy
The price is HK$793
HK$900 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,052 reviews)
"The Hotel was in a perfect location for us and the Staff super helpful. Great Hotel and a great stay in Iowa City. "
United States
Eric
The price is HK$1,059
HK$1,186 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Die Heimat Country Inn

Die Heimat Country Inn
3.0 star property
29.8 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (208 reviews)
"The breakfast was delicious!"
United States
John
The price is HK$1,350
HK$1,512 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Die Heimat Country Inn

Dutch Country Inn

Dutch Country Inn
2.5 star property
24.2 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (463 reviews)
"Gas stations and food close by, free breakfast."
United States
Gerald
The price is HK$760
HK$798 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Dutch Country Inn

AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Rapids Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Rapids Airport
3.0 star property
28.7 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff. Wonderful breakfast."
United States
Kristi
The price is HK$819
HK$918 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Rapids Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area
2.5 star property
15.7 km from Downtown
6.6 out of 10, (537 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
Grace
The price is HK$520
HK$582 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
2.5 star property
17.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (310 reviews)
"Everything went smoothly. Easy check in, great accommodations! We’ll definitely be back. "
United States
Laura
The price is HK$1,117
HK$1,251 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG

avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG
2.0 star property
8.8 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (119 reviews)
"Comfortable room and she staff was informative "
United States
Paul
The price is HK$603
HK$676 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
avid hotel Coralville Iowa City by IHG

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
3.0 star property
3.6 km from Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,515 reviews)
"Quiet, comfortable and nice location for good price."
United States
William
The price is HK$799
HK$908 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
2.0 star property
4 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Room and bed"
United States
Audra
The price is HK$628
HK$703 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
2.5 star property
7.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,027 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast. Great place for the price"
United States
Chantelle
The price is HK$658
HK$737 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG
2.5 star property
6.6 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (560 reviews)
"Room was clean, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was good! We were downstairs by the door and it wasn’t too loud "
United States
Sandra
The price is HK$823
HK$921 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Holiday Inn Express Coralville by IHG

Sleep Inn & Suites Mount Vernon

Sleep Inn & Suites Mount Vernon
2.5 star property
30 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (403 reviews)
"Third visit to this hotel. This trip was 3 nights. No issues. Staff was awesome. Beds comfortable. Breakfast good. Will definitely stay there on our return trip to Mt. Vernon. Thanks for a great stay."
United States
Richard
The price is HK$830
HK$929 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Sleep Inn & Suites Mount Vernon

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
2.5 star property
6.6 km from Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (965 reviews)
"The stay was amazing we enjoyed the breakfast and the room was great "
United States
Tammy
The price is HK$849
HK$965 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (835 reviews)
"Staff was nice. Very clean hotel. Definitely will stay there again!"
United States
Leighton
The price is HK$737
HK$825 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great sized room, friendly staff, great pool & hot tub area and good breakfast!"
United States
Matthew
The price is HK$663
HK$750 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (949 reviews)
"Other than some basics - oatmeal at breakfast wasn’t hit and beds weren’t made over two nights - clean, friendly, and overall good stay."
United States
Jonathan
The price is HK$752
HK$855 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Coralville

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
3.0 star property
University Heights, 1.4 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (478 reviews)
"Room was very clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. "
United States
Cathie
The price is HK$1,168
HK$1,327 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
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Where to stay in Downtown

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

Mann

While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.

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.

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.

Weber

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

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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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, Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of Iowa, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Graduate by Hilton Iowa City 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. Old Capitol Museum and Iowa Old Capitol Building are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Iowa City.