Downtown Des Moines Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Des Moines
Stay near popular Downtown Des Moines attractions
Top hotels in Downtown Des Moines

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Awesome stay loved it all"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Des Lux Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
"Very comfortable. Close to Mercy Hospital"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
"It’s a bit run down. My room needed refurbishing and the night shift desk clerk didn’t answer the phone both the in house phone or an outside call from my cell phone. Pretty annoying"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
"It was my second time staying and will definitely always choose this hotel. It was a very pleasant, beautiful, and the perfect spot downtown. Staff were also great!"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Des Moines

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.

Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.

Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park are some notable places to visit nearby.









