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Our top choices for Iowa State Fairgrounds hotels

Lobby

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
Fairground, 0.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was comfortable, the staff was helpful. Breakfast had a variety options."
United States
Debora
The price is SAR 260
SAR 291 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
Dinner served

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,227 reviews)
"clean room and amazing staff!!!!!!"
United States
Lejla
The price is SAR 605
SAR 677 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Exterior

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
7.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (621 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and breakfast was good."
United States
Boyd
The price is SAR 503
SAR 564 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
Restaurant

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Court District, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Great location"
United States
Mark
The price is SAR 732
SAR 820 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Exterior

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 5.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Diego
The price is SAR 414
SAR 463 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (897 reviews)
"Lovely view decent breakfast !"
United States
HEIDI
The price is SAR 537
SAR 602 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Exterior

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 5.2 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (431 reviews)
"Very clean, friendly staff, bar on the rooftop is amazing."
United States
James
The price is SAR 672
SAR 753 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, comfy bed, great breakfast!!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is SAR 444
SAR 497 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake, 8.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great locations!"
United States
Derek
The price is SAR 515
SAR 577 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Terrace/patio

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Overall great hotel. Upscale facilities, nice main space, good rooms. Need to add streaming to TVs and would prefer walk in showers to bathtubs."
United States
Brett
The price is SAR 635
SAR 732 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Property amenity

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
3.0 star property
Court District, 5.8 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (657 reviews)
"Room and staff were amazing"
United States
Jeanette
The price is SAR 503
SAR 564 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Lobby

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 5.9 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,025 reviews)
"Stayed there twice and it was great. Clean, good breakfast, nice staff"
United States
Susan
The price is SAR 447
SAR 501 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
BBQ/picnic area

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (477 reviews)
"Pretty clean and quite!! The staff was pretty helpful and kind. Free parking. Convenient location. The only it might need to be perfect is pool"
United States
Miguel
The price is SAR 459
SAR 514 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Would definitely stay again. "
United States
Cody
The price is SAR 541
SAR 606 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Lobby sitting area

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
Court District, 5.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was great. Bed and pillows were great, breakfast was wonderful. We loved the walking trails near the hotel."
United States
Karen
The price is SAR 446
SAR 499 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Lobby

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
11.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (666 reviews)
"The room was nice and spacious"
United States
Linda
The price is SAR 493
SAR 552 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
Lobby

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
10.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (724 reviews)
"The room and property were extremely clean. Building very well maintained. Everything was perfect."
United States
Phil
The price is SAR 415
SAR 464 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
View from property

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Jayson
The price is SAR 635
SAR 711 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Indoor pool

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
9.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,400 reviews)
"Great place to stay, would stay there again , and recommend it to anyone."
United States
Norman
The price is SAR 372
SAR 416 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
3.0 star property
8.6 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The room was spacious and clean. I liked the kitchen, friendly staff and conveniently located next the Casino & horse track, shopping and many restaurants nearby and movie theater. Nice hotel for a good price."
United States
Jennifer
The price is SAR 372
SAR 416 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
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Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Fairgrounds

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Lobby
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
7.2
Good
1,000 reviews
View
Dinner served
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,227 reviews
View
Exterior
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
621 reviews
View
Restaurant
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View

Top Iowa State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"They’re working on the parking lot so you have to use the one next to it. The front desk person checking me in was absolutely great. The bartender was very nice as well. Took the provided shuttle which was convenient. Driver was very nice. Great place to stay"
Valerie 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Hotels near other Iowa State Fairgrounds attractions

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)
After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Iowa State Fairgrounds?
Iowa State Fairgrounds is located in a welcoming area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Iowa State Fairgrounds?
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds. Other good options within a few miles include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown.
How many hotels will I find near Iowa State Fairgrounds?
Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Iowa State Fairgrounds.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Iowa State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Iowa State Fairgrounds?
To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Iowa State Fairgrounds, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do near Iowa State Fairgrounds?
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, State Historical Museum of Iowa, and Science Center of Iowa feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Learn about local history at Walnut Street Bridge and Temple Theater. You can catch a show at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater.

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