Greater South Side Travel Guide
Des Moines
Visit Greater South Side
Stay near popular Greater South Side attractions
Things to do
The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour
Rp428.616
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Greater South Side
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is Rp1.510.824 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
Rp1.510.824
Rp1.692.123 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,819 reviews)
"This is a nice hotel, the staff are friendly. The rooms are large, and the beds are comfortable. The linens are fresh and white! The relaxing pool is refreshing. A nice continental breakfast too! Thank you for a pleasant stay!"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is Rp1.290.055 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp1.290.055
Rp1.444.862 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (1,017 reviews)
"Strains, damp smelly rooms. Sticky floors. TV didn't work. Day time staff was nice. Overnight busy on the phone."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is Rp2.207.548 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
Rp2.207.548
Rp2.472.453 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Front desk staff did their jobs but were not pleasant, no smile, no welcome. Room was extremely small. Lots of noise through the night. Light switch at room entrance didn't seem to operate anything. Dead bugs on floor. Dirty toilet when entering room. Very limited plug ins. Would not stay here ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is Rp1.284.635 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
Rp1.284.635
Rp1.438.792 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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. ...
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
6111 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is Rp1.989.829 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp1.989.829
Rp2.228.609 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
The price is Rp2.050.404 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp2.050.404
Rp2.296.452 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great water pressure in the shower While Watching the gentleman tending the breakfast buffet I noticed how efficient and professional he was Only downside was our room only had enough to make 1 cup of regular coffee and there were 2 of us"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
