Title: Polk City Travel Guide: Best of Polk City, Des Moines Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Polk City](https://expedia.co.uk/Polk-City-Hotels.d6289618.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Polk City](https://expedia.co.uk/Polk-City-Holiday-Rentals.d6289618.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Polk City Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Polk-City.d6289618.Car-Hire-Guide)[Polk City Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Polk-City.d6289618.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Polk City Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Big Creek Lake, Polk City, Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289618/51c44207-e84c-4cfa-9d80-7c35fd9b0591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Big Creek Lake, Polk City, Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289618/77eaf819-bf65-478f-865f-be12321e2052.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Polk City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289618/9f4e9bf6-80b4-4fea-8681-4836c91d5486.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Polk City Things to do - Top hotels in Polk City - Top Holiday Rentals in Polk City ![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 £122 3 May - 4 May 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! (1,107 reviews) Staff, vallet, and room service was amazing! Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F05%2F2026&endDate=04%2F05%2F2026&selected=9375&PinnedHotelID=9375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6289618) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48251500/48251406/b9f3330e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University 2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA £83 26 Apr - 27 Apr 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) Can’t get any better on the road. Terrific staff, super room, loved the noise deafening. A drunk guy and his girl came in very loud in the middle of the night. As soon as they closed their door, couldn’t hear a thing. Eco-friendly. Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=48251406&PinnedHotelID=48251406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6289618) ![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 £71 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) The rooms were extremely clean, the staff were outstandingly amazing, the breakfast every morning felt like home cooking and tasted just like it to, and the pool area was perfect for children and adults! Overall 10/10 love this place! Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=7598985&PinnedHotelID=7598985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6289618) [See all 953 properties in Polk City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6289618) 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 Plaza ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) Perfect for my bachelorette party!!We were unaware that the pools would be so far away, a bummer on an 85 degree day in March, but the girls loved the hot tub.The downstairs was PERFECT for late night socializing and fun. It's a beautiful home with comfortable beds. Top that off with a full kitchen ... Reviewed on 28 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! (74 reviews) Steven's place was clean, well-stocked and was a great location for our friend get together. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Hotels-SO-MUCH-FUN-ARCADE.h91730930.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Polk City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6289618&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 Polk City hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05)[4 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06)[5 Apr - 6 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&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=6289618&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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 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 lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Events-Center-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6182643.Attraction) ![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) ![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 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 Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city. 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