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Our top choices for Iowa State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
Fairground, 0.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
AUDREY
¥8,742
¥9,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Downtown Des Moines, 5.9 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Mark
¥16,148
¥18,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

3. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Western Gateway, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Yekaterina
¥20,352
¥22,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
11.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Galen
¥18,560
¥20,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Historic East Village, 5.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Dawn R.
¥17,795
¥19,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Downtown Des Moines, 6.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Julie
¥25,479
¥29,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hilton Des Moines Downtown

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport
11.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Richard
¥20,137
¥22,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
10.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
todd m
¥16,000
¥17,920 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

9. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
9.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Scott
¥14,049
¥15,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Downtown Des Moines, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Meg
¥15,719
¥17,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

11. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport
11.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Sara
¥20,992
¥23,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
12.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
MARION
¥15,735
¥17,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
10.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Christy
¥16,640
¥18,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

14. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Watrous South, 10.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
John
¥11,114
¥12,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

15. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Court District, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Mark
¥26,381
¥29,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

16. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Downtown Des Moines, 6.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
clayton
¥22,478
¥25,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

17. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Watrous South, 10.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Crystal
¥17,792
¥19,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

18. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Historic East Village, 5.2 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Griffin
¥23,579
¥26,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

19. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Historic East Village, 5.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
Candy
¥20,352
¥22,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
10.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
United States
rick
¥15,454
¥17,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
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Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Fairgrounds

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Lobby
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
7.2
Good
1,001 reviews
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Lobby
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
8.8
Excellent
1,007 reviews
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Dinner served
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.6
Exceptional
1,291 reviews
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Lobby
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
9.4
Exceptional
678 reviews
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Exterior
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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Top Iowa State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good
"Hotel is outdated but seemed to be fairly clean and well cared for. Most of the staff was nice and helpful."
Kimberly 7-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms are very clean and comfortable."
Jeff 3-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Des Lux Hotel
Charming Western themed house, 5 bdrms 2 baths & walking distance to State Fair.

Charming Western themed house, 5 bdrms 2 baths & walking distance to State Fair.

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location for any state fair goer. We will definitely book here again!"
Brittany A. 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Charming Western themed house, 5 bdrms 2 baths & walking distance to State Fair.
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good
"The Staybridge Suites was easy to find and conveniently located between downtown Des Moines and the Iowa State Capitol. Check-in was friendly and efficient. Parking was available in the multi-storey car park next door for $20 per night. My room was a good size, with modern décor and a useful kitchenette area. The reception staff were also very helpful in directing me to the nearby pickup point for the shuttle bus to the Iowa State Fair. The impressive State Capitol is well worth visiting and only a 10–15-minute walk from the hotel. The surrounding area was very quiet during my stay, although this was on a Sunday evening. There were plenty of bars and restaurants nearby, but most were largely deserted that evening. Breakfast was served downstairs and offered a good selection of both hot and cold items. Overall, this was a peaceful and convenient place for an overnight stay in Des Moines. I am not sure there would be enough in the immediate area to occupy me for more than a couple of nights, but it suited my visit very well."
David 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean when we checked in. Pretty quiet for a Saturday night!! The gentleman who checked us in gave us some good dining options in the area!!"
Kendra 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
Hot tub🌟Library🌟Fire Pit🌟Shaded/Screened Porch🌟Fully stocked kitchen🌟Garage

Hot tub🌟Library🌟Fire Pit🌟Shaded/Screened Porch🌟Fully stocked kitchen🌟Garage

10/10 Excellent
"Great trip and nice house in great location. Would recommend!"
Jerry G. 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Hot tub🌟Library🌟Fire Pit🌟Shaded/Screened Porch🌟Fully stocked kitchen🌟Garage
Charming 2-bedroom house on a quiet secluded street . With Wi-Fi

Charming 2-bedroom house on a quiet secluded street . With Wi-Fi

10/10 Excellent
"This is an immaculately clean, beautifully renovated property with new appliances in a very quiet part of Des Moines, stayed 3 nights on our trip to the Iowa State Fair, very walkable to the Fairgrounds, perfect to avoid the traffic and parking. We enjoyed the quiet space on the deck off the master bedroom in the morning and evening. In the event that we’re ever back in Des Moines again, I would absolutely book again. I had originally booked 2 nights, and when plans changed, the host was able to accommodate an extra day, had great, prompt communication and check in was a breeze."
Kryshia Q. 3-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Charming 2-bedroom house on a quiet secluded street . With Wi-Fi
Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

10/10 Excellent
"Good stay."
Shelia S. 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8
The Iowa Fair House - Games + Walk to Main Gate

The Iowa Fair House - Games + Walk to Main Gate

8/10 Good
"Overall we had no major complaints. There was laundry in the washer and dryer when we arrived and we didn’t use the master bedroom shower due to water under the tile floor of it. Everything else was okay."
Brockton S. 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Iowa Fair House - Games + Walk to Main Gate

Other attractions near Iowa State Fairgrounds

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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An exhibit with historical artifacts, including a large wooden machine and various tools.

State Historical Museum of Iowa

Learn about early settlement and battles as well as bicycle races and the movie industry in this museum in Iowa’s state capital.
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Sky Glider East

6.0/10 (1 review)
You can take time to visit Sky Glider East during your travels to Des Moines. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

7.4/10 (3 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
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Copper Creek Golf Course

6.6/10 (7 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Pleasant Hill at Copper Creek Golf Course. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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Grand View Golf Course

6.0/10 (1 review)
Enjoy a round of golf in Des Moines at Grand View Golf Course. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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Great Escape

You can take time to visit Great Escape during your travels to Pleasant Hill. Take in the live music and sunrises in the area.
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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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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 14 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 14 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?
Science Center of Iowa, State Historical Museum of Iowa, and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates 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.