Title: Visit Johnston: Best of Johnston Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Johnston](https://expedia.ca/Johnston-Hotels.d55768.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Johnston](https://expedia.ca/Johnston-Vacation-Rentals.d55768.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Johnston Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Johnston.d55768.Car-Rental-Guide)[Johnston Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Johnston.d55768.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Johnston ## Travel Guide ![Photo by Michael Frank](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fe7d1e62f50d649074a8d31507284847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Michael Frank](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fe7d1e62f50d649074a8d31507284847.jpg) ## Visit Johnston Things to do - Johnston Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Johnston ![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/8b967b66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA CA $134 CA $150 total Sep 18 - Sep 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,759 reviews) "This stay was a great experience. I enjoyed the lodge theme. Everything seemed clean and welcoming. The bed was comfortable and the room was spacious." Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025&selected=1152222&PinnedHotelID=1152222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55768) ![GrandStay Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104010000/104004100/104004049/7024d88e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GrandStay Hotel & Suites 6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA CA $129 CA $144 total Sep 18 - Sep 19 includes taxes & fees Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Merle Hay Mall are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (404 reviews) I will always stay here! "This place is a hidden gem! Walking paths just off the drive. Clean, nice sized, indoor, Jacuzzi, and actual 5' deep pool! Staff is friendly and respectful of your wishes. Breakfast is fresh even to the end of the morning. Halls and door ways are wide and spacious throughout!" Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025&selected=104004049&PinnedHotelID=104004049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55768) ![AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9790000/9786200/9786138/ee665417_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines 5050 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA CA $99 CA $111 total Sep 23 - Sep 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews) "Very friendly staff, quiet location." Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%2F2025&selected=9786138&PinnedHotelID=9786138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55768) [See all 784 properties in Johnston](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025®ionId=55768) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Spacious & Cozy Private Basement Suite with Home Theater ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113680000/113678500/113678439/a34c5f2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious & Cozy Private Basement Suite with Home Theater Johnston Stay at this vacation home in Johnston. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Perfect for an overnight stay. "Accommodations were exactly as stated. Quiet and clean.Difficult to see house # in the night. Key pad was hard to spot in the dark as well. I would stay here again." Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Private-Basement-Suite-With-Theater.h113678439.Hotel-Information) ![Kasa Downtown Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53960000/53952800/53952761/ed7a6bcf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kasa Downtown Des Moines 550 Watson Powell Junior Way, Des Moines, IA Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ... 9/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews) "Did not know what to expect upon arrival but was pleased to find our own little apartment in this very modern building … loved the kitchen and availability of the in unit laundry. Only complaint I could say is no hair dryer (4 girls) and one night there was an alarm prompting evacuation in the middle ..." Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Kasa-Des-Moines-Downtown-Apartments.h53952761.Hotel-Information) ![SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91731000/91730930/cfbdd00a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!! Des Moines Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews) "Great place to stay with family/friends" Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-SO-MUCH-FUN-ARCADE.h91730930.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Johnston](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=55768&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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