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Your Greater South Side Vacation

Your next big adventure is calling your name with a vacation package to Greater South Side. Entertainment, food and great times — you're bound to find it in this neighborhood. Wondering where to go during your trip to Greater South Side? Nearby attractions like Iowa State Capitol Building, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Des Moines Art Center are excellent places to start. Whatever your dream Greater South Side vacation looks like, you can make it a reality with Expedia.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $665, price is now $508 per person
$508
per person
Jan 1 - Jan 5
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Des Moines (DSM)
18.4/10 Exceptional! (954 reviews)
Room was clean and staff friendly

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $705, price is now $535 per person
$535
per person
Jan 1 - Jan 5
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Des Moines (DSM)
19.2/10 Exceptional! (1,037 reviews)
Excellent stay as always! Amazing bar/speakeasy.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

3.5 out of 5
Price was $699, price is now $544 per person
$544
per person
Jan 1 - Jan 5
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Des Moines (DSM)
18.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Not an overwhelmingly friendly desk/ greeting clerk. Beautiful common areas. Room was as middle of the road as you can get. Indoor pool area unfortunately was a window shot away so our room was incredibly loud with pool goers.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $766, price is now $609 per person
$609
per person
Jan 1 - Jan 5
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Des Moines (DSM)
17.6/10 Exceptional! (949 reviews)
Well stocked. Good food.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $755, price is now $602 per person
$602
per person
Jan 1 - Jan 5
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Des Moines (DSM)
18.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Front desk personnel was friendly

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

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Where to stay in Greater South Side

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State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes landscape views, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Des Moines

5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(711 area reviews)

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.

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Greater South Side Hotel Deals

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$74 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,663 reviews)
Staff was friendly room was super clean breakfast was delicious

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$71 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Staff was very courteous but the TV did not work staff member came into the room could not fix it so we had no TV should of moved us to another room or replace the TV

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$116 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Nice and Clean, staff were Excellent

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
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Grays Lake showing a lake or waterhole and a garden

Gray’s Lake Park

4/5(8 reviews)

Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.

Gray’s Lake Park
The Tornado and Dragon roller coasters at Adventureland.

Adventureland

4/5(201 reviews)

Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Adventureland
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

4.5/5(194 reviews)

A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

Iowa State Capitol Building
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