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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 hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

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

1. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.7 km from Riverboat Museum

Nola

SAR 431

SAR 483 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 multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a covered outdoor seating area, and a sign reading "Towneplay by Marriott."

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

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.

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Historic Millwork District, 1 km from Riverboat Museum

thomas

SAR 560

SAR 627 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, wooden paneling on the ceiling, and a chandelier.

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

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

3. The Hancock House

1.1 km from Riverboat Museum

Joshua

SAR 397

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

2.8 km from Riverboat Museum

Scott

SAR 383

SAR 429 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A vending area with snacks and Coca-Cola refrigerators.

5. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque, 0.4 km from Riverboat Museum

Robert

SAR 413

SAR 466 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a chandelier.

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a patterned carpet.

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

6. Redstone Inn And Suites

Downtown Dubuque, 0.6 km from Riverboat Museum

Robert

SAR 469

SAR 563 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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

SAR 438

SAR 491 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

2.6 km from Riverboat Museum

Rachelle

SAR 436

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

1.5 km from Riverboat Museum

KEVIN

SAR 203

SAR 227 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A serene landscape with a pond, lush greenery, and large rocks.

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.

10. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

18.4 km from Riverboat Museum

Casdandra

SAR 348

SAR 386 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

18.6 km from Riverboat Museum

Julie

SAR 368

SAR 409 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A cozy room with a fireplace, a television mounted on a stone wall, a sofa, a wooden dresser, and a dining table.

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

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

12. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

19.7 km from Riverboat Museum

Jason

SAR 332

SAR 368 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

13. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

4.5 km from Riverboat Museum

Margita

SAR 364

SAR 408 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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'.

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

14. Hampton Inn Dubuque

4.8 km from Riverboat Museum

Dale

SAR 428

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a sofa set, two lamps, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

6.9 km from Riverboat Museum

Bruce

SAR 364

SAR 408 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

16. Dubuque Inn & Suites

4.6 km from Riverboat Museum

Carol

SAR 278

SAR 311 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

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

SAR 234

SAR 246 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

SAR 188

SAR 220 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

19. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

6 km from Riverboat Museum

Jose

SAR 220

SAR 256 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

20. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

6.4 km from Riverboat Museum

Roger

SAR 252

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Riverboat Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 78 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 406 reviews	View
The Hancock House	9.0 Wonderful 108 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Riverboat Museum Hotel Reviews

Dubuque Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and helped us locate some good pizza places by printing out a list. The hot breakfast was great. The eggs and sausage gravy were delicious."

1850 Cabin Home - Large Backyard- 22' Movie Screen-Family-Event - Travelers

10/10 Excellent

"very good spot"

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

8/10 Good

"A bit over priced. Had no food, said it would be too much competition to Timmermans. But Timmermans did not open until 4 in the afternoon!! On Sundays Timmermans does have a breakfast brunch at 930."

Hampton Inn Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"Our quick stay was pleasant. The room was clean. The staff’s was quite accommodating and friendly."

Grand Harbor Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The waterpark was perfect ages for the kids- ages 6,5 and 3. Family friendly"

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

8/10 Good

"M"

Hotel Julien Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"Love to stay at the Julien Hotel as it is a very comfortable hotel, with great service and helpful staff."

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The house keeping staff was lead by an Iesha at check out. She was amazing, she thanked us for cleaning up the deluxe suite on the 4th floor as well as the ball room. The rest of the staff was amazing, helping us get into rooms, fixing lights before our event. Thanks Holiday Inn Dubuque!"

Redstone Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very charming place with service in the superb range. The owner Robert, was very helpful and engaging."

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)

Make time to visit the sea animals who live in National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium during your trip to Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor 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 your family to Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark and enjoy this exciting amusement 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 savor 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 savor 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, check out the 83 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 accommodations 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 prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the 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. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Riverboat Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Riverboat Museum?

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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. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

3. The Hancock House

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. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL

12. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

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. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

20. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

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Top Riverboat Museum Hotel Reviews

Dubuque Inn & Suites

1850 Cabin Home - Large Backyard- 22' Movie Screen-Family-Event - Travelers

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

Hampton Inn Dubuque

Grand Harbor Resort

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Redstone Inn And Suites

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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