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 NZ$179 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$179
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,559 reviews)
"The property"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 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 NZ$145 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$145
17 Aug - 18 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 in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (829 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Quality Inn & Suites 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 NZ$142 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$142
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Went for my sons birthday, pool could’ve been a little bit cleaner but I still gave 5 stars because it was still an overall good experience"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
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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 Casey's Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
"I liked that the property was close to the sky walk. Areas that need improvement: rugs in both bathrooms, needed nonslip covers in both tubs, more towel rods or hooks in bathroom to hand robes and towels, both rooms need nightstands, and main living area needed a table."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

Waukee
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Waukee. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Maple ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Everything was perfect except the wifi was slow in most areas."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
Beautiful 2BR/2BA in Bldg connected to Skywalk

Beautiful 2BR/2BA in Bldg connected to Skywalk

Des Moines
Stay at this apartment in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Casey's Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds ...
7.8/10 Good! (10 reviews)
Perfect Downtown Location
"Great location within walking distance to many DesMoines hot spots. Host was very responsive and the property was clean and convenient."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Beautiful 2BR/2BA in Bldg connected to Skywalk
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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.

Popular places to visit

Adventureland

Adventureland

Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme 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 theatre scene and lively festivals.

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

Iowa State Capitol Building

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 great live music and lively festivals.

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

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