Boutique Hotels in Iowa City, IA

Iowa City is a scenic town and the original capital of Iowa. Today, it's a thriving metropolis of boutiques, restaurants, family-friendly attractions and outdoor activities. Full of rich history and culture, the city's arts scene is vibrant, the locals are welcoming, and there's an electric mixture of old-world charm and modern hip influences. Explore the beautiful campus of the University of Iowa, tour amazing museums and stroll through the Pedestrian Mall, and enjoy parks with breathtaking waterfront views of the Iowa River. Whatever adventures bring you to town, we have the best unique hotels in Iowa City for your vacation to the Hawkeye State.

To truly experience a day in the life of Iowans, plan to cheer on the home team at Nile Kinnick Stadium. The home stadium of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes football team is a raucous and lively way to catch a thrilling game. Able to hold more than 69,000 fans, it's a fun and exciting way to cheer on the black and gold. And Carver–Hawkeye Arena also hosts exhilarating sporting events, including the University of Iowa Hawkeyes men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling, and gymnastics teams. We have the top unique hotels near the university, so you can throw on a jersey and join the hometown crowd as they support their beloved local athletes.

breweries, Iowa City offers the best of traditional Midwest hospitality and trendy attractions to explore. Start at the Old Capitol Building, the home of Iowa state's first capitol, which now houses a museum full of fascinating local history. Located in the heart of the University of Iowa's lush campus grounds, The Old Capitol is an iconic building along the city skyline and a National Historic Landmark. The nearby University of Iowa Museum of Natural History is another must-see attraction featuring exhibits and displays of tools, textiles, pottery, art and relics. As the second oldest museum in the country west of the Mississippi River, it's steeped in a rich heritage, and you could spend an hour or an entire day exploring all the interesting displays.

Iowa City boasts beautiful countryside and colorful landscapes worth exploring. Hickory Hill Park is a sprawling natural open space area covering more than 190 acres of forest, fields, prairie, wetlands, and trails along Ralston Creek. Popular with visitors and locals alike, there are biking trails, walking paths, and picnic areas. In the winter, the grounds here turn into a snowy playground perfect for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. For a little retail therapy, stop by the downtown district's Pedestrian Mall, known affectionally as Ped Mall. Here, you'll find a bustling gathering place for students, locals, and tourists, lined with shops, boutiques, galleries, bars and restaurants. It's also where many local festivals, events and live music is hosted, and it's the ideal place to get a slice of pizza and a slice of the local culture. We have the best Iowa City unique hotels with stylish rooms, upgraded amenities and comfortable accommodations for an unforgettable stay in the heart of Iowa.

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