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

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance with a canopy.

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.

1. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque, 0.3 km from Riverboat Museum

Diana

RM545

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A gym with multiple cardio machines, a wall-mounted TV, and large windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

2. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.7 km from Riverboat Museum

Nola

RM468

RM525 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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."

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Historic Millwork District, 1 km from Riverboat Museum

thomas

RM608

RM681 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

2.8 km from Riverboat Museum

Nancy

RM416

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A vending area with snacks and Coca-Cola refrigerators.

5. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque, 0.4 km from Riverboat Museum

Rebecca

RM420

RM475 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a patterned carpet.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a chandelier.

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

6. Redstone Inn And Suites

Downtown Dubuque, 0.6 km from Riverboat Museum

Scott

RM510

RM612 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor water park with multiple slides and pools.

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

Outdoor patio seating with tables and chairs, string lights, and umbrellas.

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

7. Grand Harbor Resort

0.4 km from Riverboat Museum

Greg

RM486

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

8. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

2.6 km from Riverboat Museum

George

RM474

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

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.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

1.5 km from Riverboat Museum

KEVIN

RM220

RM247 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a fireplace, and a large artwork above it.

A covered walkway leading to a building entrance with brick walls and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on a brick fireplace, a seating area with chairs, a bathtub, and a small bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large sectional sofa, a bar area, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

10. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

18.4 km from Riverboat Museum

Jill

RM378

RM420 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor pool area with a stone wall, wooden pillars, and seating.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a clothing store.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a leather sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a large tub.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a mounted television, and a cozy seating area with a couch and chairs.

11. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

19.7 km from Riverboat Museum

Jason

RM400

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide, lounge chairs, and large windows.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a patterned armchair, a large bathtub, and a nightstand with lamps.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A kitchen with white tiled backsplash, wooden cabinets, and a countertop with waffle irons, a grill, and bowls of food.

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL

18.6 km from Riverboat Museum

Julie

RM364

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A spacious indoor area with a pool table, a ping pong table, and several tables and chairs.

13. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

4.5 km from Riverboat Museum

Sarah

RM396

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a Hilton Honors badge, and a snack display.

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

14. Hampton Inn Dubuque

4.8 km from Riverboat Museum

Dale

RM465

RM525 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including cereal, fruit, and yogurt.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

6.9 km from Riverboat Museum

Bruce

RM371

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

A hotel pantry with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and condiments.

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

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.

16. Dubuque Inn & Suites

4.6 km from Riverboat Museum

Lisa

RM302

RM338 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a television, a striped sofa, a dining table, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

17. American Inn and Suites

16.6 km from Riverboat Museum

Emil

RM254

RM267 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinets, and orange walls.

A lobby with a sofa, a small table, a potted plant, a wall-mounted TV, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two large framed pictures of a river scene.

A lobby with two leather sofas, a coffee table, a framed picture of Dubuque, IOWA, a potted plant, and a television on the wall.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

3.6 km from Riverboat Museum

Taylour

RM205

RM239 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

6.4 km from Riverboat Museum

Roger

RM274

RM307 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn by Choice Hotels," a parking lot, and a building with multiple windows.

20. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

6 km from Riverboat Museum

Jose

RM241

RM281 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Riverboat Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Julien Dubuque	9.2 Wonderful 1,955 reviews	View
The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 81 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 406 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Riverboat Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julien Dubuque

8/10 Good

"Beautiful hotel and rooms. So much history! My only complaint is not being able to have control over the room temperature. I got too hot at night."

Grand Harbor Resort

10/10 Excellent

"beautiful campus"

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great, staff friendly and helpful. This is where I stay every time I go to Dubuque."

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We booked this hotel as a last second day after we left a previous hotel because it was uninhabitable. This hotel was perfect five stars clean quiet. And absolutely I would stay here again."

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

8/10 Good

"It was okay, but not perfect."

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean motel Close casino friend staff"

The Hancock House

10/10 Excellent

"It is a lovely place to stay, with a beautiful view from the hill top..."

Dubuque Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Busy place but overall decent"

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

8/10 Good

"Lotys of parking, clean room and the staff was helpful."

Other attractions near Riverboat Museum

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium entrance with a large blue sign, a brick building, and a covered entrance area.

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

9.2/10 (385 reviews)

Learn about the region’s history and its aquatic life in one location. The role of this important river becomes apparent through the many interactive exhibits.

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A waterfront with buildings, including a modern glass structure, and calm water reflecting the buildings.

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

7.8/10 (159 reviews)

Bring the children to Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Dubuque. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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National Rivers Hall of Fame

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Rivers Hall of Fame during your trip to Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Port of Dubuque Marina

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Dubuque with a trip to Port of Dubuque Marina. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Diamond Jo Casino

8.2/10 (479 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Diamond Jo Casino during your time in Dubuque? Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Dubuque Welcome Center

Dubuque Welcome Center is just one of the places to see in Dubuque, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Dubuque Art Center

Enjoy a stop at Dubuque Art Center, an entertaining place to visit in Dubuque. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Five Flags Center

8.4/10 (152 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Five Flags Center during your stay in Dubuque. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Riverboat Museum?

Riverboat Museum is located in a welcoming area of Dubuque known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 83 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Riverboat Museum?

Adjacent to Riverboat Museum, Hotel Julien Dubuque is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. Other good choices within a short distance include Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque and Grand Harbor Resort.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Riverboat Museum?

Expedia has 83 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Riverboat Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Riverboat Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Riverboat Museum.

What can I see and do near Riverboat Museum?

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, National Rivers Hall of Fame and Dubuque Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. Five Flags Center, Julien Dubuque Bridge and Shot Tower are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Crystal Lake Cave, Eagle Point Park or Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

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Our top choices for Riverboat Museum hotels

1. Hotel Julien Dubuque

2. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

4. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

5. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

6. Redstone Inn And Suites

7. Grand Harbor Resort

8. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

10. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

11. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL

13. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

14. Hampton Inn Dubuque

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

16. Dubuque Inn & Suites

17. American Inn and Suites

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

19. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

20. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

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Top Riverboat Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Grand Harbor Resort

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

The Hancock House

Dubuque Inn & Suites

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

Other attractions near Riverboat Museum

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

National Rivers Hall of Fame

Port of Dubuque Marina

Diamond Jo Casino

Dubuque Welcome Center

Dubuque Art Center

Five Flags Center

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