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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

Diana

₩176,646

₩199,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

2. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.1 km from Shot Tower

Nola

₩151,891

₩170,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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, 1 km from Shot Tower

thomas

₩197,140

₩220,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

2.1 km from Shot Tower

Nancy

₩134,955

₩151,148 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 restaurant entrance with a sign reading "RIVER ROCK KITCHEN & TAP."

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

5. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque, 0.9 km from Shot Tower

Rebecca

₩129,663

₩146,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a patterned carpet.

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.

6. Redstone Inn And Suites

Downtown Dubuque, 1.2 km from Shot Tower

Scott

₩165,386

₩198,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An indoor water park with multiple slides and pools.

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

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

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

7. Grand Harbor Resort

0.4 km from Shot Tower

Greg

₩155,847

₩174,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

8. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

2.3 km from Shot Tower

George

₩153,611

₩170,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

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

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

2.2 km from Shot Tower

KEVIN

₩71,446

₩80,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A covered walkway leading to a building entrance with brick walls and a wooden ceiling.

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

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.

10. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

18 km from Shot Tower

Jill

₩122,584

₩136,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A room with a round table surrounded by wicker chairs, large arched windows, and a brick floor.

A cozy cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a kitchen area.

A room with large windows, a bed, a wooden table, and wicker furniture.

A window seat with a view of a lake and trees, a small table with a plant, and two patterned chairs.

11. Four Mounds Inn

6.2 km from Shot Tower

Sanghoon

₩163,534

₩183,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

12. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

19.3 km from Shot Tower

Jason

₩129,795

₩144,058 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 kitchen with white tiled backsplash, wooden cabinets, and a countertop with waffle irons, a grill, and bowls of food.

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

18.2 km from Shot Tower

Julie

₩118,086

₩131,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

5.1 km from Shot Tower

Sarah

₩133,831

₩149,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

15. Hampton Inn Dubuque

5.5 km from Shot Tower

Dale

₩150,700

₩170,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, displayed in metal trays.

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 fireplace, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

7.4 km from Shot Tower

Bruce

₩120,401

₩134,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

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.

17. Dubuque Inn & Suites

5.2 km from Shot Tower

Lisa

₩97,909

₩109,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

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

18. American Inn and Suites

17.3 km from Shot Tower

Emil

₩82,428

₩86,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

4.2 km from Shot Tower

Taylour

₩66,353

₩77,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

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

20. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

6.6 km from Shot Tower

Jose

₩79,610

₩92,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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Compare top hotels near Shot Tower

Hotel Julien Dubuque Downtown Dubuque, 1 km from Shot Tower View	The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 2.1 km from Shot Tower View	TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown Historic Millwork District, 1 km from Shot Tower View	Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown 2.1 km from Shot Tower View	Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG Downtown Dubuque, 0.9 km from Shot Tower View
9.2 Wonderful 1,956 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 84 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 406 reviews	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews
₩176,646 ₩199,271 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	₩151,891 ₩170,117 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23	₩197,140 ₩220,797 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	₩134,955 ₩151,148 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	₩129,663 ₩146,545 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23

Top Shot Tower Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was great, they were welcoming and let us check in an hour early. The hotel was clean, and classy. It looked like it had been recently updated. I would return."

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

8/10 Good

"The old Timmerman lodge. Rooms were adequate and clean yet smelled musty - likely age. Exterior of property needs serious love."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel and room were very clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good with hot, cold and fruit options. Bed was comfy."

Hotel Julien Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The place was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. Everything was well organized, and the atmosphere made our stay even more enjoyable. We truly appreciated the excellent service and attention to detail. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing and pleasant experience. We look forward to staying here again!"

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great, staff friendly and helpful. This is where I stay every time I go to Dubuque."

Redstone Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Robert was very helpful and we found the breakfast better than our expectations."

Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

8/10 Good

"Hotel was fine and breakfast was good - wifi didn’t work for anyone in our group."

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. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

5. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

6. Redstone Inn And Suites

7. Grand Harbor Resort

8. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

10. Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

11. Four Mounds Inn

12. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

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

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 top hotels near Shot Tower

Hotel Julien Dubuque

The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Top Shot Tower Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

Redstone Inn And Suites

Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

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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