A marina with various boats docked, calm water, and a wooden pier.

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Next weekend
14 Aug - 16 Aug
In two weeks
21 Aug - 23 Aug
In one month
4 Sept - 6 Sept
In two months
2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Des Moines hostels

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1. Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
2.0 star property
Downtown Seattle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (722 reviews)
"I always enjoy my stays at the Green Tortoise, Great Staff, Friendly, and welcoming."
United States
Honey
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
Lobby

2. Hostel Fish Seattle

Hostel Fish Seattle
2.0 star property
Downtown Seattle
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (147 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful in letting us store our bags before and after checking in and out. The location was great as we could walk to many of the sites we were visiting."
United States
Ben
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hostel Fish Seattle
Front of property

3. Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite

Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
7.4 out of 10, Good, (16 reviews)
"The stay was great, wish we could've reserved it longer...Beautiful, dogfriendly neighborhood "
United States
Megan
The price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite
Front of property

4. Stag Sweet Suite

Stag Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (18 reviews)
"It felt very safe and quiet. We didn't encounter any issues. I'd stay again."
United States
Mariem
The price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Stag Sweet Suite
Front of property

5. The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite

The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (21 reviews)
"Great communication which made for a very easy stay"
United States
Leah
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
Front of property

6. Dragonstone Sweet Suite

Dragonstone Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
7.2 out of 10, Good, (35 reviews)
"Great place to stay in a good neighborhood for a great price!"
United States
Deidre
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Dragonstone Sweet Suite
Front of property

7. The Golden Lion Sweet Suite

The Golden Lion Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (17 reviews)
"Nice, clean, safe place to stay. If using public transit, prepare for a lot of hills with your luggage. There are quite a few stairs in the building to get to your room as well."
United States
Anna
The price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Golden Lion Sweet Suite
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Top Des Moines Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

10/10 Excellent
"Beds were so comfortable and wonderful veiw of Tacoma. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Gracie Annabelle 1-night trip
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Hotel Murano

Find out more about Des Moines

Des Moines Hostels information

Number of reviews
107
Accommodation
7 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$133
Highest Price
AU$218

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Des Moines?
Our guests like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may offer reasonable nightly rates: Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South - 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the heart of Des Moines. Located within a 10-minute walk of Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Waterfront. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Mayflower Park Hotel - 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from the heart of Des Moines. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Des Moines?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and December, with an average of 5°C. The rainiest months in Des Moines are November, December, January and October, with each month seeing an average of 177 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Des Moines?
In general, Des Moines is known for its marina, restaurants and churches. Major attractions include Lumen Field, Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Get out into nature with places such as Des Moines Beach, Saltwater State Park and Angle Lake Park. Cultural attractions include Paramount Theatre, Museum of Flight and Museum of Glass.
What's the best way to get to and around Des Moines while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Des Moines on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), located 3.1 mi (5 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), located 9.4 mi (15.2 km) away.

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