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Our top choices for Des Moines hostels

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Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
2.0 star property
Downtown Seattle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (668)
"Enjoyed my stay!"
United States
Benson
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
Lobby sitting area
Hostel Fish Seattle

Hostel Fish Seattle

Hostel Fish Seattle
2.0 star property
Downtown Seattle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (27)
"Very friendly staff, clean environment plenty of room thank y'all for the experience highly recommended "
United States
Alex
The price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hostel Fish Seattle
Classic Single Room | Shared kitchen facilities
The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite

The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite

The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (17)
"Enjoyed my stay, rooms were very clean and so was the bathroom. Was a great place to lay my head after running around Seattle and Washington all day for a decent price. "
United States
Zachery
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
Classic Single Room | Shared kitchen facilities
Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite

Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite

Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
7.4 out of 10, Good, (12)
"We were in town for a concert and really enjoyed our stay! Will definitely be back."
Canada
Mitchell
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite
Classic Single Room | Shared kitchen facilities
The Golden Lion Sweet Suite

The Golden Lion Sweet Suite

The Golden Lion Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (15)
"Excellent location"
United States
Anel
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
The Golden Lion Sweet Suite
Classic Single Room | Shared kitchen facilities
Dragonstone Sweet Suite

Dragonstone Sweet Suite

Dragonstone Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
7.6 out of 10, Good, (31)
"Excellent! Viserys approved 👌"
United States
Brandon
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Dragonstone Sweet Suite
Classic Single Room | Shared kitchen facilities
Stag Sweet Suite

Stag Sweet Suite

Stag Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (14)
"This was an excellent stay. Check in was easy and communication was excellent. Highly recommend. "
United States
Jasmine
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Stag Sweet Suite
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Top Des Moines Hotel Reviews

Mediterranean Inn

Mediterranean Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Staff are super helpful and the hotel is clean and very cute"
Julie 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Mediterranean Inn

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Des Moines Hostels information

Number of reviews
784
Accommodation
7 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$171
Highest Price
NZ$265

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Des Moines?
Our guests like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may offer reasonable nightly rates: Fairmont Olympic Hotel - 14.3 mi (23 km) from the heart of Des Moines. Located within a 10-minute walk of Pike Place Market and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. The Paramount Hotel - 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from the heart of Des Moines. Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of SeaTac/Airport Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Des Moines?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and December, with an average of 5°C. The rainiest months in Des Moines are November, December, January and October, with each month seeing an average of 177 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Des Moines?
In general, Des Moines is known for its marina, restaurants and churches. Major attractions include Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91, T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field. Get out into nature with places such as Des Moines Beach, Saltwater State Park and Angle Lake Park. Cultural attractions include Museum of Flight, Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass.
What's the best way to get to and around Des Moines while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Des Moines on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), located 3.1 mi (5 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), located 9.4 mi (15.2 km) away.

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