Title: Court District Travel Guide: Best of Court District, Des Moines Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Court District](https://expedia.co.uk/Court-District-Hotels.d6170624.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Des Moines](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Des Moines](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Court District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Court-District.d6170624.Car-Hire-Guide)[Court District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Court-District.d6170624.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Court District Travel Guide ## Des Moines ![Court District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/607b74cc-d813-4d23-bb1e-516dbcef5c66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Court District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/bf0fc404-b96d-4cee-84a6-d2fcd1a79508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Court District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Des Moines travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines.dx601690) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Principal Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/bf0fc404-b96d-4cee-84a6-d2fcd1a79508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principal Park Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Principal-Park-Des-Moines.d6075046.Attraction) ![Jordan Creek Town Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7697/fe78d7ee-0a03-4f79-8969-84173b479d67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jordan Creek Town Center You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jordan-Creek-Town-Center-Des-Moines.d6075052.Attraction) ![Aerial View of the Iowa State Fair in the Des Moines Metro Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075034/2051c68f-71ac-45d5-9669-f8a38d0018a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa State Fairgrounds 5/5(1 review) Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-State-Fairgrounds-Des-Moines.d6075034.Attraction) ![The City Of Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182643/5f25345e-4b87-46c8-a453-6ece959e8868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa Events Center Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Events-Center-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6182643.Attraction) ![Iowa State Capitol Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075016/f301caa2-002c-4d78-bd31-24a2e8360fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa State Capitol Building 5/5(1 review) A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-State-Capitol-Building-Des-Moines.d6075016.Attraction) ![Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075032/cc0896fb-76c4-4824-9003-88ec120cc7e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 5/5(1 review) Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greater-Des-Moines-Botanical-Garden-Des-Moines.d6075032.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Court District ![Des Lux Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9790000/9781500/9781455/a4499f56_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Des Lux Hotel 800 Locust St Des Moines IA £128 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,053 reviews) Mary was wonderful at check in and check out! The barista made wonderful craft drinks but wasn’t happy about being the only bar tender for the night. The chips in our room were expired. Breakfast had lots of options except no coffee :( Will for sure give it another go! Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=9781455&PinnedHotelID=9781455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6170624) ![Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44914200/44914120/091412b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection 206 6th Ave. Des Moines IA £143 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) This room felt very overpriced for what it was. We had a difficult time with the old fashioned tv system, remote was chewed up from someone’s dog, huge crack in our room mirror, Hotel lobby water was pretty gross too. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=44914120&PinnedHotelID=44914120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6170624) ![Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7900000/7897600/7897548/f0edf04c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown 120 Sw Water St Des Moines IA £82 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Super Nice place the staff were nice totally loved this place Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=7897548&PinnedHotelID=7897548&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6170624) ![Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6470000/6468200/6468142/69eea272_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown 100 SW Water Street Des Moines IA £81 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (609 reviews) The staff seems overworked and stressed. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=6468142&PinnedHotelID=6468142&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6170624) ![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/72ac6d3b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA £124 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,105 reviews) Dinner and breakfast were the best! Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=9375&PinnedHotelID=9375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6170624) ![Wildwood Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7600000/7599000/7598985/dde52107_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wildwood Lodge 11431 Forest Ave Clive IA £72 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,236 reviews) Breakfast great. Hottub was out of service. Staff at check in and check out was fabulous. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=7598985&PinnedHotelID=7598985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6170624) [See all 842 properties in Court District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6170624) 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. ## Check Court District hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6170624&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6170624&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6170624&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6170624&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6170624&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6170624&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6170624&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6170624&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Court District ![Downtown Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075026/bb738539-0a8e-4cbb-ac84-e1faee874e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Des Moines 4/5(1 area review) The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Downtown-Des-Moines.dx6060027) ![Western Gateway sunrise aerial looking downtown over Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Krause Gateway Center.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943633779787128832/6a18315e-1004-4aa8-9db4-df4436335dc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Western Gateway While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Western-Gateway.dx943633779787128832) ![Historic East Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170617/ebea9667-4252-4df6-8e4a-88c1c6460fd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic East Village Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Historic-East-Village.dx6170617) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Columbus Park While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Columbus-Park.dx897427496291811328) ![Sherman Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/dfa4efe1-572b-45b7-88a3-5585ce209258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sherman Hill When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and 801 Grand, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Sherman-Hill.dx553248635976473805) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Indianola Hills If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Indianola-Hills.dx897427424713916416) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Court District Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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