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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 11/19/2024 Deanna A had this to say:
This was, hands down, one of the best bed and breakfasts I’ve ever stayed in! It was an easy 5-7 minute walk from Main Street. The historic house is well cared for and beautiful. Carol laid out wine and cheese every evening, freshly baked cookies before bedtime and made us a home cooked breakfast. We also had the chance to play pool and board games with other guests. The rooms have fireplaces which made our stay extra cozy. We can’t wait to visit again!

On 11/17/2024 alyssa swartout had this to say:
I LOVE the steam boat house. My family stays there often. It’s cozy and has Great food. Carol and Katie (the owners) are very kind and are great cooks. It’s like a second home for us. Carol has a super sweet puppy whom I absolutely love named Gia. She stays in carols quarters. The steam boat house is by far my favorite place to stay in galena. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

On 9/7/2024 ruth gregerson had this to say:
What a beautiful historic mansion wonderfully maintained and you are treated like a super star! Carol and Katie are great! Outstanding breakfasts- the attention to detail is veee re much appreciated! Decorated so nicely for fall/ Halloween. From the minute you walk in you feel like you have stepped back in time 170 years with the gorgeous antiques surrounding you yet it so warm and inviting. The piano, the library, the billiards room, the wine in the evenings and sweet treats in the evening. We have been coming to Galena for over 30 and this by far the best we have stayed in

On 8/7/2024 CabValparaiso had this to say:
A top notch experience from beginning to end! ||The pillows, mattress and sheets were exquisite! Also enjoyed the fireplace in our room on a chilly night. Slept so well. Clean, beautiful and full of history. Breakfast was scrumptious, and …

On 8/7/2024 Dlechty had this to say:
An excellent place to stay while we were in Galena! Close to town. Loved all the historical aspects of the house, as well as all the Halloween decorations. We stayed for three days, and all the breakfasts were different and very tasty. …

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

News

Discover the mysteries of Galena with a haunted tour recommended by visitgalena.org! Immerse yourself in the spooky lore of the town and retreat to the comfort of The Steamboat House after a thrilling evening. Book your tour today!

Indulge in our homemade breakfasts that promise a perfect start to your day. Fresh ingredients and love go into every dish served at The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast. Book your stay and wake up to a gourmet experience every morning!