Skip to main content

Search the middle of everything...

Shedd Aquarium

The Steamboat House

605 S. Prospect St., Galena, IL 61036

Bed & Breakfast

Luxury & location in a historic mansion, only 1.5 blocks to shops & dining. Wine time daily, three-course breakfasts, spacious guestrooms with fireplaces, a billiard room & lovely gardens await.

Your carefree getaway begins at this exquisite and historic Bed and Breakfast - The Steamboat House. This mansion is just one block from historic Main Street of Galena, IL, where you can enjoy the town's architecture, more than 115 shops, wineries, a brewery, and fine restaurants.

Enjoy modern luxury surrounded by history in a spotlessly clean, fresh atmosphere. This grand 7,000 square foot inn offers privacy in the form of five spacious and beautifully appointed guestrooms, cozy parlors, and a wraparound front porch and screened garden gazebo where you can tuck away to read or work. Social opportunities are also offered in the billiard room, library, formal parlor, and huge formal dining room. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind getaway, relax, and try something different at The Steamboat House.

What's happening nearby...

19th Annual Galena Oktoberfest

Depot Park •  Oct 03 @ 11AM

Family Fun, Live Polka Music, Wiener Dog Racing, plus German-style Food and Beer, headline this year's popular Galena event!

Read more about 19th Annual Galena Oktoberfest

Galena Country Fair

Grant Park •  Oct 10 – Oct 11 @ 10AM

One of Galena's most popular events featuring more than 100 vendors selling a variety of high-quality, original handmade arts, crafts and fine arts!

Read more about Galena Country Fair

Other Side of the Anvil

Lawn adjacent to the Stillman Mansion •  Oct 17 – Oct 18 @ 10AM

Two-day blacksmithing event that features forging and historic demonstrations, like broom tying. This is a unique opportunity to work hands-on with a coal forge and gain…

Read more about Other Side of the Anvil

You might also be interested...

Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages

Galena

Guest cottages nestled on 10-acres of secluded countryside.

Read more about Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages

Abe's Spring Street Guest House

Galena

Built in 1876, Abe’s Spring Street Guest House was once an icehouse for a prominent Galena brewery.

Read more about Abe's Spring Street Guest House

Farmers Guest House & Annie's Cottage

Galena

Experience relaxed elegance in Galena’s only 1800’s restored inn.

Read more about Farmers Guest House & Annie's Cottage

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.