Downtown Des Moines Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Des Moines
Stay near popular Downtown Des Moines attractions
Our pick of the best Downtown Des Moines Hotel Deals
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$253 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$253
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (1,419 reviews)
"Friendly, knowledgeable front desk. Food was absolutely delicious!"
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026
Des Lux Hotel
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$326 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$326
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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 ...
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
418 6th Avenue Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$222 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$222
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location downtown, reasonable room rate. The staff was very friendly and accomodating, particularly the young woman that was working the desk, the afternoon I checked in. She was outstanding. The breakfast was very good as well."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
929 3rd St Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$187 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$187
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice and good location"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Ave Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$255 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$255
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
435 Park Street Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$271 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
NZ$271
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
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Our guide on 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 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.
