If you’re planning on staying at any of momondo’s recommended hotels in the area of Des Moines nearest to Wells Fargo Arena, you should expect to pay around £114/night. This price fluctuates based on time of year. In general, a rate under £114/night is a good deal for momondo users staying near Wells Fargo Arena. Hotels near Wells Fargo Arena are typically 50% more expensive than the average hotel in Des Moines, which is £56.
Low season | November | cheapest month to stay |
High season | August | most expensive time to stay |
25% | expected price decrease | |
33% | expected price increase |
Price | £90 - £178 |
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Cheapest day of week | Sunday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
Highest day of week | Saturday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
£94 | is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day | |
£178 | is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day |
Cheapest time to book | The cheapest time to book hotels in Des Moines is: 1-2 star, 35 days before. |
1-2 star | £33 - £226 |
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Lowest Hotel Price | £40 |
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Hotels Near Airport | 538 |
Average Length of Stay | 15 days |
Apart from using your car or a rental, you can get around Des Moines by bus. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) system runs all day and often late into the night, and you can buy bus passes. The trip fees are quite affordable, and you can take your bike on the bus. You can also get around on a bike, as drivers aren’t typically aggressive in the area and there are some bike lanes. The downtown area has an extensive skywalk system and is a great spot to find Des Moines hotels. Some key bus routes pass through neighbourhoods like Altoona, Windsor Heights, Ankeny, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, West Des Moines and the centre or downtown area.
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
6221 Willow Creek Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United States
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA, United States
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
5000 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, United States
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Students, young people, or others on a budget can find hotels or inns like the Holiday Inn Des Moines in the north of the city, especially in neighbourhoods like Swanwood, Lovington and West Des Moines. The Drake neighbourhood is a very walkable area, with lots of students from the nearby university hanging out in restaurants and bars. Here at momondo, we can help you find cheap hotels in Des Moines that cater to your needs. For leisure and business travelers with a bigger budget, the downtown and East Village areas may be a good option, both in terms of hotel styles and quick access to attractions. The Des Lux Hotel in Downtown Des Moines is an example of this type of hotel.
Des Moines is a city with interesting architecture and lots of culture. You can visit the Capitol Building with its gold leaf dome and four smaller copper-topped domes. It is free and located in the East Village. Just a short walk from the Capitol Building is the river and an Asian Garden and Botanical Garden. Two short bus trips from Dart Central Station will take you into the area. For some outdoor art, you can visit the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, in Western Gateway Park downtown, and for some science or history, there’s the State Historical Society in East Village and the Science Center of Iowa in the downtown area. To feed giraffes, head over to the Blank Park Zoo on the south side of the city. DART route 7 passes right in front of the zoo.
The Court District downtown is a hub for bars, dance clubs, breweries, live music and restaurants. It can be reached by using the line 10 bus or by taking a taxi. The East Village, where the Capitol Building is, has more upscale restaurants and some live music venues. This section of town can be reached by bus line 1 or 4. There is also a light rail line that reaches this neighbourhood. The Western Gateway is a good place to go for some wine, while Clive features comedy clubs, as well as a range of dance and bar options. For some relaxed day-time coffee-sipping or tea or ice-cream paired with good Wi-Fi connections, try some of the cafes in the downtown area, or Windsor Heights. Hotels in Des Moines are popular in March due to sporting events, particularly downtown near Wells Fargo Arena.
Des Moines is a city known for its arts, music and sports. The Des Moines Arts Festival, held downtown in Western Gateway Park in June, attracts a huge number of artists from around the country. To get there, you can take one of the free shuttles. The Iowa State Fair takes place in August each year and includes the arts, food and agriculture. You can take an MTA bus to the fairgrounds, where it is held. For something different, you can try the Annual Polk County Master Gardeners' Garden Tour, held in June. This one is for garden enthusiasts who want to be inspired by the private gardens located in the neighbourhoods of Polk City, Clive and West Des Moines, though the exact route varies each year.
When visiting Des Moines the average booking length is 15 nights.
A hotel room in Des Moines will generally set you back around £178 per night. This figure is an average and prices will vary according to the facilities, location and room availability at your desired hotel.
Hotels in Des Moines are usually cheapest during the month of November. You can expect a price decrease of around 26% during this period.
At the moment the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Des Moines is Saturday, with Friday being the most expensive.
With an average temperature of 11 °C and a fairly low chance of precipitation (99 mm), April is a great month to explore the outdoors near Des Moines.
As of March 2024, there are 347 operators available to choose from for hotels in Des Moines.
Prices for hotels in Des Moines refresh daily.
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