Title: Johnston Travel Guide: Best of Johnston, Des Moines Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Johnston](https://expedia.co.uk/Johnston-Hotels.d55768.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Johnston](https://expedia.co.uk/Johnston-Holiday-Rentals.d55768.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Johnston Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Johnston.d55768.Car-Hire-Guide)[Johnston Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Johnston.d55768.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Johnston Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Saylorville Lake Landscape Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55768/0a7ecd6d-1db9-4673-aecb-78db7c5b889c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Des Moines Iowa Midwest Big City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55768/44841962-1d78-4369-805e-f993d34d3ef1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Johnston Covered Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55768/4894227c-a8b2-40a6-ab6b-0ff34d84b618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Johnston canyon entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55768/a2ee6397-4f8f-49ec-9504-99574ee4c657.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Johnston Things to do - Top hotels in Johnston - Top Holiday Rentals in Johnston ![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/43001d37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston 5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £81 4 Apr - 5 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,832 reviews) Staff were amazing! The room we stayed in are clean! Breakfast was great. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=1152222&PinnedHotelID=1152222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55768) ![GrandStay Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104010000/104004100/104004049/f24ba894_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GrandStay Hotel & Suites 6215 Merle Hay Road Johnston IA £65 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Merle Hay Mall and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (554 reviews) Second time staying here and I'm so glad I found a nice, safe hotel for a great price! It's nearby the interstate and very modern. I will keep staying here when I'm in the Des Moines area. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=104004049&PinnedHotelID=104004049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55768) ![AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9790000/9786200/9786138/e61ff20f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines 5050 Merle Hay Road Johnston IA £53 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Staff was friendly and helpful room was clean Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=9786138&PinnedHotelID=9786138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55768) [See all 857 properties in Johnston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=55768) 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. ![Kasa Downtown Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53960000/53952800/53952761/f0e0fcc0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kasa Downtown Des Moines 550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center and Iowa ... 9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews) reserved a two room suite and was unknowingly changed to single room. believe to obtain higher cost. unresolved. reserved six months in advance. unknown charge as well. unmanned hotel so nobody to speak to and customer service is almost impossible to get ahold of. the room we had to take was fine ... Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Hotels-Kasa-Des-Moines-Downtown-Apartments.h53952761.Hotel-Information) ![LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34149700/34149649/647e4df9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! Waukee IA Stay at this golf holiday home in Waukee. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Hawthorne Center ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews) Great stay overall! The property was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Everything we needed was provided. Would definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Hotels-CHEAP-WEEKDAYS-ARCADE.h34149649.Hotel-Information) ![SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91731000/91730930/fd898fc0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!! Des Moines IA Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) Lots of space, clean, easy access, private parking area. This place had a ton of amenities, everything was well stocked and ready for us. Great place! Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Hotels-SO-MUCH-FUN-ARCADE.h91730930.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Johnston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=55768&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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 Johnston hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55768&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55768&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55768&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55768&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55768&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55768&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![#foodiefinds The best Avocado salad!](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 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 featuring a statue or sculpture](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 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) ![Brigde](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. 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