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

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance with a canopy.

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.

1. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque, 1 km from Shot Tower

Mary

₩155,869

₩176,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern bar area with bar stools, a counter, and a refrigerated display.

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

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

2. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.1 km from Shot Tower

Nola

₩153,832

₩172,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Historic Millwork District, 1 km from Shot Tower

thomas

₩199,660

₩223,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

4. The Hancock House

1.5 km from Shot Tower

Joshua

₩160,620

₩186,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel lobby with directional signs to the hotel and casino, a reception desk, and a sports bar.

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

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

5. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

2.1 km from Shot Tower

Scott

₩136,680

₩153,082 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 restaurant entrance with a sign reading "RIVER ROCK KITCHEN & TAP."

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

A vending area with snacks and Coca-Cola refrigerators.

6. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque, 0.9 km from Shot Tower

Robert

₩131,320

₩148,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a patterned carpet.

7. Redstone Inn And Suites

Downtown Dubuque, 1.2 km from Shot Tower

Robert

₩167,313

₩200,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An indoor water park with multiple slides and pools.

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

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.

8. Grand Harbor Resort

0.4 km from Shot Tower

Greg

₩157,541

₩176,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

9. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

2.3 km from Shot Tower

Rachelle

₩155,574

₩172,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

2.2 km from Shot Tower

Michelle

₩72,279

₩80,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

11. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

18 km from Shot Tower

Kelli

₩130,985

₩145,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A kitchen with white tiled backsplash, wooden cabinets, and a countertop with waffle irons, a grill, and bowls of food.

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.

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

18.2 km from Shot Tower

Judy

₩124,151

₩137,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a clothing store.

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 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

19.3 km from Shot Tower

Jason

₩131,307

₩145,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

5.1 km from Shot Tower

Margita

₩129,714

₩145,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

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

15. Dubuque Inn & Suites

5.2 km from Shot Tower

Carol

₩99,049

₩110,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

7.4 km from Shot Tower

Bruce

₩121,940

₩136,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

17. American Inn and Suites

17.3 km from Shot Tower

Emil

₩70,350

₩73,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

4.2 km from Shot Tower

Taylour

₩67,201

₩78,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

19. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

6.6 km from Shot Tower

Jose

₩78,390

₩91,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, wooden beams, and a building with multiple windows in the background.

20. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

7 km from Shot Tower

Richard

₩89,981

₩100,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Shot Tower

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Julien Dubuque	9.2 Wonderful 1,948 reviews	View
The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 73 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 1,000 reviews	View

Top Shot Tower Hotel Reviews

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!"

Hotel Julien Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and comfortable air conditioner worked perfectly. Staff was helpful and pleasant. We love this hotel and stay here whenever we come to 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"

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."

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

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

Canfield Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Other attractions near Shot Tower

A river with ripples, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.

Grand River Center

8.4/10 (105 reviews)

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

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A waterfront with buildings, including a modern glass structure, and calm water reflecting the buildings.

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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The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium entrance with a large blue sign, a brick building, and a covered entrance area.

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

9.2/10 (385 reviews)

Learn about the region’s history and its aquatic life in one location. The role of this important river becomes apparent through the many interactive exhibits.

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Dubuque Star Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Dubuque Star Brewing Company during your travels to Dubuque. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Mississippi Riverwalk

Mississippi Riverwalk is just one of the places to see in Dubuque, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shot Tower?

Shot Tower is located in Dubuque. This historic area is known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 64 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Shot Tower?

Adjacent to Shot Tower, Grand Harbor Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a free water park and free breakfast. Other good choices close by include Hotel Julien Dubuque and Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG.

How many hotels are there close to Shot Tower?

Expedia has 64 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shot Tower.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shot Tower, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Shot Tower.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shot Tower?

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What can I see and do near Shot Tower?

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, National Rivers Hall of Fame, and Riverboat Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Five Flags Center, Julien Dubuque Bridge, and St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Enjoy the outdoors at Crystal Lake Cave, Eagle Point Park, or Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

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Our top choices for Shot Tower 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. Dubuque Inn & Suites

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

17. American Inn and Suites

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

19. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

20. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

Compare popular hotels close to Shot Tower

Top Shot Tower Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Redstone Inn And Suites

Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

Canfield Hotel

Other attractions near Shot Tower

Grand River Center

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Dubuque Star Brewing Company

Mississippi Riverwalk

Diamond Jo Casino

National Rivers Hall of Fame

Port of Dubuque Marina

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