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The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Adults-only B&B in shopping district in Galena

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Front of property
Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Billiards
Single Room (Bess) | Balcony
Library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Meeting room
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • DVD player
  • Fireplace
  • Cable TV service
The price is $266
includes taxes & fees
$240 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

View all photos for Single Room (Viola)

Single Room (Viola) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Viola)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room (Bess)

Single Room (Bess) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Bess)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 182 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Garden View (Lene)

Single Room, Garden View (Lene) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Garden View (Lene)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 279 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room (Amanda)

Single Room (Amanda) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Amanda)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
605 S Prospect St, Galena, IL, 61036

What's nearby

  • Belvedere Mansion - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grant Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Market House - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Home - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dowling House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast is a great choice for a stay in Galena. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 9 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • The host will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 9 AM–10 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1855
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Closed captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Galena
Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast
Steamboat House Galena
Steamboat House
The Steamboat House Bed Breakfast
The Steamboat House & Galena
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Galena
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Galena

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast and nearby?
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast has a garden.
What's the area around The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast like?
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast is a short 6-minute walk from Belvedere Mansion and 12 minutes' walk from Grant Home.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Robert, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautifully restored Victorian house, within walking distance to main shopping street. Victorian decor not really my taste but I appreciate the details.
Joseph, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nick, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Downtown Galena is a 2block walk. The rooms were beautiful and very quiet. Breakfast was fantastic also
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience all around.
Edward, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It's very quaint and comfortable and I liked the family-style breakfast in the morning as all of the guests were able to talk to each other. The host was also nice as well and I enjoyed the various activities (such as the morning coffee and evening wine cheese tea) and things to do.
Erich, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carol & Katie were excellent hosts
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

our stay was amazing. clean old home emaculent furnishing. I think we were the last to make our reservations, because the B&B was full for the 3 days that we stayed. I did not see any other rooms available when I booked. we had a smaller room with a queen size bed, but very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent was able to meet new people and was very entertaining. all of them were repeat guests and some even knew each other from previous visits. This was our first time going to Galena I am going to make sure it is not my last. over all one of the best mini vacations we have ever had. By the way Galina was #1 also did not have a bad meal in 3 days that we stayed, full of things to do and see.
Sidney, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay very much there. We love the old house and all the stuff that goes with it. The staff was wonderful. The food was great. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Frank, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cute little Bed and Breakfast close to all the shopping. Breakfast was astounding.
Joerg, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

MOLD ISSUES!
CAUTION! Don't stay here if you are sensitive to mold!!! Or have allergies or asthma. On our recent stay we encountered horrible air quality conditions. We had a two night stay planned and left a night early, opting to stay at another local hotel. When we brought this manager's attention they did nothing to make improvements (switching rooms/ airing out the room), or a refund. We attempted to communicate all of this with the owner and have yet to receive a response(and it's been a few weeks) On a positive note, the cookies they put out were fantastic!
Jenny, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

First Time Bed And Breakfast Patrons
This was the first time my wife and I stayed at a Bed and Breakfast. We were very impressed with everything from the check-in to check-out. The Steamboat House is very impressive and historic. Our room was very nice and the breakfasts we were served were excellent. The Steamboat House is only a 5 minute walk to downtown, so we did not move our car during our 2 night stay. We will definitely be going back to the Steamboat House during our next stay in Galena. Carol's hospitality made this a very pleasant trip.
Steven, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Owner was excellent and very accommodating
John, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carolyn, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about our stay met our expectations. Great host, beautiful gardens, interior wonderfully decorated, with main level having both a piano and billiard room. Breakfast was scrumptious.
William, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

First time staying at a BB. Had a pleasant time. Inn keepers were kind and helpful.
Twyla, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Deborah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Labor Day Getaway
There are quite a few bed and breakfast places in Galena. It is an old historic home, the inside was decorated nicely, we made use of the pool room which was fun. One suggestion would be to clean up the large front porch a bit, hide the bottle of round up, etc. This is the first impression and the front porch could be such a great focal point. The breakfast each day was very good and it was nice to meet and talk with the other guests. The location was great, just a few blocks from downtown. Overall a nice place.
Kim, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms and excellent breakfast.
JOSEPH, 2-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Historic B&B within walking distance to downtown. Awesome breakfast that caters to guest's health needs.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the breakfast and the pool table. Very convenient walk to Main Street.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was lovely. Just what I imagined a Victorian home to be.
2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We highly recommend The Steamboat House! We stayed at here on our first trip to Galena and we’re so impressed. We hadn’t ever stayed at a Bed & Breakfast so weren’t really sure what to expect but couldn’t have had a better experience. Everything was very clean and Covid friendly! Carol is so kind and welcoming. The home is beautiful and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. The wine at 5 PM was a lovely time to explore the beautiful house. You can see the amount of care Carol puts into everything with the seasonal decorations and the pristine condition of the house. We stayed in Viola and really appreciated the fireplace in our room and morning coffee right outside the door! We will definitely be back!
Samantha, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed everything about the Steamboat House! Carol and the staff were accommodating, without being overbearing. The house itself was absolutely gorgeous, and my husband enjoyed playing in the billiard room. The wine in the early evening was also a nice touch, along with the hand-made delicious breakfast each morning. We appreciated being within walking distance of downtown, while staying removed from the noise of the crowd. Lastly, being child-free, the quiet, peaceful adults only setting was helpful in us making our weekend more relaxing. We would definitely return!
MelissaY., 2-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review