5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Iowa City IA
Updated 29 September 2026 · 11 salons in Downtown, Iowa City IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a ranked list of five nail salons in and around Downtown Iowa City, Iowa. The order comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, so places with both strong scores and many reviews rise to the top. Hours, addresses and listed amenities are included for each.
#1
A&P Nails Art
★ 4.9 (191 Google reviews)Nail salon
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A&P Nails Art works from a salon suite at 308 1st Ave in Coralville, opening as early as 8 am on Saturdays and closed Sundays. Reviewers mention manicures and pedicures that are quick yet thorough, gentle technicians, and designs copied closely from inspiration photos, with some calling the pricing reasonable. Accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Designs from inspiration photos
- Address
- My Salon suite, 308 1st Ave Ste 115, Coralville, IA 52241, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8:30 am–7 pm; Mon 8:30 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8:30 am–7 pm; Tue 8:30 am–7 pm; Wed 8:30 am–7 pm
#2
Gris Nails
★ 4.9 (114 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Gris Nails is at 1534 S Gilbert St in Iowa City and opens seven days a week. Reviewers mention a nicely designed, very clean salon, efficient gel manicures and pedicures, careful copying of reference pictures and a pedicure option called the Gris Luxe that suits a day out with family or friends. Accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Gel mani-pedis and group visits
- Address
- 1534 S Gilbert St #200, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#3
Nailville Salon
★ 4.6 (627 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Nailville Salon is at 2301 2nd St in Coralville, closed Mondays with shorter Sunday hours. Reviewers mention friendly, hospitable staff and a clean, pretty salon, while others raise concerns about pricing and one described a poor pedicure experience. The listing notes walk-ins, Wi-Fi, a kid-friendly note and accessible parking, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Walk-in visits with family
- Address
- 2301 2nd St Unit 3, Coralville, IA 52241, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#4
Pearl Nails
★ 4.7 (145 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Pearl Nails sits at 89 2nd St in Coralville and opens daily, with Sunday hours from 10 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention designs combining several inspiration pictures, careful cleanup around the nails, and prices they consider affordable, though one reviewer was unhappy with the length and style charged. Walk-ins are accepted.
Best for: Seasonal and combined nail designs
- Address
- 89 2nd St #4, Coralville, IA 52241, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#5
G & G Nails And Lashes
★ 4.7 (128 Google reviews)Nail salon
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G & G Nails And Lashes is in Suite 7 at 808 5th St in Coralville and opens every day, from 11 am on Sundays. Reviewers mention a clean establishment, dip nails, and time and effort spent on manicures even when busy, with one noting pushy upselling. Visitors from out of town and sibling outings appear in the reviews.
Best for: Dip nails and manicures
- Address
- 808 5th St Ste 7, Coralville, IA 52241, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 salons in Downtown, Iowa City IA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Nail salon”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, A&P Nails Art opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
A&P Nails Art ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 191 reviews. Gris Nails is second at 4.9 from 114 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Iowa City IA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is A&P Nails Art, at 7 pm.
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