Court District Travel Guide
Des Moines


Visit Court District
Stay near popular Court District attractions
Things to do

The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Court District

Des Lux Hotel

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
"Came when there was no internet for both days. Staff tried to be as helpful as possible but not having WiFi for the price I was paying was really disappointing. I was traveling for work and was depending on getting work in while there."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
"It was all just kind of meh… ventilation was iffy because of the pool in the middle and there was some rust on parts of the room from the moisture. It was cleaned ok. Definitely in need of some renovations. No cable or satellite so bring a Roku or some device you can watch tv on. It was a real case ..."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"The a/c worked great! The bed was very comfortable!"
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Court District

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.

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 Des Moines Community Playhouse and La Casa Cultural Center.

Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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.












