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

1. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque, 1 km from Shot Tower

Diana

RM545

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

2. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.1 km from Shot Tower

Nola

RM468

RM525 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 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 row of treadmills with digital screens and control panels, arranged in a gym with large windows and a ceiling with fluorescent lights.

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Historic Millwork District, 1 km from Shot Tower

thomas

RM608

RM681 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

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

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

2.1 km from Shot Tower

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

5. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque, 0.9 km from Shot Tower

Rebecca

RM420

RM475 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 grand staircase with ornate railings and a chandelier.

6. Redstone Inn And Suites

Downtown Dubuque, 1.2 km from Shot Tower

Scott

RM510

RM612 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a large parking lot, a river view, and a bridge in the background.

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

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 Shot Tower

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 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.

8. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

2.3 km from Shot Tower

George

RM474

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a large bathtub, and a painting on the wall.

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

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

2.2 km from Shot Tower

KEVIN

RM220

RM247 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

10. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

18 km from Shot Tower

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

19.3 km from Shot Tower

Jason

RM400

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 Country Inn & Suites with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

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

18.2 km from Shot Tower

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

5.1 km from Shot Tower

Sarah

RM395

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, several chairs, a blue sofa, and a large painting on the wall.

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

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

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

14. Hampton Inn Dubuque

5.5 km from Shot Tower

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

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.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

7.4 km from Shot Tower

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

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

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

5.2 km from Shot Tower

Lisa

RM302

RM338 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. American Inn and Suites

17.3 km from Shot Tower

Emil

RM254

RM267 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel hallway with framed artwork on the walls, doors with room numbers, and patterned carpet.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

4.2 km from Shot Tower

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 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 gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a large mirror.

19. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

7 km from Shot Tower

Roger

RM274

RM307 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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.

20. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

6.6 km from Shot Tower

Jose

RM242

RM281 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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Compare top hotels near Shot Tower

Hotel Julien Dubuque Downtown Dubuque, 1 km from Shot Tower View	The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 2.1 km from Shot Tower View	TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown Historic Millwork District, 1 km from Shot Tower View	Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown 2.1 km from Shot Tower View	Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG Downtown Dubuque, 0.9 km from Shot Tower View
9.2 Wonderful 1,955 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 81 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 406 reviews	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews
RM545 RM615 total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	RM468 RM525 total includes taxes & fees 8 Nov - 9 Nov	RM608 RM681 total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	RM416 RM466 total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	RM420 RM475 total includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov

Top Shot Tower 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..."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

8/10 Good

"Nice breakfast. Big negative was having to wait almost 3 hours after check-in time for room to be ready. Staff explained they had major checkouts and minimal staff, but after driving aq long way, not what we needed to deal with."

Dubuque Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Busy place but overall decent"

Other attractions near Shot Tower

A river with ripples, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.

Grand River Center

8.4/10 (105 reviews)

Grand River Center 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 area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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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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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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Dubuque Star Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Dubuque Star Brewing Company during your travels to Dubuque. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Mississippi Riverwalk

Mississippi Riverwalk 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 shops in this family-friendly area.

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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shot Tower?

Shot Tower is located in Dubuque. This historic area is known for its stunning river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 64 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Shot Tower?

Adjacent to Shot Tower, Grand Harbor Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a free water park and free breakfast. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Julien Dubuque and Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Shot Tower?

Expedia has 64 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shot Tower.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Shot Tower.

What can I see and do near Shot Tower?

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, National Rivers Hall of Fame and Riverboat Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Five Flags Center, Julien Dubuque Bridge and St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Enjoy the outdoors at Crystal Lake Cave, Eagle Point Park or Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

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Our top choices for Shot Tower 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