Greater South Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Greater South Side
Stay near popular Greater South Side attractions
Our pick of the best Greater South Side Hotel Deals
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$154 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$154
12 July - 13 July
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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,814 reviews)
"Clean room, very nice and professional staff breakfast was good and parking is free"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$140 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$140
8 July - 9 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$244 per night from 4 July to 5 July
NZ$244
4 July - 5 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Love staying here. The rooms are clean, beds and pillow so comfy, the full breakfast is great and the staff is so friendly."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$140 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$140
19 July - 20 July
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)
"First thing I noticed when I got to my room was someone put a shower cap over the smoke detector. This was obviously done so someone could smoke in the room. There was a ceramic tile on the bathroom floor that was broken and would pop out when stepped on. It was sharp and could easily cut someone’s ..."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
6111 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$224 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$224
13 July - 14 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (666 reviews)
"Staff was lovely, we got the best room with the best balcony overlooking the pool area... it was the most private. Loved that! My only issue was that the coffee maker in the room did not work. I tried many times."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
The price is NZ$214 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$214
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Weird stains on the sleeper sofa as well as the light fixtures. No additional bedsheets found in linen closet. Rancid smell in room, very few outlets. Roach found in bathroom, very stained and mildewed shower curtain. Refrigerator hardly cold enough to store food. Really dingy and unclean vibe overall, ..."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
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.
Our guide on 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 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center 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.
