What's Downtown Des Moines Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Des Moines, especially its restaurants and live music. Enjoy the neighborhood's theater scene and entertainment venues. Nature lovers can visit Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. There's plenty more to see, including 801 Grand and Des Moines Civic Center.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Des Moines?
We have 191 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Downtown Des Moines:
Des Lux Hotel
City-center hotel with bar- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Spa tub • Central location
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel with indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Fitness center • Attentive staff
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Surety Hotel
Hotel with 2 restaurants, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Hotel with bar, 24-hour fitness center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
How to Get to Downtown Des Moines
Flying to:
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Downtown Des Moines
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Des Moines
What to See in Downtown Des Moines
- 801 Grand
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Hy Vee Hall
- Iowa Events Center
- Wells Fargo Arena
Things to Do in Downtown Des Moines
- Science Center of Iowa
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Wooly's
- World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
Other Popular Downtown Des Moines Attractions
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Walnut Street Bridge
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge