Top 10 Hotels Near National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque for 2026

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A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a balcony overlooking the lobby.

A person at a counter with a telephone, a cash register, and a computer.

A spacious lobby with patterned carpet, ornate ceiling, and classic furniture.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a reception area in the background.

1. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque, 0.3 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Mary

P7,276

P8,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a coffee machine.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

A modern interior with a fireplace, seating area, and wooden accents.

2. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.7 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Nola

P7,386

P8,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'TownePlace by Marriott' sign, outdoor seating area, and a covered entrance.

A row of treadmills with digital screens and control panels, arranged in a gym with large windows and a ceiling with fluorescent lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a covered outdoor seating area, and a sign reading "Towneplay by Marriott."

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Historic Millwork District, 0.9 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

thomas

P9,320

P10,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a prominent church steeple, and a flagpole with flags.

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch and a turret.

A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, wooden paneling on the ceiling, and a chandelier.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with autumn foliage.

4. The Hancock House

1 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Joshua

P7,506

P8,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a brick wall with a poster.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two ottomans, and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and chairs.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

2.7 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Scott

P6,380

P7,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire pit, overlooking a street with buildings and a large glass structure.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A vending area with snacks and Coca-Cola refrigerators.

6. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque, 0.3 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Robert

P6,443

P7,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, historic brick building with multiple towers and a prominent entrance.

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a patterned carpet.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a mirror, and a buffet setup.

7. Redstone Inn And Suites

Downtown Dubuque, 0.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Robert

P7,819

P9,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An indoor water park with multiple slides and pools.

An indoor water park with various water features and play structures.

Outdoor patio seating with tables and chairs, string lights, and umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, comfortable seating, and a variety of plants.

8. Grand Harbor Resort

0.4 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Greg

P7,404

P8,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a view of the sea through the window.

9. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

2.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Rachelle

P7,262

P8,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and umbrellas branded with Samuel Adams.

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a brick facade.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

1.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Michelle

P3,378

P3,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a fireplace, and a large artwork above it.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large sectional sofa, a bar area, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A serene landscape with a pond, lush greenery, and large rocks.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on a brick fireplace, a seating area with chairs, a bathtub, and a small bathroom with a sink and mirror.

11. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

18.4 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Kelli

P6,114

P6,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide, lounge chairs, and large windows.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a patterned armchair, a large bathtub, and a nightstand with lamps.

A Country Inn & Suites with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL

18.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Judy

P5,795

P6,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An indoor pool area with a stone wall, wooden pillars, and seating.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a mounted television, and a cozy seating area with a couch and chairs.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a leather sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a large tub.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a television mounted on a stone wall, a sofa, a wooden dresser, and a dining table.

13. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

19.7 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Gary

P6,136

P6,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious indoor area with a pool, multiple dining tables and chairs, and a large tree.

A hotel atrium with a glass ceiling, two pools, and outdoor seating areas.

A spacious indoor area with a pool table, a ping pong table, and several tables and chairs.

14. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

4.5 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Margita

P6,062

P6,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A breakfast buffet area with clear glass containers of food, a sign promoting waffles, and a wall with kitchen utensils illustrations.

A snack display with various chips and candies, a beverage refrigerator, and a sign reading 'BEVERAGE-AIR'.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a Hilton Honors badge, and a snack display.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a sign indicating a 1900 clearance height.

15. Hampton Inn Dubuque

4.8 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Dale

P7,125

P8,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a TV, a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a sink.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel lobby with a sofa set, two lamps, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

6.8 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Bruce

P5,942

P6,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a stone accent wall, a kitchen area, and a television.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, two small tables, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and white lounge chairs, and a sunbed.

A hotel pantry with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and condiments.

17. Dubuque Inn & Suites

4.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Carol

P4,629

P5,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A small, clean bathroom with a toilet, a bathtub, and a shower curtain.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a green bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a blue accent wall.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a large fan on the ceiling.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a breakfast bar.

18. American Inn and Suites

16.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Emil

P3,284

P3,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinets, and orange walls.

A lobby with two leather sofas, a coffee table, a framed picture of Dubuque, IOWA, a potted plant, and a television on the wall.

A lobby with a sofa, a small table, a potted plant, a wall-mounted TV, and a reception desk.

A hotel hallway with framed artwork on the walls, doors with room numbers, and patterned carpet.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

3.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Taylour

P3,691

P4,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and curtains.

A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn by Choice Hotels," a parking lot, and a building with multiple windows.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and ceiling, blue chairs, and a water slide.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a clock, and a potted plant.

20. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Jose

P3,707

P4,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Julien Dubuque	9.2 Wonderful 1,949 reviews	View
The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 72 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 406 reviews	View
The Hancock House	9.0 Wonderful 108 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julien Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"The Hotel Julien is an historic gem located in a prime downtown Dubuque location with a short walking distance to the Mississippi River, museums and other attractions, and some of the best restaurants Dubuque has to offer. This well maintained hotel appears so grand with rich dark wood tones, polished brass and sophisticated decor. It's no wonder famous Americans such as Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, Al Capone, and Sylvester Stallone chose Hotel Julien when in this area. We experienced a very friendly staff throughout our stay and plentiful free parking (with several spots in front and in back), clean rooms. Our room was clean, quiet, and very comfortable offering a restful night's sleep. Don't let the age of this hotel dissuade you from staying--it's been modernized to also include having charging spots for electric vehicles. We also felt very safe in this area walking to/from all the major sites and restaurants within a mile radius. We did extensive research for where to stay within Dubuque and surrounding areas to include as far as Galena, IL and this is simply the best place to stay when visiting the Dubuque area! Lastly, Expedia did a flawless job in room booking fulfillment as usual!"

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

8/10 Good

"It was attached to a casino which I wasn’t interested in. The attached restaurant was not open the night we were there so that was disappointing. But the breakfast (for a fee) was delicious. The staff was helpful and nice. The room was clean although it was short on lighting. All in all, I would recommend to a friend"

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed one night on a Saturday. Property is large but secluded right off the main road. Room was nice sized with large TV. Pool was closed but pool area looked very nice. Went to attached lounge for food which was ok. Bar a little rowdy but Iowa football was on. Breakfast choices were good. Was able to park right outside our room."

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"The hot tub was being drained and cleaned before the weekend which we appreciated! Staff were… there. None of them would address us or even acknowledge us most of the time. Weird. Other than that great stay!"

Dubuque Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"We had a good stay. The hotel is close to restaurants and easy to get on Hwy 20. Having a breakfast is helpful."

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"The places is older but clean. We stay here frequently."

Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

8/10 Good

"A Nice stay."

The Hancock House

8/10 Good

"Overall, we had a great stay. Beautiful home with wonderful views. The breakfast was okay."

Canfield Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A really nice, atmospheric hotel with a rich history."

Other attractions near National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

7.8/10 (159 reviews)

Bring your family to Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Dubuque. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Riverboat Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Riverboat Museum in Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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National Rivers Hall of Fame

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Rivers Hall of Fame during your trip to Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Port of Dubuque Marina

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Dubuque with a trip to Port of Dubuque Marina. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Diamond Jo Casino

8.2/10 (479 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Diamond Jo Casino during your time in Dubuque? Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Dubuque Welcome Center

Dubuque Welcome Center is just one of the places to see in Dubuque, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Dubuque Art Center

Enjoy a stop at Dubuque Art Center, an entertaining place to visit in Dubuque. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Five Flags Center

8.4/10 (152 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Five Flags Center during your stay in Dubuque. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium?

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium is located in an area of Dubuque known for its beautiful river views, array of dining options, and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 83 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium?

Adjacent to National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Hotel Julien Dubuque is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. Other good choices within a short distance include Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque and Grand Harbor Resort.

How many hotels will I find near National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium?

Expedia has 83 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.

What can I see and do near National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium?

Study the collections at Riverboat Museum, National Rivers Hall of Fame, or Dubuque Museum of Art. Five Flags Center, Julien Dubuque Bridge, and Mathias Ham House are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Spend some time wandering around Crystal Lake Cave, Eagle Point Park, and Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

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Our top choices for National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium hotels

1. Hotel Julien Dubuque

2. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

4. The Hancock House

5. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

6. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

7. Redstone Inn And Suites

8. Grand Harbor Resort

9. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

11. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL

13. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

14. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

15. Hampton Inn Dubuque

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

17. Dubuque Inn & Suites

18. American Inn and Suites

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

20. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

Compare popular hotels close to National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Top National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

Dubuque Inn & Suites

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

The Hancock House

Canfield Hotel

Other attractions near National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

Riverboat Museum

National Rivers Hall of Fame

Port of Dubuque Marina

Diamond Jo Casino

Dubuque Welcome Center

Dubuque Art Center

Five Flags Center

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