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The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Single Room (Bess) | Balcony
Free daily full breakfast
Billiards
Library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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605 S Prospect St, Galena, IL, 61036
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dowling House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room (Bess)

Single Room (Bess)

  • Hill view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room (Viola)

Single Room (Viola)

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

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Single Room (Amanda)

Single Room (Amanda)

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

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Single Room, Garden View (Lene)

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 Wi-Fi

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)

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 Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

Coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and a library are available at this bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast, you're just a quick walk from West Street Sculpture Park. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a meeting room, and Library
  • Within a 10-minute walk of West Street Sculpture Park and Linmar Gardens
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Galena bed & breakfast.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9 AM to 10 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 lift

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

  • No pets 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • 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

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

Doug

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

David

Excellent experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

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

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was excellent and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally accommodating staff in historic building, but remember that all rooms are on the second floor, reached only by a long and narrow staircase that limits access for mobility challenged senlors.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A+ tremendous experience from A to Z. Carol is so nice and the home is just Wow. Would not change one thing. Built in 1855 and it was meticulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Twyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time staying at a BB. Had a pleasant time. Inn keepers were kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We gave Steamboat B & B a 5 star rating. Everything about Steamboat exceeded our very high expectations. We checked in shortly after 4 and were promptly and pleasantly greeted by Carol, the innkeeper. She was not overbearing but just the right amount of pleasantries. She gave us a quick tour then guided us to our fantastic room. Steamboat is immaculate with all the amenities, period furnishings and history we could ever ask for. The breakfast was incredible and the several daily snacks with wine, tea and coffee were unique. Carol even offered to drive us to town for dinner. Our stay was full of UNREASONABLE HOSPITALITY!!!!
Foyer
Drawing room
Second floor tea area
Drawing room from foyer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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