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Hotels in Altoona, Iowa

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Altoona, Iowa hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

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USD totals for the stay shown · 2 adults · 1 room. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms. Each price opens that hotel's check-in page; choose the checkout in the column heading. “From” is the lowest saved total among the hotels shown in that tier. — means no saved rate for that stay; it does not mean sold out.

November 2026

Hotel / areaNov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · ThanksgivingNov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
1–2★ from$197$226$199$472$190
1–2★ Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines$304$304$275$605$243
1–2★ Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG$197$226$199$472$190

December 2026

Hotel / areaDec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · MidweekDec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · ChristmasDec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
1–2★ from$177$175$176$182$402$156$285
1–2★ Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines$223$206$239$197$478$186$285
1–2★ Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG$177$175$176$182$402$156$319

January 2027

Hotel / areaJan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · MidweekJan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekendJan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
1–2★ from$190$174$170$170$258$167
1–2★ Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines$190$196$193$193$292$200
1–2★ Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG$196$174$170$170$258$167

Where to stay in Altoona, Iowa: featured hotels

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3 hotels in Altoona, Iowa seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 12% less than Expedia.

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Recent hotel rates in Altoona, Iowa

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 4, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates. Some hotels are near Altoona, Iowa rather than in it; their row says where.

HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingCheck current rates
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines · 3-star, HyattJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$156 a night · non-refundable$190 a night on Expedia$34 a night less (18%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines · 3-star, La Quinta Inns & SuitesJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$99 a night · refundable$114 a night on Expedia$15 a night less (12%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA · 3-starJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$101 a night · non-refundable$109 a night on Expedia$8 a night less (8%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Value Place Pleasant Hill · in Pleasant Hill, not Altoona, IowaNov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$59 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill · 2-star, Choice Hotels · in Pleasant Hill, not Altoona, IowaNov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$61 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona · 2-star, Super 8Nov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$68 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines · 2-star, Quality InnNov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$69 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area · 2-star, Choice Hotels · in Des Moines, not Altoona, IowaNov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$71 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East · 2-star, Motel 6Nov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$74 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines · 2-star, Choice Hotels · in Pleasant Hill, not Altoona, IowaNov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$76 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn · 2-star, Best Western PlusNov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$76 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East · 2-starNov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$76 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

Hotels in Altoona, Iowa

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  • Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

    Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

    ★★★
    Axel
    $156 /night
    Expedia
    $190 /night
    $34/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3

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  • La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

    La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

    ★★★
    Axel
    $99 /night
    Expedia
    $114 /night
    $15/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3

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  • My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

    My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

    ★★★
    Axel
    $101 /night
    Expedia
    $109 /night
    $8/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3

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  • Value Place Pleasant Hill

    In Pleasant Hill

    Axel
    $59 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Nov 4

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  • WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

    WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

    ★★

    In Pleasant Hill

    Axel
    $61 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Nov 4

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  • Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

    Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

    ★★
    Axel
    $68 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Nov 4

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  • Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

    Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

    ★★
    Axel
    $69 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Nov 4

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  • Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

    Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

    ★★

    In Des Moines

    Axel
    $71 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Nov 4

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  • Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

    Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

    ★★
    Axel
    $74 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Nov 4

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