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.
Altoona, IA
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My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
2315 Adventureland Drive Altoona IA
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$110 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Altoona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (948 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
1785 11th Street NW Altoona IA
$85 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$95 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,519 reviews)
Everything was extremely clean, beautiful and well cared for. The staff was beyond friendly and helpful. However the beds, were HORRIBLE. Im not talking just a little firm uncomfortable. I mean I would have had more.cushin sleeping on a carpeted floor. If it wasnt for the beds, I would have given ...
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
2023 Adventureland Drive Altoona IA
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$88 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (476 reviews)
Clean quiet
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
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.
Modern Comfort. Perfect location, close to I-80 and sparkling clean!
Des Moines IA
Stay at this vacation home in Altoona. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Adventureland and Copper Creek Golf ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Nice place to stay. Beds are comfortable and there is great water pressure in the showers.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
The property had the basics of what we needed and worked well for our family. Staff had great communication. Laundry was good.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
The place was great for our family Christmas. Plenty of beds and all were comfortable. The teens loved the game area and having their bedroom there was perfect. We cooked all meals there and had plenty of kitchen supplies to use. Very well stocked for anything we needed. We even utilized the pool ...
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
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
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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.
Des Moines Art Center
Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.
Reviews of Altoona
4.2
Top Destination
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.
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