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Step back in time on Main Street's charming red-brick sidewalks, lined with boutiques and galleries housed in 19th-century buildings. Explore the Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site, then kayak down the Galena River for a different perspective on this picturesque town.
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Top reviews in Galena
Aldrich Guest House
Aldrich Guest HouseGalena
10/10 Excellent
This was our first time staying at Aldrich Guest House, but we will definitely be back. Our hosts were very friendly and the breakfast was delicious! A short walk to the shops, the location was perfect. We really enjoyed our last minute getaway stay.
This was our first time staying at Aldrich Guest House, but we will definitely be back. Our hosts were very friendly and the breakfast was delicious! A short walk to the shops, the location was perfect. We really enjoyed our last minute getaway stay.
Sarah
Hotel Galena
Hotel GalenaGalena
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful old building, redone in contemporary style. Very comfortable and clean. Outdoor area has a private New Orleans courtyard vibe. Great location-we parked the car and walked to everything we wanted to do.
Beautiful old building, redone in contemporary style. Very comfortable and clean. Outdoor area has a private New Orleans courtyard vibe. Great location-we parked the car and walked to everything we wanted to do.
Jeffrey
Lefevre Inn and Resort
Lefevre Inn and ResortGalena
10/10 Excellent
My husband and I celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary at Lefevre Inn and we couldn't have chosen a better place. The resort is small (only 11 rooms and a few cabins), so it is quiet and low-key. The location is wonderfully removed from downtown Galena, but still close enough to everything to make day trips easy and relaxed. Our room was perfectly located, on the second floor facing the woods and overlooking the pool. This room was truly the most peaceful place I have ever stayed!
The...
My husband and I celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary at Lefevre Inn and we couldn't have chosen a better place. The resort is small (only 11 rooms and a few cabins), so it is quiet and low-key. The location is wonderfully removed from downtown Galena, but still close enough to everything to make day trips easy and relaxed. Our room was perfectly located, on the second floor facing the woods and overlooking the pool. This room was truly the most peaceful place I have ever stayed!
The...
Kathleen
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast
The Steamboat House Bed & BreakfastGalena
10/10 Excellent
This was our first time staying in a bed and breakfast. The home was beautiful and decorated for Halloween 🎃 The room was clean. We had a private bathroom. The food was wonderful and Carol was a wonderful hostess. We will definitely recommend to others and plan to stay again in the future.
This was our first time staying in a bed and breakfast. The home was beautiful and decorated for Halloween 🎃 The room was clean. We had a private bathroom. The food was wonderful and Carol was a wonderful hostess. We will definitely recommend to others and plan to stay again in the future.
Fred and Fran
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Irish Cottage Inn & SuitesGalena
10/10 Excellent
Great place to stay if you are visiting the Galena area. Just east of town. The amenities and the on-site restaurant are great!
Great place to stay if you are visiting the Galena area. Just east of town. The amenities and the on-site restaurant are great!
Steven
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day SpaGalena
10/10 Excellent
The stay was good. We were celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary and wanted to be alone, away from the kids. There was only one small problem: we were in a room directly across from a couple with about five children; they would not stay in the rooms and spent a lot of time screaming and running up and down the hallways. No one seemed to care, and that was both nights between 11-11::30pm. We are elderly; afraid to go out of the room for fear of being knocked over by one of the children. I know...
The stay was good. We were celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary and wanted to be alone, away from the kids. There was only one small problem: we were in a room directly across from a couple with about five children; they would not stay in the rooms and spent a lot of time screaming and running up and down the hallways. No one seemed to care, and that was both nights between 11-11::30pm. We are elderly; afraid to go out of the room for fear of being knocked over by one of the children. I know...
Patricia
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
Stoney Creek Inn GalenaGalena
10/10 Excellent
Lovely person at front desk carried luggage up for us since no elevator.
Lovely person at front desk carried luggage up for us since no elevator.
judy
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, ILGalena
10/10 Excellent
The property was comfortable and staff was very kind!
The property was comfortable and staff was very kind!
Dominique
Goldmoor Inn
Goldmoor InnGalena
10/10 Excellent
The place looks like a fantasy, a castle in Illinois, each room different, unusual, charming. Most charming: the owners, who very sincerely want their guests to love the place. Our room was huge, with a gigantic spa bath and a fireplace; our dog was welcome (for a fee); the breakfasts were stunningly good (included in the room price); the grounds are lovely; the area is fun, pretty and interesting.
The place looks like a fantasy, a castle in Illinois, each room different, unusual, charming. Most charming: the owners, who very sincerely want their guests to love the place. Our room was huge, with a gigantic spa bath and a fireplace; our dog was welcome (for a fee); the breakfasts were stunningly good (included in the room price); the grounds are lovely; the area is fun, pretty and interesting.
Caroline
Chestnut Mountain Resort
Chestnut Mountain ResortGalena
10/10 Excellent
Quaint and out-of-the-way, very unexpected from what I thought it was going to be like, but in a great way. It felt very secluded (maybe because we drove in at night during a Severe Thunderstorm) and private, which led to the fun and adventure of family vacation! Although the rooms and bathrooms are dated - updated as well as they can be within the footprint of the layout - everything was super clean! My husband even noted how clean the grout was in the bathroom, which is something rarely seen...
Quaint and out-of-the-way, very unexpected from what I thought it was going to be like, but in a great way. It felt very secluded (maybe because we drove in at night during a Severe Thunderstorm) and private, which led to the fun and adventure of family vacation! Although the rooms and bathrooms are dated - updated as well as they can be within the footprint of the layout - everything was super clean! My husband even noted how clean the grout was in the bathroom, which is something rarely seen...
Cheryl
Best Western Galena Inn & Suites
Best Western Galena Inn & SuitesGalena
10/10 Excellent
It was fine nothing to complain about we would stay again
It was fine nothing to complain about we would stay again
Anonymous traveler
Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
Eagle Ridge Resort and SpaThe Galena Territory
10/10 Excellent
The rust and need of paint on way to 304. Including the stairs
The rust and need of paint on way to 304. Including the stairs
RayGalbreth
Mont Rest Inn
Mont Rest InnBellevue
10/10 Excellent
I liked the friendliness of the owners and staff. The breakfast was incredible.
I liked the friendliness of the owners and staff. The breakfast was incredible.
John
Four Mounds Inn
Four Mounds InnDubuque
10/10 Excellent
This has to be the most incredible place on earth! Loved visiting with Candence while there and the 4 HUGE turkeys, beautiful buck, so many birds! Cozy & Roomy! Cant think of o e negative thing PERIOD! TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY! THANK YOU for everything you have done to preserve such an incredible place! My wife and I really loved it here! MAGICAL!!!!
This has to be the most incredible place on earth! Loved visiting with Candence while there and the 4 HUGE turkeys, beautiful buck, so many birds! Cozy & Roomy! Cant think of o e negative thing PERIOD! TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY! THANK YOU for everything you have done to preserve such an incredible place! My wife and I really loved it here! MAGICAL!!!!
Kenneth
Holiday Inn Express and Suites-Platteville by IHG
Holiday Inn Express and Suites-Platteville by IHGPlatteville
10/10 Excellent
Great Staff and Location
Room and the entire property was in awesome condition
Can’t wait to get back!
Great Staff and Location
Room and the entire property was in awesome condition
Can’t wait to get back!
Anonymous traveler
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Hotel Julien DubuqueDowntown Dubuque
10/10 Excellent
We have been coming to the Hotel Julian for years. Great historic hotel with lots of charm.
We have been coming to the Hotel Julian for years. Great historic hotel with lots of charm.
Fred
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque DowntownHistoric Millwork District
10/10 Excellent
We needed to change hotels quick, as kids were along and they wanted a pool to swim in. A few surrounding hotels pool's were closed, and this one wasn't. Sure glad we got to stay here!! Super clean, kitchenettes in each room, ours had a full size fridge, 2-burner cook top, full size microhood, and lots of space! Hot breakfast was very good too. Great location by local brew houses and walking to many places. Easy access to hwy. Only issue were the trains at night that we didn't know about yet...
We needed to change hotels quick, as kids were along and they wanted a pool to swim in. A few surrounding hotels pool's were closed, and this one wasn't. Sure glad we got to stay here!! Super clean, kitchenettes in each room, ours had a full size fridge, 2-burner cook top, full size microhood, and lots of space! Hot breakfast was very good too. Great location by local brew houses and walking to many places. Easy access to hwy. Only issue were the trains at night that we didn't know about yet...
Megan
Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque DowntownDubuque
10/10 Excellent
Have been there before and just discovered this time that there is a park & trail on water behind hotel. Plus it is close to do a day trip over to Galena!
Have been there before and just discovered this time that there is a park & trail on water behind hotel. Plus it is close to do a day trip over to Galena!
Anonymous traveler
Frequently Asked Questions
What's it like to stay at an apartment in Galena?
You can search through 57 apartments in Galena for your vacation. Why not visit the area's array of shops and take time to enjoy its scenic riverfront while you're here?
How do you know if an apartment is a good option for you?
An apartment comes equipped with a kitchen, so you can cook some of your meals, and is often more spacious than a traditional hotel room. Apartments are a good option for couples who want a more local feel, but also for families who want the conveniences of home.
How many apartments will I be able to find in Galena?
Expedia has 57 apartments to book in Galena.
What can I expect from the weather when I travel to Galena?
Weather is only one factor, but it can really affect your travel plans, especially if you're planning an extended stay in Galena. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 26°F. The snowiest months in Galena are January, December, March, and November, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of snowfall.
What should I see and do in Galena?
Galena is well regarded for its riverfront and shops. Enjoy the outdoors at Grant Park and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve, or simply take in cultural attractions like Old Market House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum. While here, Dowling House and Grant Home are other places worth a visit.
What's the best way to get to and around Galena?
Knowing a bit about the transportation options can make your trip smoother when you get to your destination. Fly into Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional), which is located 14 mi (22.6 km) away from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.