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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
Galena, IL | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | Madison, WI | Des Moines, IA | Kansas City, MO | St. Louis, MO | Indianapolis, IN | Nebraska
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 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.
On 6/21/2025
Bobbi Burgstone
had this to say:
I enjoyed a relaxing 3-day stay. The house is historic with a great story, and the furnishings are lovely, including a grand piano. Carol is a great cook. My room was the "Bess" with the screened porch -- loved it. I highly recommend The Steamboat House B&B!
On 6/18/2025
Valerie Blough
had this to say:
My husband and I enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. 10ft high ceiling. I couldn't decide which room to sit in, they were all clean and inviting. Breakfast was perfect
Carol was very kind. We had motorcycles and due to rain she offered many times to give her space (covered) to us for shelter.
So nice. We didn't ask, she just offered.
Front porch nice and location very close to main street.
Contact Us
The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast
605 S Prospect St Galena, IL 61036
Phone: (815) 777-2317
Email: carolg
Just off Route 20
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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
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