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The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Travelers find a sophisticated retreat in this elegant B&B near the shopping district, where newspapers and books offer peaceful downtime between adventures

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The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast blends modern comfort with elegant charm. Guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning, then relax with a book from the library or sit in the garden's outdoor furniture. The tranquil setting perfectly balances nearby shopping excursions.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Single Room (Bess)

  • Hill view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room (Viola)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room (Amanda)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room, Garden View (Lene)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Galena, The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast is in a shopping district. West Street Sculpture Park and Old Market House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Galena Golf Club. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Galena travel guide
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605 S Prospect St, Galena, IL, 61036

What's nearby

  • Grant Park
    Grant Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion
    Belvedere Mansion
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market House
    Old Market House
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dowling House
    Dowling House
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grant Home
    Grant Home
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Bread & Vine
    10 min walk
  • Fried Green Tomatoes
    13 min walk
  • Galena Roasters
    13 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1855
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast located?

Situated in a shopping district, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of West Street Sculpture Park, Linmar Gardens, and Belvedere Mansion. Washburne House Historic Site and Grant Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave and Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Steamboat is a beautiful old home. Parking is onsite. The host, Carol, is very nice, and her breakfasts and table settings were delightful! The B&B is located on a hill close to Main Street, we walked to dinner one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and service were great. The house and rooms were clean.I would have liked more than one bottle of water per person for a two night stay. The hot tea,coffee and cookies were nice but there weren’t mugs to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerrold

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean place. Cheese and wine in the evening. Coffee tea set up nightly and in the morn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and great service!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful staff with easy check-in/out. Enjoyed the evening wine and cheese along with late night cookies and hot drinks. Coffe available right outside the room at 7:30. Short, 10-15 minute, walk to shopping and restaurants. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deniece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place, staff wonderful! Breakfast meals were fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two nights. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Downtown Galena is a 2block walk. The rooms were beautiful and very quiet. Breakfast was fantastic also
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property restoration was very good. They put in a lot of work to decorate for the holiday. The owner was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was fine and clean, and the bed was comfortable. One small piece of cheese put out for the 5:00 cheese and wine. Coffee is not served until 7:30 and breakfast is not until 9:00. We had to check out at 8:30 for a tee time and asked if there was anything to take with us. Even a piece of toast or a muffin to go would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored Victorian house, within walking distance to main shopping street. Victorian decor not really my taste but I appreciate the details.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
The breakfasts were phenominal with the french toast croissant simply to die for. The rooms were very comfortable and the location was within easy walking distance of the main street with shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the experience was wonderful. Carol was very accommodating and the breakfast she provided was very good. This was our first time at a Bed and Breakfast and we really enjoyed it.
We stayed in the Bess room which had a screened balcony
Screened balcony off our bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home, felt like a step back in time. Kind and thoughtful hosts. The little touches like coffee service, cheese and wine happy hour, fresh cookies in the evening, were much appreciated. The breakfast was amazing! Convenient parking in the rear- we walked everywhere and let the car sit during our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this bed and breakfast! The place was spotless, cozy, and beautifully maintained. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. Breakfast was delicious and thoughtfully prepared each morning. You can really tell they care about their guests’ experience. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was outstanding everyday!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home, the host Carol was fantastic and all the small touches this b&b has to offer were so thoughtful. Highly recommend and will be staying here for future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely and very convenient B&B. Easy walking distance to Main Street with plenty of period furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the steamboat house was SO much fun. The other people staying were lovely and the innkeeper and her daughter were so sweet! They were so accommodating, made amazing breakfast, and the space was just gorgeous. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joerg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little Bed and Breakfast close to all the shopping. Breakfast was astounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostess was friendly; made you feel welcome. Breakfast was delicious. History of the house and furnishings was set to time period and made you feel what it was like in the 1800's
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Amenities
Great experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023