Greater South Side Travel Guide
Des Moines
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Top hotels in Greater South Side
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is £59 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£59
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,809 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel to relax in before traveling by car or plane. Both beds are very comfortable, the linens are clean and white. Thd room has a fresh scent. The bathroom is well stocked with white and fluffy towels. The hotel staff are very helpful! The swimming pool is zn added bonus. The ..."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £92 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£92
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff is accommodating and friendly. The property is showing its age but I will keep using them because of their helpfulness."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is £57 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£57
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"We got a room right in front of the exit door was very noisy. found what looked like public hair on sheets. also found a blood stain on one comforter."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
6111 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is £95 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£95
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ...
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is £53 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£53
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"I really enjoyed staying there. They took me over to the airport twice as I left something in the room and they search for it for me."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is £106 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£106
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,319 reviews)
"Really pretty hotel - great location"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Greater South Side
Find the best Greater South Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Des Moines Civic Center or Science Center of Iowa might round out your trip.
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 Des Moines Community Playhouse.
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.
