What is Fairground like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Des Moines's Fairground neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Fairground?

Based on our traveler data, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area is one of the top choices for your stay in Fairground. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Iowa State Fairgrounds, and it offers an indoor pool and free parking.

How many hotels will I find in the Fairground area?

When you want to find places to stay in Des Moines, start by booking one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodations in Fairground.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Fairground, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Fairground.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Fairground?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Fairground, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do in this Des Moines neighborhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Fairground include Sky Glider East, Iowa State Fairgrounds, and Grand View Golf Course. While you're out sightseeing in Des Moines, be sure to visit other sights like Iowa State Capitol Building or Sleepy Hollow Sports Park.

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Our top choices for Fairground hotels

1. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Fairground

AUDREY

NT$1,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

2. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 8.8 km from Fairground

Crystal

NT$4,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 6.9 km from Fairground

Ashley

NT$3,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

7.9 km from Fairground

Tiff

NT$4,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

5. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 3.8 km from Fairground

Candy

NT$4,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

6. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 5.1 km from Fairground

LaSeana

NT$4,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

7. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 4.9 km from Fairground

Erica

NT$5,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

8. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 3.7 km from Fairground

Dawn R.

NT$4,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 4.3 km from Fairground

Mark

NT$3,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

10. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

8 km from Fairground

Robert

NT$4,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

11. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 4.4 km from Fairground

Julie

NT$5,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

10.6 km from Fairground

Galen

NT$4,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

13. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 8.8 km from Fairground

John

NT$2,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

10.2 km from Fairground

Richard

NT$4,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 4.1 km from Fairground

Lauren

NT$3,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

16. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 4.8 km from Fairground

clayton

NT$5,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

17. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 3.5 km from Fairground

Griffin

NT$5,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

18. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

10.3 km from Fairground

Sara

NT$4,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

19. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Watrous South, 9.6 km from Fairground

Reginald

NT$3,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

Downtown Des Moines, 5.2 km from Fairground

Meg

NT$3,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Where to stay in Fairground

Find the best Fairground areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.

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Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.

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Historic East Village

Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.

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Drake

If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

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Greater South Side

While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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