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 Redbird Farms Wildlife Area and Frytown Conservation Area.

Weber
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Miller Orchard

While there might not be top attractions in Miller Orchard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum.

Miller Orchard
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3 out of 5
255 E Court St Iowa City IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 334 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 334
SAR 379 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,379 reviews)
Nice place, good staff

Reviewed on 7 February 2026

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA
The price is SAR 354 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
SAR 354
SAR 396 total
8 Mar - 9 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Staff was friendly. Room was clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 9 February 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
2525 Highlander Place Iowa City IA
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 469 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 469
SAR 525 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (966 reviews)
Yes the room was clean and staff was helpful.

Reviewed on 7 February 2026

The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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! (13 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! (40 reviews)
Great place!

Reviewed on 3 February 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