A marina with various boats docked, calm water, and a wooden pier.

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Our top choices for Des Moines hostels

A kitchen with a stainless steel stove, a refrigerator, and a freezer. There are signs indicating a free food shelf area.

1. Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
2.0 star property
Downtown Seattle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (762 reviews)
"Wonderful place. Great staff. Would gladly stay here again."
United States
Brennan
$81 nightly
The price is $94
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

2. Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite

Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
7.6 out of 10, Good, (19 reviews)
"The stay was great, wish we could've reserved it longer...Beautiful, dogfriendly neighborhood "
United States
Megan
$99 nightly
The price is $107
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

3. The Golden Lion Sweet Suite

The Golden Lion Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"Nice, clean, safe place to stay. If using public transit, prepare for a lot of hills with your luggage. There are quite a few stairs in the building to get to your room as well."
United States
Anna
$115 nightly
The price is $133
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
The Golden Lion Sweet Suite
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

4. The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite

The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (24 reviews)
"Clean room and easy stay. Thank you much!"
United States
Patrick
$113 nightly
The price is $124
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

5. Stag Sweet Suite

Stag Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23 reviews)
"Great room"
United States
Vadim
$98 nightly
The price is $106
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stag Sweet Suite
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

6. Dragonstone Sweet Suite

Dragonstone Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
7.2 out of 10, Good, (37 reviews)
"Great place to stay in a good neighborhood for a great price!"
United States
Deidre
$116 nightly
The price is $127
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Dragonstone Sweet Suite
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Top Des Moines Hotel Reviews

The Belltown Inn

The Belltown Inn

8/10 Good
"Everything was very good the hotel just was very old looking on the inside vs the pictures on the website, other than that it was very good."
Rafael 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Belltown Inn

Find out more about Des Moines

Des Moines Hostels information

Number of reviews
84
Accommodation
7 Hostels
Lowest Price
$94
Highest Price
$133

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Des Moines?
Our customers like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may offer reasonable nightly rates: Sea-Tac Airport Value Inn - 1.2 mi (2 km) from the heart of Des Moines. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this motel. The Paramount Hotel - 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from the heart of Des Moines. Located within a 10-minute walk of Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Waterfront. You can take advantage of free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. The Belltown Inn - 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from the heart of Des Moines. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Des Moines?
The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 41°F. The rainiest months in Des Moines are November, December, January, and October, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches 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 Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Get out into nature with places like Des Moines Beach, Saltwater State Park, and Angle Lake Park. Cultural attractions include Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum, Museum of Flight, and Pantages Theater.
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 center. An alternative is Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), situated 9.4 mi (15.2 km) away.

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