Title: Madrid Travel Guide: Best of Madrid, Iowa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Madrid](https://expedia.co.uk/Madrid-Hotels.d3000437115.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Madrid](https://expedia.co.uk/Madrid-Holiday-Rentals.d3000437115.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Madrid Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Madrid.d3000437115.Car-Hire-Guide)[Madrid Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Madrid.d3000437115.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Madrid Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Pedestrian rock bridge over Peas Creek in Ledges State Park, Iowa, during fall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000437115/64b60770-c67a-4a75-9ada-e459376f1f66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pedestrian rock bridge over Peas Creek in Ledges State Park, Iowa, during fall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000437115/64b60770-c67a-4a75-9ada-e459376f1f66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bike trail Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000437115/0e57eb7d-f32a-48ac-8cbd-48dbd45df9ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jester State Park in Madrid, Des Moines Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000437115/2f7be02d-6282-4a85-afa1-bafe04c96249.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![High Trestle Trail Bridge overlooking the Des Moines River #lovemytown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000437115/036bb8b3-c8d2-4165-9c98-f360e8f028ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Madrid Things to do - Top hotels in Madrid - Top Holiday Rentals in Madrid ![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/9e4e0ef2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA £111 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,083 reviews) The room was very clean Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=9375&PinnedHotelID=9375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000437115) ![Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/b8de3671_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines 5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA £57 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 5.6/10 (708 reviews) Room a little dirty Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=1547&PinnedHotelID=1547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000437115) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48251500/48251406/b9f3330e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University 2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA £74 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews) Clean, spacious, great amenities, and the sheets were super soft. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=48251406&PinnedHotelID=48251406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000437115) [See all 914 properties in Madrid](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000437115) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53960000/53952800/53952761/ed7a6bcf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kasa Downtown Des Moines 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! (113 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Hotels-Kasa-Des-Moines-Downtown-Apartments.h53952761.Hotel-Information) ![SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91731000/91730930/cfbdd00a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!! Des Moines IA Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews) The house was extremely well-stocked and had tons of space for our group. Everyone enjoyed the activities in the basement! Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Hotels-SO-MUCH-FUN-ARCADE.h91730930.Hotel-Information) ![LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34149700/34149649/647e4df9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! Waukee IA Stay at this golf holiday home in Waukee. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Hawthorne Center ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) We had lots of fun. Several things broken and not real clean. But still had lots of fun. 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Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Arboretum-Iowa.d553248621532649005.Attraction) #### Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery during your travels to Madrid. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Snus-Hill-Vineyard-And-Winery-Madrid.d553248621532649004.Attraction) #### High Trestle Trail Bridge Learn about the local history of Madrid when you spend time at High Trestle Trail Bridge. 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