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Highest-rated hotelHilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport – 5
Cheapest month to bookMarch
Average 4-star hotel priceC$233 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Des Moines, Iowa

Make the most of your time in Des Moines by booking a hotel that matches your style. We’ve collected some of the city’s best hotels, from luxurious to modest.

Best time to visit Des Moines

Des Moines is an interesting travel destination any time of year, but what you hope to do (or avoid) during your trip should be considered while making plans, such as weather and price. Low and high season in Des Moines

Busiest month(s): With September being the peak visitor season in Des Moines, the average price per night soars to $216. If you're visiting Des Moines during this time, anticipate relatively higher costs than during the quieter times of year, which offer average nightly prices of $154.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time to travel is generally August, when the average room rate per night is $154. Compared with the busy season, you'll see significant savings.

Des Moines is a good option if you enjoy a drier climate.

If you are looking to avoid the rainy season in June, visit Des Moines in January when you're least likely to run into gloomy skies.

The most expensive month to stay in Des Moines is September, when you should be prepared to spend an average of $216 on your hotel. Throughout the year, weekend rates hover around $204 per night, and peak on Saturday. During the week, you’ll spend on average $188 for a night’s stay, while Monday is typically the cheapest day of the week to reserve a room.

Where to stay in Des Moines, Iowa

Enjoy your vacation at the right hotel for the right price. Whether it's a 5-star resort or a popular place in the middle of the city, there are plenty of right choices in Des Moines.

Popular hotels in Des Moines

The Baymont by Wyndham des Moines Airport is a comfortable place to stay at, with its 2-star rating and range of amenities. The hotel provides an excellent value in the middle of Des Moines with its swimming pool, fitness center, restaurant, and free Wi-Fi.

Have it all at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, where comfort meets modern amenities. The hotel offers a pool, gym, restaurant, and spa for your enjoyment.

Things to do in Des Moines

Visit well-known attractions and things to do like Capitol Building, the Downtown Farmers Market, and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Explore interesting sites like the Iowa State Fairgrounds. If you're a foodie, you'll find delicious local restaurants, creative twists on classic dishes, and flavors from around the world at Centro Restaurant, Smokey D's BBQ, Fong's Pizza, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, and Zombie Burger + Drink Lab.

Finding cheap hotels in Des Moines: FAQs

In Des Moines, the expected average temperature in February is -3°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 30°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging -11°C. The rainiest month is June, and the driest month is January.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Des Moines with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is C$58 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for C$61 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is C$166 per night, and the average price on weekends is C$171. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Des Moines could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Des Moines is Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is 8.4km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Des Moines, and the most expensive day seems to be Friday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Des Moines is currently around C$196 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is C$81 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Des Moines is currently around C$214 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is C$165 per night.