Title: Visit Downtown Des Moines: Best of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Downtown Des Moines](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Des-Moines-Des-Moines-Hotels.0-n6060027-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Des Moines](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Des Moines](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Des Moines Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6060027.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown Des Moines Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Des-Moines.d6060027.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Downtown Des Moines ## Des Moines ![State Historical Society of Iowa Museum featuring a city, a high-rise building and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269201-State-Historical-Society-Of-Iowa-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Des Moines Botanical Center which includes interior views and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268841-Des-Moines.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![State Historical Society of Iowa Museum featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268854-Des-Moines.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iowa State Capitol Building featuring a garden and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268851-Des-Moines.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iowa State Capitol Building showing heritage architecture and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268852-Des-Moines.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Des Moines Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Des Moines travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines.dx601690) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Principal Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a99443c85dc4b837cd6310016d52b7a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principal Park Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music. [](https://expedia.ca/Principal-Park-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075046.Vacation-Attraction) ![Iowa State Capitol Building showing a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269146-Iowa-State-Capitol-Building.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa State Capitol Building 5/5(6 reviews) A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today. [](https://expedia.ca/Iowa-State-Capitol-Building-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075016.Vacation-Attraction) ![Des Moines Botanical Center featuring a garden and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269109-Des-Moines-Botanical-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 4/5(2 reviews) Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city. [](https://expedia.ca/Greater-Des-Moines-Botanical-Garden-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075032.Vacation-Attraction) ![John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park featuring a high-rise building, a city and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269209-John-And-Mary-Pappajohn-Sculpture-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Iowa-Women-Of-Achievement-Bridge-Downtown-Des-Moines.d553248633861928832.Vacation-Attraction) * * * ## Downtown Des Moines Hotel Deals ![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/9e4e0ef2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA CA $195 CA $219 total Dec 8 - Dec 9 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! (1,054 reviews) Beautiful hotel. Clean rooms. Nice restaurant. Fun Speakeasy. Connected to the Skywalk. Parking is close if you don't want to use the valet. 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This hotel is a 10/10 Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=9781455&PinnedHotelID=9781455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6060027) ![Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18900/18835/822a9f1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG 1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA CA $164 CA $184 total Nov 9 - Nov 10 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. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews) It was a nice motel, the parking was undergoing construction. So by the time we got our things packed up into the car, we didn't have time or the desire to walk back in for breakfast. Not the motels fault. Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=18835&PinnedHotelID=18835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6060027) ![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12760000/12756300/12756236/7f9d044a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG 333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA CA $147 CA $164 total Nov 9 - Nov 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (951 reviews) Great hotel and excellent staff Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=12756236&PinnedHotelID=12756236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6060027) ![Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8300/8217/a41cce84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center 929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA CA $137 CA $154 total Nov 21 - Nov 22 includes taxes & fees 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! (1,058 reviews) Great breakfast, wonderful staff, and a great view of the capitol and the river. 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