Altoona, IA

Travel Guide

Photo by Bryce Gordon
Photo by Erik Rowley
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 AED 390 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 390
AED 437 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,570 reviews)
"I had trouble sleeping due to highway noise but everything else was great."

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
3 out of 5
2315 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA
The price is AED 294 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 294
AED 330 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Altoona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (799 reviews)
"Clean Friendly staff Close to hwy Reasonable"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
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 AED 266 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
AED 266
AED 298 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (778 reviews)
"Affordable stay and good continental breakfast."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
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.
Quaint 4bd Home - 3 min to Adventureland & Casino!
Quaint 4bd Home - 3 min to Adventureland & Casino!
Altoona
Stay at this vacation home in Altoona. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay!
"Affordable and spacious stay for our family of 4 and my 1 year old grandson. Updated interior, beds were all comfortable, clean, close to walking trail for my daily morning walk, friendly neighbors. Having two bathrooms is always a plus! Outdoor space was nice, just could have used some mowing prior ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Quaint 4bd Home - 3 min to Adventureland & Casino!
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! (86 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
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 Wells Fargo Arena ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Perfect!
"This is the cutest little house! It had everything we could possibly need. Backyard area is amazing and kept the kids entertained. House was clean and functional. Beds are comfortable! Awesome location!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8
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

Reviews of Altoona

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
105
5 - Excellent 34%
4 - Good
154
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
44
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

No opinion. It was just on I-80 on my way back to Michigan. The only reason we stopped was to sleep overnight.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Bass Pro Shop, Fishbowl Bowling, by Des Moines with more attractions

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

LOTS TO DO

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Easy to get around. Alot of things to do.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

A nice place, good mall and Bas Pro more dining selections would be nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The Big Steer Restaurant is a must eat while your in the area.