Ames Travel Guide

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Iowa State University featuring heritage architecture and a park as well as a small group of people
Iowa State University featuring modern architecture and a park
Iowa State University featuring a garden
Iowa State University which includes a lake or waterhole and heritage architecture
Reiman Gardens showing a house and a park
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3 out of 5
2100 Green Hills Drive Ames IA
The price is 2.104.227 ₫ per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
2.104.227 ₫
2.356.734 ₫ total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,206 reviews)
Yes very

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

2.5 out of 5
603 South 16th Street Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.155.651 ₫ per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
2.155.651 ₫
2.414.329 ₫ total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
Good staff. Room clean

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

2.5 out of 5
1810 SE 16TH STREET Ames IA
The price is 2.547.802 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
2.547.802 ₫
2.853.539 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (547 reviews)
For an extended, stay hotel. The hotel itself was very clean. The breakfast was great and staff were very kind!

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center and Ruan ...
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 5 Jan 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Iowa City 4br Backyard Walk To Stadium 4 Bedroom Home

Iowa City 4br Backyard Walk To Stadium 4 Bedroom Home

3 out of 5
330 Koser Avenue Iowa City IA
Stay at this holiday home in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium are located ...
Iowa City 4br Backyard Walk To Stadium 4 Bedroom Home
Cozy Cedar Rapids Pad - 2 Blocks to Mercy Care!

Cozy Cedar Rapids Pad - 2 Blocks to Mercy Care!

3 out of 5
Cedar Rapids IA
Stay at this cottage in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free parking, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and African American Museum ...
Cozy Cedar Rapids Pad - 2 Blocks to Mercy Care!
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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

Iowa State University featuring modern architecture

Iowa State University

Explore the campus of Iowa State University during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

Iowa State University
Reiman Gardens which includes a park and wild flowers

Reiman Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Reiman Gardens, a lovely green space in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

Reiman Gardens
Main Street Cultural District featuring a park and outdoor art

Main Street Cultural District

During your trip to Ames, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Main Street Cultural District. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Main Street Cultural District
Farm House Museum showing a house

Farm House Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Farm House Museum in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

Farm House Museum
Brunnier Art Museum showing a park

Brunnier Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Brunnier Art Museum during your travels in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

Brunnier Art Museum
Ada Hayden Heritage Park

Ada Hayden Heritage Park

Find out about the history of Ames when you spend time at Ada Hayden Heritage Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ada Hayden Heritage Park

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