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Where to stay in Iowa City

Find the best Iowa City areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Iowa City
Iowa City

Downtown

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are top sights worth seeing.

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Iowa City Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 366 per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
SAR 366
SAR 410 total
10 Jan - 11 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
Great stay! I always enjoy staying at the Graduate.

Reviewed on 29 December 2025

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
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 349 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
SAR 349
SAR 396 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,311 reviews)
Staff was friendly

Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
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 Jan 11 to Jan 12
SAR 469
SAR 525 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (956 reviews)
The suites were large nice having connected rooms staff was friendly it’s a bit dated but clean pool area is awesome

Reviewed on 1 January 2026

The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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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.

Discover the most popular places to visit in Iowa City

Old Capitol Museum which includes a city, an administrative buidling and a park

Old Capitol Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Old Capitol Museum during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Old Capitol Museum
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!!

Iowa Old Capitol Building

You can find out about the history of Iowa City with a trip to Iowa Old Capitol Building. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Iowa Old Capitol Building
Iowa Museum of Natural History featuring interior views

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

You can spend time studying the exhibits at University of Iowa Museum of Natural History during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Iowa City that have flexible change policies?
It's quick and easy with Expedia. Firstly, type in your travel dates and hit "Search." Next step? Check the "No change fee" box just under the "Flexible change policies" heading to the left of the screen. Step 3. Book a cheap and flexible airfare to Iowa City.
Which airlines fly to Iowa City?
Work out your vacation dates and then make your way towards Iowa City with one of these top airlines:

  • American Airlines - 316 flights to or near Iowa City each month, including 316 flights to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) per month.
  • United Airlines - 182 flights to or near Iowa City each month, including 182 flights to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) per month.
  • Delta Air Lines - 60 flights to or near Iowa City each month, including 60 flights to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Iowa City?
You'll always walk away with a terrific deal with Expedia, but our "flexible dates" feature makes it that much easier. Enter your preferred travel date, then tick the flexible dates box above to reveal the cheapest prices for nearby days. was the cheapest price for a flight to Iowa City in the last seven days.
How much is a flight to Iowa City?
The cost of a round-trip flight to Iowa City in the last seven days ranged between and . If you were journeying one way from (), you could have picked up a cheap seat from just .
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Iowa City?
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is the main entryway for many eager to explore Iowa City. Roughly 637 flights every month touch down at this airport.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Iowa City?
Fly out on a Tuesday to increase your chances of bagging the cheapest fare to Iowa City. Mondays are usually the next most affordable day to depart. Saturday is generally the most expensive day to fly anywhere.
How much is a plane ticket to Iowa City?
Ticket prices to Iowa City ranged from to in the last seven days. Usually, the sooner you book the bigger the bargain.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Iowa City?
Score a ticket in February for amazing flight deals to Iowa City. The festive month of December is normally the most expensive time to purchase a seat.
How long is a flight to Iowa City?
That depends on where in the States you're traveling from. These leading domestic routes and their average flight times will give you a better picture of how long it'll take to reach Iowa City:

  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 1 hour and 11 minutes
  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 1 hour and 53 minutes
  • Dallas, TX (DFW-Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.) to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 2 hours and 1 minute