Altoona

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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3 out of 5
1785 11th Street NW, Altoona, IA
The price is CA $137 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $137
CA $153 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Altoona. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,568 reviews)
"The staff was great to work with and our hotel room really nice. The bedding could have been a little nicer for a King Deluxe room. We diffidently would stay here again though."

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

2.5 out of 5
2701 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
The price is CA $93 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $93
CA $104 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Altoona. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (841 reviews)
"Only complaint is that they ran out of sausage for the complimentary breakfast but we got there kind of late so cant really be mad"

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.5 out of 5
3225 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA
The price is CA $92 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $92
CA $103 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Altoona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (410 reviews)
"Staff was great! The room was great as well. A few small areas around the hotel could use some maintenance, but overall great experience."

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
"Did not know what to expect upon arrival but was pleased to find our own little apartment in this very modern building … loved the kitchen and availability of the in unit laundry. Only complaint I could say is no hair dryer (4 girls) and one night there was an alarm prompting evacuation in the middle ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
A lush, green-themed retreat home in Des Moines’ vibrant East Village.

A lush, green-themed retreat home in Des Moines’ vibrant East Village.

Des Moines
Stay at this apartment in Des Moines. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Casey's Center and Iowa State ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Nice Room
"Clean and modern"

Reviewed on May 4, 2025

A lush, green-themed retreat home in Des Moines’ vibrant East Village.
Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Des Moines
Stay at this vacation home in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Iowa State Fairgrounds and Casey's Center are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
"Comfortable beds, close to fair, clean, and nice. Jessica, the host was a super host with immediate feedback and getting what we needed. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8
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Popular places to visit

Adventureland

Adventureland

5/5(1 review)

Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Adventureland
Principal Park

Principal Park

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

Principal Park
Iowa State Capitol Building showing a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

5/5(6 reviews)

A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

Iowa State Capitol Building
Living History Farms

Living History Farms

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Living History Farms
Des Moines Botanical Center featuring a garden and interior views

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

4/5(2 reviews)

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines Art Center showing art and interior views

Des Moines Art Center

Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.

Des Moines Art Center

Cities near Altoona

Des Moines which includes a sunset, a city and a river or creek

Des Moines