Greater South Side Travel Guide
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is ฿2,242 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,242
฿2,512 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,850 reviews)
"Nice rooms, helpful staff, and good price. Always a go-to when we’re in the area"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is ฿2,222 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,222
฿2,488 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (1,038 reviews)
"1st of all when we checked in, the clerk was not at the counter, was sitting in the dark corner eating, with a friend, was nice, everyone needs to eat. First thing we noticed was the hall needed vacuum and the base board was dirty, entrance windows needed clean. Our room needed vacuum, there was ..."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
6111 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is ฿3,332 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,332
฿3,732 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (697 reviews)
"The whirlpool hot tub was broken down. The main front door was broken. The lobby floor had a caution: wet, slippery sign up the entire time. I was sliding around in my cross everything I walked through."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is ฿2,323 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,323
฿2,602 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"No negative comments"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is ฿3,510 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,510
฿3,931 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"The air conditioner seemed to have an issue with the condenser. It was damp in the room the entire time. Everything seemed wet. They need to service their air conditioners in the rooms and ensure they are cooling properly."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
The price is ฿3,160 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,160
฿3,539 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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Where to stay in Greater South Side
Find the best Greater South Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.
Photo by Ryan Brohm
Open Photo by Ryan Brohm
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center while you're in town.
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.
Photo by Eric Mondres
Open Photo by Eric Mondres
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Photo by Emily Ruschill
Open Photo by Emily Ruschill
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
