What is Historic East Village like?

Historic East Village is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options. Are you looking for Historic East Village travel tips? Make sure that you visit Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Historic East Village?

Based on our traveller data, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic East Village. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from EMC Expo Center, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good option for your stay in the neighbourhood is Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG .

How many hotels are there in the Historic East Village area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Des Moines, choose from one of Expedia's 16 hotels and other accommodation options in Historic East Village.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic East Village, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Historic East Village.

What are the top things to see and do in Historic East Village?

Sights like Wooly's and State Historical Museum of Iowa can be part of your cultural tour of Historic East Village. A visit to Iowa State Capitol Building is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic East Village include Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater, Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens and Walnut Street Bridge. World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Des Moines.

The Best Hotels in Historic East Village, Des Moines - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Historic East Village hotels

1. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village

James

₹16,187 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

2. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village

Annika

₹13,972 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village

Diego

₹10,823 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.9 km from Historic East Village

Karen

₹11,332 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Historic East Village

Susan

₹10,839 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Historic East Village

Danny

₹16,201 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from Historic East Village

Kristi

₹11,694 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

8. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from Historic East Village

Saori

₹14,047 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

9. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Historic East Village

Jayson

₹15,426 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

10. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.5 km from Historic East Village

Cody

₹15,431 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from Historic East Village

Anne

₹11,784 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

12. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.6 km from Historic East Village

Erica

₹20,253 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

13. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.8 km from Historic East Village

Edem

₹17,253 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from Historic East Village

Meg

₹12,645 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.8 km from Historic East Village

Michael

₹13,112 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

16. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 1.4 km from Historic East Village

Mark

₹18,110 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

17. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 6.4 km from Historic East Village

Timothy

₹14,850 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

18. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Watrous South, 7.4 km from Historic East Village

Patrick

₹12,216 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

19. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 10.4 km from Historic East Village

Alicia

₹12,441 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

20. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 6.4 km from Historic East Village

Brian

₹8,371 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Where to stay in Historic East Village

Find the best Historic East Village areas for the activities you enjoy most.

The entrance to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden with a large dome structure in the background.

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.

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A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.

Court District

Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.

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The exterior and interior of Mars Cafe, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a red interior with hanging lights and artwork.

Drake

While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

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A calm lake surrounded by trees and a stone bridge.

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.

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A paved road flanked by trees and bushes, leading into the distance.

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.

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Top Historic East Village Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at."

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed one night and utilized the airport shuttle in the morning. All the staff were nice and helpful with our questions. The shuttle runs 24/7, so we were able to get a ride to the airport when needed. When we arrived back we made a quick call to the hotel and the shuttle was there to get us within 5 minutes. Quick, easy, and reliable service all around!! I also left my AirPods behind in the room, and they kept them safe in the lost and found! Even offered to mail them back to my house, but I wasn’t far away when I noticed they were gone. We will be staying here again in the future!!"

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good

"Stayed there prior to flying out the next morning. Hotel was a great affordable option for somewhere to crash for a night. Room was clean (though just a bit musty), staff was extremely helpful, there was a breakfast before we left and we had the option to leave our car at the hotel and take a shuttle to the airport for a very small daily cost. Would definitely stay again."

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Rooms were mostly clean, but there was obvious aging and damage to the walls over the years. Pools were ok, but there were several spots that hadn’t been cleaned in a long time. Bathrooms around the pool were almost all missing toilet paper in the dispensers, so they had large rolls that were set on top - very difficult to use, especially for kids."

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was fabulous and the happy hour/kickback food was also terrific! The location is superb, we will definitely be back! Hopefully the next time we visit they will have both elevators running. It got a little tight with just one elevator at the busy time in the morning as people were checking out."

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Our top choices for Historic East Village hotels

1. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

2. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

9. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

10. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

12. Des Lux Hotel

13. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

16. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

17. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

18. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

19. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

20. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Where to stay in Historic East Village

Downtown Des Moines

Court District

Drake

Greater South Side

Southwestern Hills

Top Historic East Village Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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