What's Downtown Des Moines like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Des Moines, especially its restaurants and live music. Enjoy the neighbourhood's theatre scene and entertainment venues. Nature lovers can visit Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and John and Mary 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 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top lodging choices in Downtown Des Moines:
Des Lux Hotel
City centre hotel with bar- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Free airport shuttle • a hot tub • Central location
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel with indoor pool and 24-hour fitness centre- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • Fitness centre • Attentive staff
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Free local area shuttle • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Surety Hotel
Hotel with 2 restaurants and bar- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Hotel with bar and 24-hour fitness centre- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 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
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
- Science Center of Iowa
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
- Wooly's
Other popular Downtown Des Moines attractions
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Walnut Street Bridge
- Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park