Where is Drake University?

Des Moines is home to Drake University. Des Moines is well known for its live music and restaurants. If you're looking for things to see and do in the area, you might want to stop in and see Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Where Can I Stay near Drake University?

We've got 159 hotels to choose from within 5 miles of Drake University. You may want to think about one of these choices that are popular with our guests:

Hilton Des Moines Downtown - 1.8 mi (3 km) away

• • 3.5-star hotel • Free in-room WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Restaurant • Central location

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University - 0.2 mi (0.4 km) away

• • 3.5-star hotel • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Central location

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown - 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away

• • 3.5-star hotel • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Walkable location

Des Lux Hotel - 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away

• • 3.5-star hotel • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • 2 restaurants • Comfy beds

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines - 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away

• • 3.5-star hotel • Free area shuttle • Restaurant • 24-hour fitness center • Walkable location

Things to See and Do near Drake University

What to See near Drake University

• • Wells Fargo Arena
• • Iowa Events Center
• • Des Moines Civic Center
• • 801 Grand
• • Hy Vee Hall

Things to Do near Drake University

• • Iowa State Fairgrounds
• • Adventureland
• • Hoyt Sherman Place
• • Blank Park Zoo
• • Jordan Creek Town Center

How to Get to Drake University

Flights to Des Moines

• • Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from central Des Moines