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Cheap Hostels in Des Moines

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
2 out of 5
105 PIKE STREET, Seattle, WA
The price is $93 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$93
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this hostel in Seattle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (570 reviews)
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
Dragonstone Sweet Suite
Dragonstone Sweet Suite
1 out of 5
619 Malden Ave E, Seattle, WA
The price is $125 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$125
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hostel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Pike Place Market and Space Needle are ...
7.8/10 Good! (15 reviews)
Dragonstone Sweet Suite
The Golden Lion Sweet Suite
The Golden Lion Sweet Suite
1 out of 5
619 Malden Ave E, Seattle, WA
The price is $125 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$125
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hostel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Pike Place Market and Space Needle are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
The Golden Lion Sweet Suite
Stag Sweet Suite
Stag Sweet Suite
1 out of 5
619 Malden Ave E, Seattle, WA
The price is $130 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$130
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hostel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Pike Place Market and Space Needle are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Stag Sweet Suite
The Sweet Suite in the North
The Sweet Suite in the North
1 out of 5
619 Malden Ave E, Seattle, WA
The price is $118 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$118
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hostel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Pike Place Market and Space Needle are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (7 reviews)
The Sweet Suite in the North
The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
1 out of 5
619 Malden Ave E, Seattle, WA
The price is $106 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$106
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hostel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Pike Place Market and Space Needle are ...
7.2/10 Good! (10 reviews)
The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Trending Hotels in Des Moines

The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
724 Pine St, Seattle, WA
The price is $153 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$153
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,840 reviews)
"We had a great time. It was very convenient as we were seeing a show at the paramount. Everyone was very friendly, the room was clean, and it’s really close to a fabulous donut shop!"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

The Paramount Hotel
The Belltown Inn

The Belltown Inn

2.5 out of 5
2301 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is $130 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$130
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,515 reviews)
"Well run, clean property Neighborhood has a large homeless population but some of the best restaurants in the city"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

The Belltown Inn
Warwick Seattle

Warwick Seattle

3.5 out of 5
401 Lenora St, Seattle, WA
The price is $153 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$153
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (510 reviews)
"Comfortable room with a great view. Walking distance to several restaurants"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Warwick Seattle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other Cheap Accommodation in Des Moines

Hostels in Des Moines

If you’ve got your motor runnin’, ready to head out on the highway, looking for adventure … you might be thinking that cheap hostels in Des Moines may come your way for your last-minute getaway. But if bunk-bedding it isn’t on your list of must-haves for your upcoming trip, there’s another accommodation option that can get you way more with even wilder savings.

A host of accommodations

An affordable Des Moines hostel may be a great way to hang with fellow travelers and to hold onto some change for the road, but why not get a smidgen of privacy (and your own bathroom) and book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel instead? Even if you’re looking to grab a place at the last minute, you can get semi-truck-sized savings. In fact, you can enjoy modest savings versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star hotel room at a 2-star price is no biggie.

Pack away the idea that you can only afford hostels in Des Moines on your last-minute getaway, and book that unlisted Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. It’ll be an easy rider on your vacay budget.

Deals so good, you won’t even miss the “s”

You get so much more when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel, even over the best hostels in Des Moines. Beyond privacy, you can filter hotel deals by what matters most to you for your stay:

  • Price: Score a high-end hotel for Des Moines hostel prices when you filter by price and explore your perfect Hotwire Hot Rate deal.

  • Amenities: Whether you’re looking for great Wi-Fi to post your adventures on the ‘gram or want to cool your heels in a pristine pool, you can verify that all of your gotta-haves are met.

  • Reviews: Make sure you’re the royalty of the road and check the Hotwire Hot Rate hotel reviews to find private primo places for less.

There’s no need to take the road less traveled and stay in cheap hostels in Des Moines when picking your last-minute getaway stays. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal lets you adventure on a dime, while getting everything you want. And you probably won’t miss that shared bathroom.

Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Hostels

What are the best hostels in Des Moines?

Whether you’re looking for an affordable Des Moines hostel to save cash or to get social on your getaway, there’s a better option in town. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal can save you big money while allowing you to have some space and privacy you can’t get at a hostel. You’ll still get a dose of adventure and fun on your trip to Des Moines, you just don’t have to skimp out on your accommodations. Or worry about a stranger using your shampoo. 


How much does it cost to stay at a hostel in Des Moines?

If you’ve got money on your mind, you may be thinking of searching for cheap hostels in Des Moines, just to keep your budget for other trip necessities like burgers. Or brews. Whatever’s on the menu. But no need to stress about cash when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead, even if it’s last minute. You’ll keep your wallet (and belly) full, and get a wildly good hotel room, too. 


What are the best cheap hostels in Des Moines?

Even the best hostels in Des Moines can’t hold a candle to the privacy of staying in a hotel, and what you’ll spend on cheap hostels isn’t far off from the dough you’ll save when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Not to mention, you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Like 4-star hotels at a 2-star price kind of bang. And with deals that good on Des Moines hotels, you’ll still have money for all of your trip fun, without the lullaby of other people’s snores as you rest up for your next adventure. 


Why should I stay in a hostel?

Travelers usually stay in hostels for a couple of reasons: saving money and hanging out. But here’s some great news—you don’t have to stay in a cheap Des Moines hostel to reap those benefits. Instead, you can save some stacks and sleep in your own room when you book a spot with Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deals. You’ll get a lot more than you bargained for, plus you get a room with your own space, shower, and TV. And as far as those hangs, you’ll still have plenty of time and money to get adventurous and as social as you want on your last-minute getaway. 


What is a hostel?

Hostels are affordable shared lodgings that typically include a bed in a communal room and dorm-style bathrooms. Some even have curfews. But hostels in Des Moines aren’t your only option when it comes to extra-budget-friendly travel. When you’re looking to take a last-minute getaway to Des Moines, book your stay with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal and you’ll save a ton. You won’t know the name of your hotel until after you’ve booked, but you will know the neighborhood, the reviews, and the amenities you can count on. Then, sit back, relax, and count all the cash you’ve saved.