The Best Hotels Closest to State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines for 2026

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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Bobbi

￥24,109

￥27,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Karen

￥19,757

￥22,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

An indoor venue with a brick wall, black chairs arranged in rows, and hanging plants.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Brett

￥26,788

￥30,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Joe

￥16,961

￥18,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dark cabinetry, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a door, shelves stocked with snacks, and a refrigerator with beverages.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Emily

￥18,070

￥20,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

CINDY

￥15,204

￥17,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

7. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Marcia

￥23,943

￥26,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Thomas

￥14,686

￥16,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Nicole

￥15,902

￥17,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Kristy

￥16,767

￥18,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern lamp, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Valerie

￥21,399

￥23,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A compact living space with a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette, a dining area with a bar, and a small seating area.

A conference room with a round table, multiple chairs, water bottles, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a seating area with two chairs and a small table, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a long counter, multiple computer stations, and framed artwork on the wall.

12. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Candy

￥20,667

￥23,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

13. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Felicia

￥17,436

￥19,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television on the wall.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

14. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Richard

￥9,926

￥11,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

15. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Debbie

￥21,491

￥24,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Wildwood Lodge

13.7 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Akacia

￥16,033

￥17,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

17. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

12.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Merlin

￥13,297

￥14,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

18. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

13 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Shazia

￥18,728

￥20,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

10.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Stacia

￥20,542

￥23,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

10.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Jeffrey

￥17,354

￥19,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to State Historical Museum of Iowa

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,111 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,387 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top State Historical Museum of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean. Enjoyed the bar on first floor and availability of morning breakfast Sunday."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"What a beautiful hotel, very accommodating when I ask them for more towels and shampoo(I have long hair and lots of it). Breakfast was so delicious. The bar was wonderful. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. My room was clean if there is one negative sound travels and I was awaken pretty early possibly because my room was in the back of the hotel."

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"This Comfort Inn location is located in a prime location, walking distance to various attractions. Clean, quiet and safe. Staff is stellar and rooms are clean and comfortable. We visited for the Des Moines Marathon and will return for future endeavors. Thank you for the great stay!"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"My room had dirty carpet, and hair on the floor (not mine) Also there was an old coffee pod in the maker when I went to use it Sunday morning. The food I got from the lounge was good though."

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"D"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was very nice"

The Cartier Lux DT Apt w/Skyline View

10/10 Excellent

"The apartment was very clean, well decorated, and in a great area. I'll be booking this one again on my next trip to Des Moines."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing downtown hotel! We had a beautiful corner room on the 10th floor and absolutely loved our stay. The historic charm and attention to detail throughout the entire hotel were incredible. Everywhere we looked, there was something unique to admire. We only stayed for one night, but we truly wished we could have stayed longer! The hotel offers fantastic amenities and is within walking distance of so many wonderful restaurants. Valet parking was a great convenience, and every staff member we encountered was courteous, welcoming, and friendly. We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be back for another visit. Highly recommend!"

Boho Loft / Skyline View / Walk to Arena Events

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place."

Other attractions near State Historical Museum of Iowa

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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A cityscape with a modern bridge, a lit-up water feature, and a domed structure.

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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A large geodesic dome structure with a wooden walkway leading to its entrance.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

8.6/10 (254 reviews)

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

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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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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines when you stop by Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around State Historical Museum of Iowa?

State Historical Museum of Iowa is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 110 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to State Historical Museum of Iowa?

Adjacent to State Historical Museum of Iowa, Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown and Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center.

How many hotels can I expect to find near State Historical Museum of Iowa?

Expedia has 110 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from State Historical Museum of Iowa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near State Historical Museum of Iowa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near State Historical Museum of Iowa.

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What can I see and do near State Historical Museum of Iowa?

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa, and Des Moines Art Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Salisbury House, Walnut Street Bridge, and Temple Theater. You can catch a show at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for State Historical Museum of Iowa hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

7. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

12. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

13. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

14. Cozy Rest Motel

15. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

16. Wildwood Lodge

17. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

18. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

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Top State Historical Museum of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

The Cartier Lux DT Apt w/Skyline View

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Boho Loft / Skyline View / Walk to Arena Events

Other attractions near State Historical Museum of Iowa

Iowa State Capitol Building

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Wooly's

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Walnut Street Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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