The Best Hotels Closest to National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a microwave, and a red appliance. There is a gray sofa with a blue pillow and a red pillow.

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

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

1. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

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

thomas

₹14,414

₹16,143 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A traditional living room with a fireplace, a staircase leading to another room, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

A traditional room with a large ornate ceiling, a large tapestry, and classic furniture.

2. The Hancock House

1 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Joshua

₹10,563

₹12,275 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

A restaurant entrance with a sign reading "RIVER ROCK KITCHEN & TAP."

3. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

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

Robert

₹9,964

₹11,256 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A multi-story building with a sign indicating it is a Tesla Medbed Center.

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.

4. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

2.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Rachelle

₹11,231

₹12,464 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor water park with multiple slides and pools.

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

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

A sign for Tony Roma's restaurant at Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, with a view of the Grand Harbor building in the background.

5. Grand Harbor Resort

0.4 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Greg

₹11,210

₹12,555 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a neon sign for Budweiser.

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

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

1.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Michelle

₹5,224

₹5,851 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

18.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Julie

₹9,490

₹10,532 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

8. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

4.5 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Margita

₹9,380

₹10,505 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a tiled floor, and windows with a view.

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

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

9. Hampton Inn Dubuque

4.8 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Dale

₹11,018

₹12,437 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a clock on the wall.

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

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

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

6.8 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Bruce

₹8,803

₹9,859 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a black countertop. There is a large window with a blue-tinted glass feature, and a mirror above the desk.

11. Dubuque Inn & Suites

4.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Carol

₹7,158

₹8,017 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a television, a striped sofa, a dining table, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

12. American Inn and Suites

16.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Emil

₹6,027

₹6,328 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two large framed pictures of a river scene.

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

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

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

3.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Taylour

₹4,851

₹5,675 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and hanging pendant lights.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a blue sofa, a small table, and a TV.

14. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

6.4 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Richard

₹6,496

₹7,275 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

15. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Jose

₹5,659

₹6,598 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A breakfast area with a counter, chairs, and a coffee station.

A reception area with a green counter, a reception desk, a clock, and a plant.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a selection of bottles on shelves.

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

16. Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

5.9 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Chris

₹6,167

₹6,907 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a television, a bathtub, and a TV stand.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a clock, and a sofa with cushions.

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

6.4 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Lin

₹7,661

₹8,581 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a desk, computers, and a view of the outside.

A motel with a covered parking area, a gas station sign, and a two-story building with balconies.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a small table with a phone.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel rack.

18. Rodeway Inn Dubuque

3.6 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Tina

₹5,973

₹6,932 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 406 reviews	View
The Hancock House	9.0 Wonderful 108 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque	8.0 Very good 356 reviews	View
Grand Harbor Resort	8.0 Very good 1,216 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

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

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

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.

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque

₹12,915

₹14,569 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque

₹9,964

₹11,256 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Grand Harbor Resort

Dubuque

₹11,210

₹12,555 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a chandelier.

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.

Redstone Inn And Suites

Downtown Dubuque

₹12,092

₹14,510 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Historic Millwork District

₹14,414

₹16,143 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Top National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

8/10 Good

"Nice and clean. Amenities looked fun but didn’t get chance to use them. Shower was unusual and not sure how to make it work best without it flooding the floor. Staff very friendly."

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The house keeping staff was lead by an Iesha at check out. She was amazing, she thanked us for cleaning up the deluxe suite on the 4th floor as well as the ball room. The rest of the staff was amazing, helping us get into rooms, fixing lights before our event. Thanks Holiday Inn Dubuque!"

Redstone Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very charming place with service in the superb range. The owner Robert, was very helpful and engaging."

Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

8/10 Good

"Pretty dated hotel, but room was clean and bed was comfy"

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."

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

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

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 the children to Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this theme 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 studying the exhibits at Riverboat Museum during your trip to Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour 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 savour 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 savour 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 stunning river views, array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 83 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is 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 traveller 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 can I expect to find near National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium?

Expedia has 83 hotels and other accommodation options 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! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review 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. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

2. The Hancock House

3. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

4. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

5. Grand Harbor Resort

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

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

8. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

9. Hampton Inn Dubuque

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

11. Dubuque Inn & Suites

12. American Inn and Suites

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

14. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

15. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

16. Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

18. Rodeway Inn Dubuque

Compare popular hotels close to National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Hotels recommended for families near National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Grand Harbor Resort

Redstone Inn And Suites

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Top National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Redstone Inn And Suites

Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

Tesla MedBed Center, East 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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