Downtown Des Moines Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Downtown Des Moines
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is £122 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£122
3 Jul - 4 Jul
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! (1,186 reviews)
"It was great"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Des Lux Hotel
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
The price is £135 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
£135
15 Jun - 16 Jun
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! (1,083 reviews)
"Staff was great, we really appreciated the gift card for 801 Chophouse when we mentioned we were going there for our anniversary dinner. The only issue with the room was that there was shampoo or soap on the shower floor, when I stepped in. I slipped and almost fell. The room is very noisy Also, ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
207 Crocker Street Des Moines IA
The price is £76 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£76
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (451 reviews)
"Very nice , clean and modern hotel in the downtown area. Fairly quiet and comfortable. We got in late and there were few places nearby to eat. Not good for walking around after dark there anyway. Great breakfast! Nice staff."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
1050 6th Ave Des Moines IA
The price is £107 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£107
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"All the staff were helpful and friendly, the room was clean and the beds were comfortable. There were 3 reasons we gave 4 instead of 5 on the overall rating: 1) the "free breakfast" was only extended to 2 adults from each room, and we had 4 adults in our room. So rather than eat in the hotel restaurant, ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
101 E Locust St Des Moines IA
The price is £109 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£109
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"😃"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
929 3rd St Des Moines IA
The price is £95 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£95
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Everyone was so nice. Great location."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Des Moines
Find the best Downtown Des Moines areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
Photo by Ryan Brohm
Open Photo by Ryan Brohm
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.
Photo by Eric Mondres
Open Photo by Eric Mondres
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and La Casa Cultural Center.
Photo by Emily Ruschill
Open Photo by Emily Ruschill
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
