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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.
Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.
Des Moines's Court District neighborhood is known for its concert halls and theaters, and entices visitors with attractions including Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park.
Des Moines's Southwestern Hills neighborhood offers attractions including Air Lanes Bowling Center.
Top landmarks in Des Moines
Iowa State Fairgrounds
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Iowa State Fairgrounds is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Des Moines, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at Iowa State Fairgrounds, you'll love Science Center of Iowa and Adventureland, both located nearby.
You could catch an event at Casey's Center, a stadium in Downtown Des Moines. If you think Casey's Center is cool, you also might like Principal Park and Knapp Center, both located nearby.
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Blank Park Zoo, located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from central Des Moines. If you have fun at Blank Park Zoo, you'll love Science Center of Iowa and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, both located nearby.
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Hoyt Sherman Place in Downtown Des Moines. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Temple Theater is just a short walk away.
Between the banks of two rivers, a city of surprising delights awaits. The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park displays world-class art under open skies, while Wooly's hosts bands that tomorrow everyone will claim they discovered first. Science Center of Iowa makes learning feel rebellious, with exhibits that encourage touching everything your grade school teacher forbade. Blank Park Zoo houses creatures both exotic and local, the latter looking slightly embarrassed about their Midwestern modesty. The Des Moines Civic Center brings Broadway shows to heartland audiences who appreciate them with genuine enthusiasm. For a perfect afternoon, grab local beer and watch the sunset paint the Walnut Street Bridge in colors that seem almost suspiciously beautiful.
"Old outside appearance but when you get inside the room was like brand new. Super clean.
Staff accommodated the hockey equipment of the boys. Great experience!"
If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Des Moines, most properties offer refundable* bookable rates. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Des Moines if I'm looking for a cheap accommodation?
Where can I stay in Des Moines if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 145 vacation homes. In addition, there are 170 apartments and 18 condos.
What will the weather in Des Moines be like during my trip?
July and August are typically the warmest months in Des Moines when the average temp is 72°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 29°F. May and June are the months with the most rain.
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