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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.6 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Heidi

₩195,367

₩218,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.8 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Todd

₩191,564

₩214,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Ryan

₩230,727

₩258,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Ashley

₩144,416

₩161,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Dawn R.

₩161,100

₩180,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Meg

₩140,695

₩157,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Charles

₩126,490

₩141,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a central bar area.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.7 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Lori

₩206,330

₩231,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Mary

₩102,394

₩196,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Mario

₩121,849

₩136,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Menashe

₩184,406

₩206,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Michael

₩179,025

₩200,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Jesse

₩144,416

₩161,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern lamp, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.3 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Jayson

₩195,231

₩218,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Candy

₩178,001

₩199,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Felicia

₩150,178

₩168,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television on the wall.

A yellow building with a covered outdoor area, a fire extinguisher, and a sign that says "OPEN".

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

17. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Ann

₩96,113

₩107,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Debbie

₩193,866

₩217,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

19. Wildwood Lodge

12.9 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Kristian

₩136,470

₩152,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Jerad

₩155,611

₩174,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Des Moines Civic Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,104 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,337 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View

Top Des Moines Civic Center Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous room, gorgeous hotel, and the downstairs bar was a vibe."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are nice and clean. The staff is very friendly. The treadmills were out if order."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"location. street parking"

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

Other attractions near Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines when you stop by Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Polk County Courthouse

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Polk County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Science Center of Iowa

8.8/10 (95 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Science Center of Iowa during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Ruan Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Ruan Center. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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EMC Expo Center

8.4/10 (188 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at EMC Expo Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Des Moines Civic Center?

Des Moines Civic Center is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 145 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Des Moines Civic Center?

Adjacent to Des Moines Civic Center, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Des Moines Civic Center?

Expedia has 145 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Des Moines Civic Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Des Moines Civic Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Des Moines Civic Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Des Moines Civic Center?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Des Moines Civic Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Des Moines Civic Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa, or Des Moines Art Center. Sights like Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Walnut Street Bridge are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Des Moines Civic Center hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

17. Cozy Rest Motel

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

19. Wildwood Lodge

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

Compare popular hotels close to Des Moines Civic Center

Top Des Moines Civic Center Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Polk County Courthouse

Science Center of Iowa

Ruan Center

EMC Expo Center

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