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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 10/24/2025
Cindy Zurliene
had this to say:
If you love quaint, nostalgic, and historic, this is the perfect place. Carol adds personal touches of a homemade breakfast served in the dining room, coffee at 7 am, wine & cheese at 5. She even had homemade cookies on our last night. Bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor & downtown is about a 1/2 mile walk.
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.
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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