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

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Our top choices for Des Moines hostels

A modern high-rise building with a glass facade, adjacent to a building with a mural and signage for "The State Hotel".

1. Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
2.0 star property
Downtown Seattle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (777 reviews)
"Loved staying there, will definitely be back"
United States
Edgar
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

2. The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite

The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (25 reviews)
"Clean room and easy stay. Thank you much!"
United States
Patrick
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
A cityscape with a mix of high-rise buildings and residential areas, including houses with visible front yards and trees.

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$160
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Martell's Sunspear Sweet Suite
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

4. Stag Sweet Suite

Stag Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23 reviews)
"Great room"
United States
Vadim
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stag 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
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"Excellent location"
United States
Anel
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Golden Lion Sweet Suite
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.

6. Dragonstone Sweet Suite

Dragonstone Sweet Suite
1.0 star property
Capitol Hill
7.0 out of 10, Good, (38 reviews)
"Great place to stay in a good neighborhood for a great price!"
United States
Deidre
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Dragonstone Sweet Suite
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Top Des Moines Hotel Reviews

The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent place to stay for solo travelers. It is in a very great location to easily get around the city and is close to some fantastic food and entertainment. Very kind staff on site and the shower was top notch!"
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The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

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Des Moines Hostels information

Number of reviews
901
Accommodation
7 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$135
Highest Price
AU$168

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: Sea-Tac Airport Value Inn - 1.2 mi (2 km) from the heart of Des Moines. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking at this motel. 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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