Downtown Des Moines, IA

Des Moines

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Iowa Events Center

8.8/10 (573 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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Downtown Des Moines Hotel Deals

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is AED 458 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
AED 458
AED 513 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,424 reviews)
"Room was super clean, spacious and staff was amazing and very helpful. The bar is super cool. Hint: speakeasy"

Reviewed on 11 November 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
The price is AED 592 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
AED 592
AED 663 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,123 reviews)
"The character of the property was great and staff friendly as well"

Reviewed on 12 November 2026

Des Lux Hotel
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

3 out of 5
418 6th Avenue Des Moines IA
The price is AED 403 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
AED 403
AED 451 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The website said free parking, as it is located downtown. I double checked that there was free parking. We got there and we were charged 30 dollars to park for one night!!! I told the front desk it said free parking, she said " No free parking if you book through expdeia..I am so angry about this, ..."

Reviewed on 10 November 2026

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 out of 5
929 3rd St Des Moines IA
Fully refundable
The price is AED 340 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
AED 340
AED 381 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 out of 5
700 Grand Ave Des Moines IA
The price is AED 466 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
AED 466
AED 522 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

3.5 out of 5
435 Park Street Des Moines IA
The price is AED 479 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
AED 479
AED 552 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Des Moines

Find the best Downtown Des Moines areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Photo by Ryan Brohm
Open Photo by Ryan Brohm

Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.

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Photo by Eric Mondres
Open Photo by Eric Mondres

Drake

If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

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Beaverdale

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center.

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Woodland Heights

While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Downtown Des Moines, IA

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