Downtown Des Moines

Des Moines

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

Popular places to visit

Principal Park

Principal Park

You can take time to visit Principal Park during your travels to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Principal Park
Iowa State Capitol Building featuring a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

5/5(1 review)

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 garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

5/5(1 review)

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 garden, 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 featuring 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 exploring the galleries in Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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 HK$973 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
HK$973
HK$1,089 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,019 reviews)
"Absolutely love this property! Great location, beautiful rooms."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$949 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
HK$949
HK$1,063 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Nice property, clean room. Staff just weren't very friendly"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 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 HK$808 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
HK$808
HK$906 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Des Lux Hotel
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is HK$1,194 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
HK$1,194
HK$1,337 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,017 reviews)
"This was a super nice hotel close to many places downtown if you plan on walking anywhere. You could walk to the Farmers Market and Court Ave very easily. The room was very spacious. The only downfall was the air conditioning couldnt keep up since it was so hot outside the weekend we were there. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 out of 5
435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA
The price is HK$1,101 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
HK$1,101
HK$1,270 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Everything about our visit was great! Would definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
The price is HK$1,327 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
HK$1,327
HK$1,486 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"I can't wait to stay here again next year!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Des Moines

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Court District

Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Polk County Courthouse while you're in town.

Court District
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park which includes a high-rise building, a garden and a city

Western Gateway

While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Western Gateway
Historic East Village

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.

Historic East Village
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Columbus Park

While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.

Columbus Park
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Woodland Heights

While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Woodland Heights
Des Moines Botanical Center which includes a cascade

Capitol Park

While there might not be top attractions in Capitol Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Capitol Building.

Capitol Park

Downtown Des Moines