Greater South Side Travel Guide
Des Moines





Visit Greater South Side
Stay near popular Greater South Side attractions
Top hotels in Greater South Side

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Everything was excellent"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
"We were dead tired from 4 days of helping our daughter to move. We checked in and received a room right on the first floor, only a few steps from the main desk. We dove in the shower and piled into bed! It was perfect! The only thing was that the AC didn't seem to be as cool as I wanted, but we slepted ..."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Where to stay in Greater South Side

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.

Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park 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.

Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

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.









