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A spacious indoor area with a pool, multiple dining tables and chairs, and a large tree.

A hotel atrium with a glass ceiling, two pools, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

2.8 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Christina

NT$3,200

NT$3,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A breakfast buffet area with clear glass containers of food, a sign promoting waffles, and a wall with kitchen utensils illustrations.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a sign indicating a 1900 clearance height.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a tiled floor, and windows with a view.

A snack display with various chips and candies, a beverage refrigerator, and a sign reading 'BEVERAGE-AIR'.

2. Hampton Inn Dubuque

2.6 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Nancy

NT$3,604

NT$4,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a stone accent wall, a kitchen area, and a television.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a black countertop. There is a large window with a blue-tinted glass feature, and a mirror above the desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, two small tables, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and white lounge chairs, and a sunbed.

3. Dubuque Inn & Suites

2.8 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Renee

NT$2,618

NT$2,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a buffet setup, including a fruit bowl, salad bar, and various appliances.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a clock, and a sofa with cushions.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

3 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Michael

NT$2,513

NT$2,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and ceiling, blue chairs, and a water slide.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a clock, and a potted plant.

A spacious kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, and a stone backsplash.

5. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

2.5 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Jose

NT$2,248

NT$2,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, wooden beams, and a building with multiple windows in the background.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a blue sofa, a small table, and a TV.

6. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

3 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Richard

NT$2,259

NT$2,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A breakfast area with a counter, chairs, and a coffee station.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and landscaped gardens.

A reception area with a green counter, a reception desk, a clock, and a plant.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

7. Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

2.4 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Levi

NT$2,011

NT$2,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A room with a round table surrounded by wicker chairs, large arched windows, and a brick floor.

A sunset view with chairs facing a lake, surrounded by trees.

A room with large windows, a bed, a wooden table, and wicker furniture.

A window seat with a view of a lake and trees, a small table with a plant, and two patterned chairs.

8. Four Mounds Inn

10.1 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Sanghoon

NT$3,899

NT$4,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a balcony overlooking the lobby.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a reception area in the background.

A spacious lobby with patterned carpet, ornate ceiling, and classic furniture.

A person at a counter with a telephone, a cash register, and a computer.

9. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque, 6.1 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Michael

NT$2,931

NT$3,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A modern interior with a fireplace, seating area, and wooden accents.

A modern bar area with bar stools, a counter, and a refrigerated display.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a coffee machine.

10. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8.8 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Patrick

NT$3,840

NT$4,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'TownePlace by Marriott' sign, outdoor seating area, and a covered entrance.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a microwave, and a red appliance. There is a gray sofa with a blue pillow and a red pillow.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a covered outdoor seating area, and a sign reading "Towneplay by Marriott."

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

11. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Historic Millwork District, 6.7 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

thomas

NT$4,714

NT$5,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a brick wall with a poster.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two ottomans, and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel lobby with directional signs to the hotel and casino, a reception desk, and a sports bar.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and chairs.

12. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

8.8 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Peggy

NT$3,335

NT$3,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with autumn foliage.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, a staircase leading to another room, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A traditional room with a large ornate ceiling, a large tapestry, and classic furniture.

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch and a turret.

13. The Hancock House

6 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Lindsay

NT$4,732

NT$5,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire pit, overlooking a street with buildings and a large glass structure.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A restaurant entrance with a sign reading "RIVER ROCK KITCHEN & TAP."

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

14. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque, 6.2 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Robert

NT$3,313

NT$3,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A large, historic brick building with multiple towers and a prominent entrance.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a mirror, and a buffet setup.

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a patterned carpet.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

15. Redstone Inn And Suites

Downtown Dubuque, 6 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Daniel

NT$3,944

NT$4,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

A multi-story building with a sign indicating it is a Tesla Medbed Center.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a view of the sea through the window.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

16. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

8.2 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Braxton

NT$3,663

NT$4,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

An indoor water park with multiple slides and pools.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, comfortable seating, and a variety of plants.

A sign for Tony Roma's restaurant at Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, with a view of the Grand Harbor building in the background.

An indoor water park with various water features and play structures.

17. Grand Harbor Resort

6.7 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Sarah

NT$3,462

NT$3,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a TV, a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a sink.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by chairs and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a clock on the wall.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

4.9 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Bruce

NT$3,313

NT$3,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a neon sign for Budweiser.

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a brick facade.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and umbrellas branded with Samuel Adams.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

4.8 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Michelle

NT$1,704

NT$1,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a large fan on the ceiling.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a green bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a blue accent wall.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a breakfast bar.

20. American Inn and Suites

10.4 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

J Nick

NT$1,656

NT$1,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Storybook Park & Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center	8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Dubuque	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Dubuque Inn & Suites	7.8 Good 1,013 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA	7.6 Good 1,004 reviews	View
Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20	7.2 Good 744 reviews	View

Top Storybook Park & Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julien Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our one night stay. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, and the shower was nice. Check in was quick and simple & the front desk was helpful and welcoming. Such a cool place to stay; enjoyed the historic feel to the place. We will definitely stay here again when in the area."

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is clean, calm and nice as it should be."

Grand Harbor Resort

8/10 Good

"Great location. Bathroom sink had a leak - reported this to the front desk. Lowonda - was excellent in keeping the breakfast area tidy. She is such a hard worker and kept this pace each day we were there. Disappointed there was no bread options for toast. Photo of the breakfast in the elevators were a bit deceiving. Waterpark was great and enjoyed the hot tub."

Hampton Inn Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was mediocre at best- just not a large variety. The carpets seemed dirty. But still a good stay for our family."

Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and staff were pleasant!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"This is an older hotel that has had modern upgrades done which are very nice. Comfortable bed and clean"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel to stay. Would stay again there with no issue of concern."

The Hancock House

10/10 Excellent

"great stay, fantastic views. was only taken back a bit if you book through a third party like expedia you have to pay an additional $20 for breakfast. $35 for a couple. wasn't expecting that, but overall great stay!"

Other attractions near Storybook Park & Zoo

FDR Park

After visiting FDR Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dubuque. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Riley Park

After visiting Riley Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dubuque. Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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English Ridge Park

English Ridge Park is just one of the places to see in Dubuque, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Kennedy Mall

7.6/10 (149 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Kennedy Mall during your visit to Dubuque. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Welu Park

Welu Park is just one of the places to see in Dubuque, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Usha Park

After visiting Usha Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dubuque. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Bergfeld Recreation Area

After visiting Bergfeld Recreation Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dubuque. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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University of Dubuque

8.8/10 (153 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Dubuque, during your trip to Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Storybook Park & Zoo?

Storybook Park & Zoo is located in Dubuque. This historic area is known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. You'll find 144 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Storybook Park & Zoo?

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Storybook Park & Zoo. Other good choices within a few miles include Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center and Hotel Julien Dubuque.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Storybook Park & Zoo?

Expedia has 144 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Storybook Park & Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Storybook Park & Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Storybook Park & Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Storybook Park & Zoo?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Storybook Park & Zoo, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Storybook Park & Zoo?

Study the collections at National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Riverboat Museum, or Dubuque Museum of Art. While you're exploring, swing by Five Flags Center, Julien Dubuque Bridge, and Carnegie-Stout Public Library to learn a bit about the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Swiss Valley Park and Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

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Our top choices for Storybook Park & Zoo hotels

1. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

2. Hampton Inn Dubuque

3. Dubuque Inn & Suites

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

5. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

6. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

7. Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

8. Four Mounds Inn

9. Hotel Julien Dubuque

10. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

12. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

13. The Hancock House

14. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

15. Redstone Inn And Suites

16. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

17. Grand Harbor Resort

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

20. American Inn and Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Storybook Park & Zoo

Top Storybook Park & Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Grand Harbor Resort

Hampton Inn Dubuque

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

The Hancock House

Other attractions near Storybook Park & Zoo

FDR Park

Riley Park

English Ridge Park

Kennedy Mall

Welu Park

Usha Park

Bergfeld Recreation Area

University of Dubuque

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