Downtown Des Moines

Des Moines

State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high rise building, landscape views and a city
Des Moines Botanical Center featuring a park and interior views
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum showing interior views
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a park and heritage architecture
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a garden and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Principal Park

Principal Park

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Principal Park
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

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
Des Moines Botanical Center which includes interior views and a park

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park featuring a high rise building, a city and outdoor art

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Whimsical, entertaining and provocative can easily describe the artwork at this outdoor gallery that provides new meaning and life to sculptures.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes interior views

State Historical Museum of Iowa

Learn about early settlement and battles as well as bicycle races and the movie industry in this museum in Iowa’s state capital.

State Historical Museum of Iowa
Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Top hotels in Downtown Des Moines

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
The price is P7,692 per night from 26 May to 27 May
P7,692
P8,616 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (971 reviews)
"Very clean, staff was all very nice from the valet, front desk and restaurants!"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Surety Hotel
Surety Hotel
4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P10,125 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
P10,125
P11,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (983 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Surety Hotel
Des Lux Hotel
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is P9,559 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P9,559
P10,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Fun downtown hotel stay
"From the minute we walked in all the staff were very friendly, answered our questions. The hotel is pretty unique with an eclectic collection of decor. Loved it. The lamp lady in our room was an awesome surprise."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 out of 5
929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
The price is P5,858 per night from 11 May to 12 May
P5,858
P6,561 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. The only rhing i have a problem with is the bed skirt on one of the beds was dirty. I dont know if it was food. Or something else"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is P6,487 per night from 11 May to 12 May
P6,487
P7,266 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"the thing that was weird for me was they couldn't give a receipt for my stay or the charges to my room i made. Otherwise the night staff was awesome, very helpful. The girl during the day was less helpful."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3 out of 5
418 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA
The price is P5,569 per night from 11 May to 12 May
P5,569
P6,237 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very positive experience.. Only negative was I was surprised parking was an additional 30 per night. I had assumed it was included."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Des Moines

View into downtown from the Capitol Building. #capitol #desmoines #city #downtown

Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Polk County Courthouse while in the area.

Court District
Historic East Village

Historic East Village

Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's while you're in town.

Historic East Village
Great, unique coffee joint in Des Moines. I love the vintage Midwest feel, old tin coka-cola signs and all. The snickers latte is worth a try or cool off with a Sioux City Sarsaparilla.

Sherman Hill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sherman Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Sherman Hill
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Columbus Park

Though Columbus Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.

Columbus Park
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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.

Woodland Heights
Des Moines Botanical Center showing a cascade

Capitol Park

While Capitol Park isn't home to many top sights, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Capitol Building are some notable places to visit nearby.

Capitol Park

Downtown Des Moines