Des Moines accommodation from AU$70

A cool area to base yourself is Urbandale. Urbandale is 11 kilometres from the centre of Des Moines and boasts 16 places to base yourself. Be sure to do yourself a favour and check out the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest and Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, just a sample of the excellent accommodation choices here. Another popular area is Ankeny. This hotel neighbourhood is 15 kilometres from Des Moines' CBD. Ankeny's more well-known accommodation options include the Courtyard Marriott Ankeny and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ankeny-Des Moines.

The Downtown Des Moines area, part of Des Moines, has a number of hotels including the Marriott Des Moines and Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtwn.

The Hotel Fort Des Moines is close to the Science Center of Iowa. Another close accommodation option is the Quality Inn And Suites Event. If you'd prefer to stay near Des Moines Botanical Center, you could try the Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown or the Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown. The Iowa State Capitol Building and the Blank Park Zoo are two other often-visited Des Moines attractions. The Des Lux Hotel and the Cozy Rest Motel are both close to the Iowa State Capitol Building. The Days Inn And Suites Des Moines Airport and the Ramada Hotel Des Moines Airport, are near the Blank Park Zoo.

Accommodation options that aren't far from the Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater include the Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown. Or, if the Walnut Street Bridge is the main reason you are visiting Des Moines, the Cityville on 9th by ExecuStay and Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area are sure to please.

The Holiday Inn & Suites Jordan Creek is 16 kilometres from the middle of Des Moines. Another accommodation option is the Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek, which is located 16 kilometres away. Two other hotel options include the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West and the Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area.

The greater Central Iowa area is well worth seeing as well. Central Iowa boasts rural landscapes and prairies, as well as common Central Iowa tourist sights like the history museums. Adventurous tourists might also try horse riding, picnicking and swimming here.

Don't blow through before you have checked out the Iowa State University, Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium in Ames. The Hampton Inn & Suites Ames and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames are a few of the long and short-stay options in Ames. 65 kilometres to the south of Des Moines, you can also stay at Osceola, home to the Super 8 Motel - Osceola and Americas Best Value Inn. If you stay in Osceola, be sure to visit the Lakeside Casino, Clarke County Speedway and Osceola Country Club.

Crazy about sport? Indulge in your passion by visiting Wells Fargo Arena, 600 metres to the northwest of Des Moines. For tourists who fancy booking a bed close by, make a reservation at the Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown or the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel.

Des Moines International Airport is situated 7 kilometres away from the centre of Des Moines. If you choose to stay nearby, you can book a room at the Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center or the Days Inn And Suites Des Moines Airport.