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
$125 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$140 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and 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! (1,420 reviews)
"Try and stay here every time I visit Des Moines. Love the location, walkable to so many great restaurants, bars and things to do. It’s always clean. Staff are always so friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 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
$179 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$200 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and 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! (1,119 reviews)
"Nice!"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Des Lux Hotel
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

3 out of 5
418 6th Avenue Des Moines IA
$110 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
$123 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was great. I ended up needing to stay an extra night and they were very accommodating and made it easy."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 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
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$104 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"I stayed one night and as we were checking out and ready to walk out of our room. We saw a roach. I took a picture and at check out i told the front desk staff and showed them the picture and stated I had hoped I wasn’t bringing any home with us. They were professional and thanked me for bringing ..."

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 out of 5
700 Grand Ave Des Moines IA
$135 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$151 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and 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
$139 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$156 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean room, easy to use room temperature device, well maintained and great location!"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

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. Learn more about Downtown Des Moines
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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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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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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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