University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Kinnick Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Burge Market Place - 12 min walk
Casey's General Store - 12 min walk
Studio 13 - 15 min walk
Gabe's - 15 min walk
A & A Pagliai's Pizza - 10 min walk
About this property
The Brown Street Inn
Bed & breakfast near University of Iowa
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Brown Street Inn. In addition to a library and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Express check-out, luggage storage, and concierge services
A water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at The Brown Street Inn feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping
Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
Conveniences
Library
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
6 stairs to reach property
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Shared microwave
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
Cable channels
TV
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Desk
Desk chair
Guidebooks/recommendations
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Property is also known as
Brown Street Inn Iowa City
Brown Street Inn
Brown Street Iowa City
The Brown Street Inn Iowa City
The Brown Street Inn Bed & breakfast
The Brown Street Inn Bed & breakfast Iowa City
Frequently asked questions
Is The Brown Street Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Brown Street Inn?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Brown Street Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Brown Street Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Brown Street Inn located?
Located in Mann, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of University of Iowa, Mercy Hospital, and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. University of Iowa Health Care and Iowa City Public Library are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Nice historic part of town with cobblestone streets. 20 minute walk to downtown and University campus. Plenty of parking. Being located in a hilly area of town, expect a little uphill traveling if walking. Nice house, pleasant hosts.
I wish we had found Brown Street Inn Freshman year! The home and neighborhood are so charming and easily walkable to downtown Iowa City (15 minutes). Our room was adorable, clean and comfortable with an in room bath. Christine and Doug were gracious hosts and the breakfast, served 8-10 am, is all homemade and delicious! This stay was super relaxed and well worth the price - we will definitely stay again.
I had a beautiful stay at the Brown Street Inn. My bedroom was cute, cozy and comfortable. The Inn Keepers were welcoming and friendly... and the breakfast was the best!
My partner and I wanted a quick weekend getaway to see the Herbert Hoover NHS and hang out in the Iowa City area. This Inn was in a very cute older neighborhood with brick roads throughout, and only a 5 minute drive from the downtown area.
We were greeted by name by the owners and showed to our room, which was as cozy as it looked in the photos. The bed was incredibly comfortable, as was the temperature of the room. Despite being on vacation, I also really appreciated being able to log into our Netflix account with Roku to settle in for the night.
Breakfast was amazing, and as a person with Celiac Disease it was amazing to have an entire breakfast full of gluten free options for the two of us, and not feeling like I had to inspect my food or ask to be absolutely sure it was safe, a rarity with a serious dietary restriction. Sitting on the porch in the early morning to enjoy the homemade foods and relax was the perfect way to wrap up our overnight stay.
Could not recommend this property and the owners more. We loved our stay and would be more than happy to return in the future.
The bedroom was very comfortable. The breakfast was scrumptious! The hosts were so lovely! Their home was beautiful and all the art on the walls was so enjoyable.
The owners were very friendly and helpful. I called because I was coming in later than planned. It was no problem for Mark. He gave me a map of the area which really helped. I grew up with farm cats. I liked their outdoor cat. My room was clean, the bed very comfortable. The gluten-free and lactose-free breakfast was delicious, The scrambled eggs, toast, fresh fruit, orange juice, and "milk" gave me a great start to my day. Conversation with other guests around the table was an added bonus.
We were delighted with our stay at Brown Street Inn. The hosts were so charming and welcoming and they maintain a beautiful inn—the breakfasts were delicious, cookies were a lovely touch and we really enjoyed sitting on the patio and looking at the beautiful historic neighborhood. The inn was located very near downtown and the university—we walked to lunch and dinner each day. And the bed was wonderfully comfortable! We will absolutely return!
We were greeted at the door and promptly asked . “Are you vaccinated ? I had to turn away 2 customers previously that were not !”
Vaccination requirements could be clearly stated when booking to avoid future issues
Could not say enough great things about Brown St Inn! The hospitality, the cleanliness, the decor; I’ve never experienced anything like it. If you’re staying in the Iowa City area, absolutely stay here.