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Our top choices for Des Moines hostels

A mural of a woman in flowing robes, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of the street, and a small table with pumpkins.

1. Hostel Fish Seattle

Hostel Fish Seattle
2.0 star property
Downtown Seattle
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (193 reviews)
"Great location, great vibe, super comfy beds, overall really great place to stay!"
United States
Mia
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Hostel Fish Seattle
A mural of a person playing a guitar, a round wooden table, and several guitars on the wall.

2. Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
2.0 star property
Downtown Seattle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (747 reviews)
"Wonderful place. Great staff. Would gladly stay here again."
United States
Brennan
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

3. Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite

Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
7.6 out of 10, Good, (19 reviews)
"The stay was great, wish we could've reserved it longer...Beautiful, dogfriendly neighborhood "
United States
Megan
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

4. The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite

The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (23 reviews)
"Great location short walk to the train station. Very clean."
Canada
Emma
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

5. 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$181
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Golden Lion Sweet Suite
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

6. Stag Sweet Suite

Stag Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (20 reviews)
"Great room"
United States
Vadim
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stag Sweet Suite
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

7. Dragonstone Sweet Suite

Dragonstone Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
7.2 out of 10, Good, (36 reviews)
"Great place to stay in a good neighborhood for a great price!"
United States
Deidre
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Dragonstone Sweet Suite
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Top Des Moines Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed 1 night. The facility was great."
Sabrina 1-night trip
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Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

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Des Moines Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,055
Accommodation
7 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$132
Highest Price
AU$181

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: The Paramount Hotel - 14.6 mi (23.5 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. The Belltown Inn - 14.7 mi (23.7 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 Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Get out into nature with places such as Des Moines Beach, Saltwater State Park and Angle Lake Park. Cultural attractions include Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum, Museum of Flight and Pantages Theater.
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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