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The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast in Galena with free breakfast

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Single Room (Viola)

Highlights

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

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

Single Room (Bess)

Highlights

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

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

Single Room, Garden View (Lene)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie) | Room amenity

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)

Highlights

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

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

Single Room (Amanda)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
605 S Prospect St, Galena, IL, 61036

What's nearby

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

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

Upscale bed & breakfast in a shopping district
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and a library at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, outdoor furniture, and 1 meeting room
  • Tour/ticket assistance and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast feature perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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

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)

Property is 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

Is The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast?

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 Belvedere Mansion, West Street Sculpture Park, and Linmar Gardens. Washburne House Historic Site and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Perfect location and great service!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Cute little Bed and Breakfast close to all the shopping. Breakfast was astounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Great experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Owner was excellent and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Carol & Katie were excellent hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

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

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Downtown Galena is a 2block walk. The rooms were beautiful and very quiet. Breakfast was fantastic also
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10

First time staying at a BB. Had a pleasant time. Inn keepers were kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Beautiful rooms and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Beautiful Historic B&B within walking distance to downtown. Awesome breakfast that caters to guest's health needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Enjoyed the breakfast and the pool table. Very convenient walk to Main Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10

It was lovely. Just what I imagined a Victorian home to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020