Altoona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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 AU$169 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$169
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,554 reviews)
"The staff was very nice and we were able to get a roll away bed at no extra cost which was nice. The breakfast was a hot breakfast with biscuit and gravy, sausages, eggs, and of course a waffle maker."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

2 out of 5
2101 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
The price is AU$136 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$136
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Convenient to several activities i attended."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
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 AU$113 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$113
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (385 reviews)
"Great hotel & Great location and cheap !"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
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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.
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 Wells Fargo Arena ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)
"I love Iowa, Desmones."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Vibrant Downtown Condo with Skywalk Access #5

Vibrant Downtown Condo with Skywalk Access #5

Des Moines
Stay at this apartment in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa State Fairgrounds are ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
Minimalist unit
"Coffee maker doesn’t work tried multiple outletsCrumbs in the refrigerator Paint stained towel No bowls in kitchenWiFi not so great Bed ok Very thin pillows"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Vibrant Downtown Condo with Skywalk Access #5
AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!

AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!

West Des Moines
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Family vacation
"Absolutely wonderful property! We are looking into booking again for next year, there was something for everyone to do! Thank you for sharing this little piece of paradise!"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!
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Popular places to visit

Adventureland

Adventureland

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

Adventureland
Principal Park

Principal Park

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

Principal Park
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

5/5(1 review)

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 exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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 featuring 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 showing a sunset, a skyscraper and a city

Des Moines