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$290 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$290
3 July - 4 July
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! (1,203 reviews)
"In our room, the smoke detector flashed brightly all night long which was of course only noticeable with the lights out. The handle on the shower door was wobbly and should have been noticed by cleaning staff. The room design was odd. There was a Keurig-style coffee maker in the room which was snugged ..."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Des Lux Hotel
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$284 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$284
1 July - 2 July
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! (1,075 reviews)
"We loved the spa, whirlpool, sauna, steam room. Very unique."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
207 Crocker Street Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$182 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$182
12 July - 13 July
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! (463 reviews)
"We arrived after 1am and unfortunately Hotels.com only allows to book based on date, meaning because it was after midnight, we technically couldn't check-in til 3pm and it was 1am. Fortunately, the front desk worked with us and found an open room and accommodated our night stay. This was during the ..."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
1050 6th Ave Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$254 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$254
30 June - 1 July
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Very outdated rooms. Plug ins were so worn out that the cords would not stay in so you could not use. Air conditioner was very loud and never cooled down the room. Kept it on 68 degrees and sweated all night. Rooms at a very 1990’s vibe. Best part of the hotel is location."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
101 E Locust St Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$276 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$276
21 July - 22 July
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Great helpful staff and location!"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
435 Park Street Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$300 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$300
9 July - 10 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"I was disappointed that there was no parking available even though it was advertised for this site. We had to park a ways away and the hotel didn't comp our parking expense. It wasn't a huge deal, just a disappointment. It was extremely noisy even into the early hours of the morning. We purchased ..."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
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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 Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center 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.
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
