Iowa City, IA

Travel Guide

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
Iowa City

Where to stay in Iowa City

Iowa Museum of Natural History which includes an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and a park

Mann

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

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

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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
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Weber

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

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

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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.

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Lincoln

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lincoln and surrounding area, you can visit Devonian Fossil Gorge and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse.

Lincoln
The best omelette...

Northside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Northside and surrounding area, you can visit University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.

Northside
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3 out of 5
255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA
The price is SAR 300 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
SAR 300
SAR 340 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,112 reviews)
"Very comfy beds and the staff was awesome"

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

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 379 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
SAR 379
SAR 425 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,058 reviews)
"Thank You for very comfortable quiet stay"

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3 out of 5
328 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA
The price is SAR 379 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
SAR 379
SAR 431 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (758 reviews)
"Staff was great"

Reviewed on 10 July 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
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.
G’s Home Away From Home

G’s Home Away From Home

Iowa City
Stay at this vacation home in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Kinnick Stadium and Iowa Avenue ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"My son, daughter-in-law and 2y/o grandson were coming to Iowa City for my late wife's celebration of life. My home a/c went kaput in the midst of Iowa heat/humidity, so I needed to find someplace cool for them to stay. This property fit the "cool" description literally and figuratively...wonderful ..."

Reviewed on 14 July 2025

G’s Home Away From Home
Spacious 28x80 Doublewide Home

Spacious 28x80 Doublewide Home

2 out of 5
Iowa City
Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kinnick Stadium and Pleasant Valley Golf Course are located nearby.
3.2/10 (7 reviews)
A great alternative to driving home after a late football game
"Super easy to get to after a football game and plenty of space for our group!"

Reviewed on 2 December 2024

Spacious 28x80 Doublewide Home
408 Entire 3 Bedroom Townhouse

408 Entire 3 Bedroom Townhouse

Iowa City
Stay at this vacation home in Iowa City. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kinnick Stadium and Iowa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"This townhouse had everything we needed for a weekend stay for a group of eight. Plenty of space, good parking behind the unit, unit was new and very clean. Only thing was that the walls were a little thin and we probably annoyed our neighbors."

Reviewed on 9 June 2025

408 Entire 3 Bedroom Townhouse
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
0
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