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. Take a fun excursion to Wells Fargo Arena. Des Moines Civic Center and Iowa Events Center are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Des Moines?

We have 89 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 • Walkable location

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • 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 parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk

Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtwn

City-center hotel

• • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • 24-hour front desk • Spacious rooms

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

City-center hotel with indoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Central location

How to Get to Downtown Des Moines

Flying to:

• • Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM), 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Downtown Des Moines

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Des Moines

What to See in Downtown Des Moines

• • Wells Fargo Arena
• • Des Moines Civic Center
• • Iowa Events Center
• • Hy Vee Hall
• • 801 Grand

Things to Do in Downtown Des Moines

• • Hoyt Sherman Place
• • Science Center of Iowa
• • World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
• • Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater
• • The Temple for Performing Arts

Other Popular Downtown Des Moines Attractions

• • Principal Park
• • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
• • Walnut Street Bridge
• • Ruan Center
• • Veterans Memorial Auditorium

When Is the Best Time to Visit Des Moines?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 72°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 29°F)
• • Rainiest months: June, May, July, August (average 5 inches of rainfall)