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

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.

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

1. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque, 1 km from Shot Tower

Mary

AED 427

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

2. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.1 km from Shot Tower

Nola

AED 434

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

3. The Hancock House

1.5 km from Shot Tower

Joshua

AED 414

AED 481 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Historic Millwork District, 1 km from Shot Tower

thomas

AED 584

AED 654 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, and a projector screen.

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

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.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

2.1 km from Shot Tower

Scott

AED 375

AED 420 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A vending area with snacks and Coca-Cola refrigerators.

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

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

6. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque, 0.9 km from Shot Tower

Robert

AED 408

AED 460 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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, 1.2 km from Shot Tower

Robert

AED 459

AED 551 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An indoor water park with multiple slides and pools.

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.

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

8. Grand Harbor Resort

0.4 km from Shot Tower

Greg

AED 435

AED 487 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

2.3 km from Shot Tower

Rachelle

AED 426

AED 473 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

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

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

2.2 km from Shot Tower

Michelle

AED 198

AED 222 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

AED 359

AED 398 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

AED 340

AED 378 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

13. Stoney Creek Inn Galena

19.3 km from Shot Tower

Jason

AED 331

AED 368 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

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

14. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

5.1 km from Shot Tower

Margita

AED 356

AED 399 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 Hampton Inn hotel with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a sign indicating a 1900 clearance height.

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

15. Hampton Inn Dubuque

5.5 km from Shot Tower

Dale

AED 418

AED 472 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

16. Dubuque Inn & Suites

5.2 km from Shot Tower

Carol

AED 272

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

7.4 km from Shot Tower

Bruce

AED 356

AED 399 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 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

AED 181

AED 190 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

AED 217

AED 252 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 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.

20. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

6.6 km from Shot Tower

Jose

AED 215

AED 251 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Shot Tower

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Julien Dubuque	9.2 Wonderful 1,955 reviews	View
The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 73 reviews	View
The Hancock House	9.0 Wonderful 108 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 406 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Shot Tower Hotel Reviews

Redstone Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

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

Hotel Julien Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"We love every stay at Hotel Julien , we love the location and the charm. The room service is always a huge perk and you can’t beat their soft robes."

1850 Cabin Home - Large Backyard- 22' Movie Screen-Family-Event - Travelers

10/10 Excellent

"What a nice unique house- great set up. Clean. Amazing backyard!Good communication.Nice neighborhood- went on many walks."

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."

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 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)

Make time to visit the sea animals who live in National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium during your trip to Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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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. The Hancock House

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

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. Dubuque Inn & Suites

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

18. American Inn and Suites

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

20. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

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Top Shot Tower Hotel Reviews

Redstone Inn And Suites

Hotel Julien Dubuque

1850 Cabin Home - Large Backyard- 22' Movie Screen-Family-Event - Travelers

Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

The Hancock House

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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