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Galena Inn

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Library
Staircase
Billiards

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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301 S High St, Galena, IL, 61036
  • Place, Dowling House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Lincoln Room

Lincoln Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Jackson Room

Jackson Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view through the windows.

Julia Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Estey Suite

Estey Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grace Suite

Grace Suite

  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Primrose Room

The Primrose Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Roosevelt Room

Roosevelt Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The General Suite

The General Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Loft Suite

The Loft Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackhawk Suite

Blackhawk Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Galena

At Galena Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Belvedere Mansion and Grant Home. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Galena B&B, you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Washburne House Historic Site and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Galena Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dowling House - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Washburne House Historic Site - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Home - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Galena Inn

Galena Inn offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Public spaces have free WiFi. Galena Inn also features a picnic area, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Galena bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Galena Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Victorian Mansion
Galena Inn Galena
The Victorian Mansion
Galena Inn Bed & breakfast
Galena Inn Bed & breakfast Galena

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Galena Inn?

Yep, Galena Inn has a free self car park.

What makes Galena Inn a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Galena Inn.

Does Galena Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Galena Inn?

No, Galena Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Galena Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Galena Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Galena Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations . Beautiful architecture/woodwork Wonderful breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Galena Inn was an Historic place. Beautiful, comfortavle, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little bed and breakfast was lovely. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. The sit down breakfast was wonderful. A great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff friendly, room clean, didn’t go to breakfast and hot tub closed for season. Room clean, nicely appointed. Pleasant stay perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time on our weekend vacation. The Galena Inn was such a nice place to stay. We enjoyed the quaint charm of the place and was greeted warmly. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm room and classic style Victorian mansion ambiance
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice B&B.

Very clean and comfortable B&B. Host was gracious and afforded us plenty of privacy. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Our stay was great! The property is very quiet and peaceful, has good amenities and close to downtown Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic home with a wonderful breakfast featuring a selection of fresh berries and quiche with sausages. The hostess is gracious, helpful, and very knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sunil S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was attentive and did a great job with the breakfast and overall help to find dining and sightseeing options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Lincoln room which was very nice. The Inn is walking distance from many shops and restaurants downtow. It is located on a hill and there are many stairs during the walk downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the guesthouse. Very cool property. Friendly and helpful staff. Great experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying in The General! Perfect for our anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful two days of rest and relaxation here. Beautiful house, nice breakfast, wonderful host. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The loft suite was amazing. Bed very comfortable, shower and tub were awesome. Very clean and the inn keepers were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the coach house suite… very clean and updated/decorated nicely. Breakfast was good and history of the mansion was shared by the owner. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Galena Inn! The property was very clean and a short 5 minute walk to downtown Galena. We loved all the amenities included and we will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful location. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Beautiful home. Very close to center of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy access to downtown. Perfect place that reflects the history of Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deleatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekday Getaway

It was a wonderful getaway for me and my partner. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Beautiful mansion and our innkeeper, Kerrie, was a wonderful host. Her attention to detail ensured we had everything we needed, and her passion shined as we learned a lot about the history of the mansion and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Staff. The place is Awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023