The Best Hotels Closest to State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines for 2026

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

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

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Karen

₩164,910

₩184,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

An indoor venue with a brick wall, black chairs arranged in rows, and hanging plants.

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Brett

₩230,218

₩257,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern building with a sign that reads 'Staybridge Suites.' It features a mix of glass and brick facades, large windows, and a flat roof.

A fitness room with treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

A hot tub with a tiled wall and metal railings.

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

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Emily

₩145,540

₩163,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A dog lying on a bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

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

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

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

Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Joe

₩136,278

₩152,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

CINDY

₩126,911

₩142,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A gym with multiple treadmills and stationary bikes, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a dining area.

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Brent

₩179,014

₩206,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

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

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

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

7. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Marcia

₩199,853

₩223,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

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

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

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Mary

₩83,506

₩182,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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.

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

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Thomas

₩122,584

₩137,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

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

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

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Jill

₩132,732

₩148,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Nancy

₩178,617

₩200,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Kristy

₩139,956

₩156,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 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 conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

13. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Valerie

₩168,032

₩188,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A compact living space with a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette, a dining area with a bar, and a small seating area.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

A banquet hall with round tables, each set with white tablecloths, black sashes, and numbered place cards.

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Candy

₩172,504

₩193,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

15. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Felicia

₩145,540

₩163,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a toilet and sink, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

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

16. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Richard

₩92,087

₩103,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

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

A banquet hall with tables set for a buffet, featuring a variety of food items and a decorative centerpiece.

A group of people standing in a lobby with a wooden reception desk.

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Mark

₩179,940

₩201,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

18. Wildwood Lodge

13.7 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Akacia

₩126,188

₩141,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

13 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Shazia

₩105,715

₩118,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

12.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

gary

₩125,694

₩140,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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Compare popular hotels close to State Historical Museum of Iowa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,392 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 538 reviews	View

Top State Historical Museum of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good

"I picked this hotel mostly for the proximity to the start line of the Des Moines Marathon. I could walk to the start which was great. It was clean, even if the cushions in the breakfast room were a little shabby. The coffee was god awful though. I had to go out and get my own each morning. Also wish there was a hot tub in addition to the pool."

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staff! Convenient location…"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice!!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I was in town for the IMT Des Moines half marathon, and this hotel was perfect. The staff went above any beyond for the runners, offering an early breakfast and a shuttle to and from the start line. Everyone was very nice and the hotel was clean, even though it was under renovation."

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice, clean hotel. Edwin, the shuttle driver, was amazing! Very personable, quick and reliable. Ordered a pork tenderloin sandwich from the hotel restaurant and it was delicious. All staff were very helpful with whatever I needed. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was very nice"

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

10/10 Excellent

"Great customer service- allowed me to have a late check out so I could come back and shower after I finished running my marathon. Very accommodating!"

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing downtown hotel! We had a beautiful corner room on the 10th floor and absolutely loved our stay. The historic charm and attention to detail throughout the entire hotel were incredible. Everywhere we looked, there was something unique to admire. We only stayed for one night, but we truly wished we could have stayed longer! The hotel offers fantastic amenities and is within walking distance of so many wonderful restaurants. Valet parking was a great convenience, and every staff member we encountered was courteous, welcoming, and friendly. We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be back for another visit. Highly recommend!"

Other attractions near State Historical Museum of Iowa

A large government building with a golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Iowa State Capitol Building

9.0/10 (354 reviews)

A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

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A cityscape with a modern bridge, a lit-up water feature, and a domed structure.

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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A large geodesic dome structure with a wooden walkway leading to its entrance.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

8.6/10 (254 reviews)

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

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Wooly's

You can make plans for a show at Wooly's on 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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Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around State Historical Museum of Iowa?

State Historical Museum of Iowa 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 110 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to State Historical Museum of Iowa?

Adjacent to State Historical Museum of Iowa, Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown and Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center.

How many hotels can I expect to find near State Historical Museum of Iowa?

Expedia has 110 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from State Historical Museum of Iowa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near State Historical Museum of Iowa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations 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 your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near State Historical Museum of Iowa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near State Historical Museum of Iowa?

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What can I see and do near State Historical Museum of Iowa?

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa, and Des Moines Art Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Salisbury House, Walnut Street Bridge, and Temple Theater. You can catch a show at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for State Historical Museum of Iowa hotels

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

7. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

13. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

15. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

16. Cozy Rest Motel

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

18. Wildwood Lodge

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to State Historical Museum of Iowa

Top State Historical Museum of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Other attractions near State Historical Museum of Iowa

Iowa State Capitol Building

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Wooly's

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Walnut Street Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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