Greater South Side, IA

Des Moines

A nighttime pedestrian bridge with illuminated railings and a rainbow-colored light projection on the floor.
A calm lake with mist rising from the water, surrounded by trees under a clear sky.
A calm lake surrounded by trees and a stone bridge.
A park with a curved walking path, surrounded by grass and trees.
A river with a forested area and several buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Greater South Side attractions


Greater South Side Hotel Deals

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is SAR 261 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
SAR 261
SAR 292 total
7 Sep - 8 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,862 reviews)
"The a/c worked great! The bed was very comfortable!"

Reviewed on 12 August 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is SAR 255 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
SAR 255
SAR 286 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
"Like: Close to airport."

Reviewed on 12 August 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

3 out of 5
6111 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is SAR 383 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
SAR 383
SAR 429 total
13 Sep - 14 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (694 reviews)
"Dead bugs in room...bugs in pool... restaurant closes at 9 on weekend and bar at 10. Bar only serves semi burnt pizza with no sauce. Hot tub is out of service."

Reviewed on 13 August 2026

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is SAR 403 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
SAR 403
SAR 452 total
6 Sep - 7 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay for our group!"

Reviewed on 13 August 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
The price is SAR 267 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
SAR 267
SAR 299 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I arrived after 9 PM and had to leave before 5 AM for my flight. I just wanted to sleep. The room was fine, but not particularly nice and the bathroom definitely had seen better days. The A/C in my room would not work, and the temp went from 71 to 78 overnight, consistently getting warmer even though ..."

Reviewed on 12 August 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

3 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
The price is SAR 368 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
SAR 368
SAR 413 total
13 Sep - 14 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
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 and neighborhoods 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.

Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center while in the area.

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.

Drake

If you're spending some time in Drake, Des Moines Community Playhouse and La Casa Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.

Southwestern Hills

While Southwestern Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.



Greater South Side, IA

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