The Best Hotels Closest to State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines for 2026

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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Heidi

AED 559

AED 626 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Kelsey

AED 464

AED 519 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Brett

AED 621

AED 695 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, framed artwork, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Emily

AED 419

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Joe

AED 378

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Charles

AED 352

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Mary

AED 270

AED 549 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

8. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Sweta

AED 509

AED 587 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Lori

AED 590

AED 660 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Mario

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Nancy

AED 529

AED 592 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Nicole

AED 449

AED 503 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

David A

AED 389

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern lamp, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Jayson

AED 528

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a curved marble counter, wooden paneling, and framed artwork on the walls.

A conference room with a round table, multiple chairs, water bottles, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television displaying the hotel's name.

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Candy

AED 479

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Felicia

AED 404

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A yellow building with a covered outdoor area, a fire extinguisher, and a sign that says "OPEN".

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

17. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

V. Dale

AED 256

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Debbie

AED 522

AED 584 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

19. Wildwood Lodge

13.7 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Theresa

AED 341

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

13 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Jerad

AED 434

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to State Historical Museum of Iowa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,110 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,364 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top State Historical Museum of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Another great stay as usual!"

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing restored boutique hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The decor for Halloween was on point as well! Look forward to returning."

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Pleasant staff. Good restaurant. Comfortable room. Very positive experience!"

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Always an amazing experience"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We love the rooms with the 2 rooms! We love the breakfast because a chef makes made to order omelets!! We love this beautiful hotel! It’s where we stay in Des Moines!"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and very nice!"

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it! Beautiful and well maintained. Helpful Staff, love the design!"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"The rooms were nice and comfortable."

The Cartier Lux DT Apt w/Skyline View

10/10 Excellent

"The apartment was very clean, nicely decorated and just as described in the listing. The host was an amazing communicator and very prompt with replies. This was one of our best stays with VRBO and probably our most responsive host. The one problem we had (of my own making. I lost the key) was taken care of in just a few hours. This was a wonderful respite for my family. My sister was having heart surgery in Des Moines and we wanted to be close to the hospital for her surgery and follow up recovery appointments. I highly recommend this property and this host. Thank you Tiana and Zach for a wonderful stay."

Other attractions near State Historical Museum of Iowa

A large government building with a golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Iowa State Capitol Building

9.0/10 (354 reviews)

After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

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A cityscape with a modern bridge, a lit-up water feature, and a domed structure.

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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A large geodesic dome structure with a wooden walkway leading to its entrance.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

8.6/10 (254 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Wooly's

You can make plans for a show at Wooly's on your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines when you stop by Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around State Historical Museum of Iowa?

State Historical Museum of Iowa is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 110 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to State Historical Museum of Iowa?

Adjacent to State Historical Museum of Iowa, Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown and Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center.

How many hotels can I expect to find near State Historical Museum of Iowa?

Expedia has 110 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from State Historical Museum of Iowa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near State Historical Museum of Iowa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near State Historical Museum of Iowa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near State Historical Museum of Iowa?

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What can I see and do near State Historical Museum of Iowa?

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa, and Des Moines Art Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Salisbury House, Walnut Street Bridge, and Temple Theater. You can catch a show at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for State Historical Museum of Iowa hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

8. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

17. Cozy Rest Motel

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

19. Wildwood Lodge

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

Compare popular hotels close to State Historical Museum of Iowa

Top State Historical Museum of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Des Lux Hotel

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

The Cartier Lux DT Apt w/Skyline View

Other attractions near State Historical Museum of Iowa

Iowa State Capitol Building

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Wooly's

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Walnut Street Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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