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Name: The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast
Telephone: (815) 777-2317

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The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast

About Us

Welcome to The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast in Galena, IL.! We've welcomed guests from all over the country since 2000. We're the proud owners of a Gothic Revival historic mansion that has been lovingly restored and decorated with the utmost care. The inn has remained virtually unchanged structurally since 1855, and our guests enjoy its spacious parlors, formal dining room, billiard room, and sprawling covered front porch. We offer wine and cheese hours in the evenings. We're not far from the main street in our quaint little town of Galena, Illinois—a community where you'll find plenty of things to do during your stay with us. We strive to make your stay as magnificent as possible. This is why we've chosen this community—a quaint little town full of things to do during your trip. We look forward to partnering with our fellow Galena locals, and our travelers from, Chicago, Il., Des Moines, IA., Kansas City, MO., and everywhere in between. Make sure to ask about our additional packages!

Areas Served

Our Professional Associations

Bed and Breakfast Group
BoG (Best of Galena)
Chamber of Commerce

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Historic Bed and Breakfast
Wine and Cheese are Served Daily

Our Services include:

Bed and Breakfast
Historic Setting
Haunted Tours Available
Small Town Setting
Victorian B & B
Main Street Shopping

Our Products include:

Homemade Breakfast

Testimonials

On 9/8/2025 Carol Cather had this to say:
Great experience! Quiet and clean! Loved it!

On 9/5/2025 Jim Peters had this to say:
One of the grandest old homes in Galena built in 1855 by a lead mining and steamboat entrepreneur. The home is furnished period correct with modern amenities. Carol is a wonderful hostess. Ample parking and within walking distance of Main St where all the shops and restaurants can be found.

On 8/2/2025 John Schwab had this to say:
We are staying for 2 nites.. The breakfast was filling and wonderful. 🙂

On 7/6/2025 Scott and Tammy Favero had this to say:
Edit to my first post hit 4 star by mistake. The Steamboat is definitely a 5 star . Testimonial written by Scott and Tammy Favero on this site.

On 7/6/2025 Scott and Tammy Favero had this to say:
We had such an amazing time with Carol . She is so inviting, food was delicious. Our room was spotless, and the bed was comfortable Testimonial written by Scott and Tammy Favero on this site.

Contact Us

The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast
605 S Prospect St Galena, IL 61036
Phone: (815) 777-2317
Email: carolg@thesteamboathouse.com

Just off Route 20

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Cash, Credit Card Payments Available

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM