Cedar Rapids - Iowa City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Iowa Museum of Natural History featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture
Old Capitol Museum which includes interior views
Cedar Rapids - Iowa City which includes a bridge, a city and a river or creek
Cedar Rapids - Iowa City showing a city, a river or creek and a bridge
Amana Colonies showing a house, signage and a small town or village

Where to stay in Cedar Rapids - Iowa City

National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library featuring interior views and heritage elements

Southwest Area

While visiting Southwest Area, you might make a stop by sights like Czech Village and National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library.

Southwest Area
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Iowa River Landing

While visiting Iowa River Landing, you might make a stop by sights like Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse and Johnson County Historical Society.

Iowa River Landing
Iowa Museum of Natural History featuring heritage architecture, an administrative building and a garden

Mann

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

Mann
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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.

Twain
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University Heights

While there might not be top attractions in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium.

University Heights
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Weber

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

Weber
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3 out of 5
255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA
The price is AU$155 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$155
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,152 reviews)
"I cannot recommend this hotel enough! from the very moment we checked in we felt welcome! I believe it was Vanessa at the front desk who checked us in. she had the most bubbly and welcoming personality! she gave us the run down on parking, amenities the hotel offered, how to get there, and any other ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 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 AU$203 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$203
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,051 reviews)
"I had a very pleasant stay! I totally forgot, though, that there's often live music on weekend nights directly outside the hotel - fortunately I was on the far side and the AC covered up the sound. Parking was very difficult in the public lot next to the hotel on Saturday night; finally found a spot ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

2.5 out of 5
200 6th Street, Coralville, IA
The price is AU$115 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$115
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The water pressure was amazing, lots of times in hotels it’s not great. The breakfast was really good too. The lobby is clean and welcoming. Would recommend anyone staying in the Iowa City area stay here, good price, nice accommodations"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
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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.
Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids

Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids

Solon
Stay at this vacation home in Solon. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Macbride State Park and Coralville Lake are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews)
Perfect for a family gathering
"Check in and communication with Lisa was easy. We asked about the kayaks and they were moved to a very accessible location for our stay. The property was in a perfect location for our needs – close to Cedar Rapids Airport and also Iowa city. We were there for a family gathering and the night everyone ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids
Worthington Dr Sw acreage

Worthington Dr Sw acreage

Cedar Rapids
Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mount Trashmore and Hawkeye Downs Speedway Expo Center are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Would come back
"Few little things, emailed the owner directly but would not stop me from staying again! Very clean, great access to airport, nice quiet area!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Worthington Dr Sw acreage
Cozy Cottage located near Czech Village and Newbo areas in Cedar Rapids, IA

Cozy Cottage located near Czech Village and Newbo areas in Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids
Stay at this vacation home in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Czech Village and Mount Trashmore are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at this beautifully appointed cozy cottage. Thank you."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Cozy Cottage located near Czech Village and Newbo areas in Cedar Rapids, IA
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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.

Popular places to visit

Cedar Rapids - Iowa City featuring heritage elements and a house

Amana Colonies

Explore the traditional restaurants and artisanal boutiques and learn the customs in the villages of this former self-sufficient German settlement.

Amana Colonies
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art featuring modern architecture

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Examine the Roman busts and contemporary pieces and enjoy the world’s largest collection of paintings by Iowa native Grant Wood.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

University of Iowa

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Iowa during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Iowa

Kinnick Stadium

Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Kinnick Stadium

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics

If University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics

Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins is just one of the places to see in Cedar Rapids, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Rockwell Collins

Cities near Cedar Rapids - Iowa City

Cedar Rapids which includes a city, a river or creek and skyline

Cedar Rapids

Iowa Museum of Natural History featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Iowa City

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site which includes a house

West Branch