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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.

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

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

1. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque, 1 km from Shot Tower

Mary

￥16,774

￥18,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

2. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.1 km from Shot Tower

Nola

￥19,235

￥21,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

￥25,031

￥28,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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

￥17,192

￥19,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

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

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

￥16,058

￥17,985 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 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

￥16,215

￥18,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a patterned carpet.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a chandelier.

7. Redstone Inn And Suites

Downtown Dubuque, 1.2 km from Shot Tower

Daniel

￥19,671

￥23,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

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

8. Grand Harbor Resort

0.4 km from Shot Tower

Greg

￥18,903

￥21,171 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 a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a view of the sea through the window.

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

9. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

2.3 km from Shot Tower

Richard

￥18,278

￥20,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

￥8,926

￥9,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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 km from Shot Tower

Kelli

￥15,918

￥17,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

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

18.2 km from Shot Tower

Judy

￥14,586

￥16,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

13. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

5.1 km from Shot Tower

Margita

￥15,251

￥17,080 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 swimming pool with lounge chairs, a tiled floor, and windows with a view.

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

14. Hampton Inn Dubuque

5.5 km from Shot Tower

Dale

￥17,924

￥20,233 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 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.

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.

15. Dubuque Inn & Suites

5.2 km from Shot Tower

Carol

￥11,650

￥13,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

7.4 km from Shot Tower

Bruce

￥14,956

￥16,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

17. American Inn and Suites

17.3 km from Shot Tower

Emil

￥7,023

￥7,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

4.2 km from Shot Tower

Taylour

￥10,233

￥11,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

19. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

6.6 km from Shot Tower

Jose

￥10,088

￥11,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

20. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

7 km from Shot Tower

Richard

￥10,705

￥11,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Shot Tower

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Julien Dubuque	9.2 Wonderful 1,942 reviews	View
The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 70 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

Redstone Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The property is in a good location, just a block or two from the bottom of the incline. We had a wonderful stay. Robert, the owner, made us feel especially welcome, and his breakfast was delicious. If you’re looking for a memorable experience with more personality than a standard hotel, this is it. A glass of wine on arrival would have been a lovely finishing touch!"

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Fair rate, nice clean room and facility, friendly quick check in. Nice to be so close to casino."

Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

8/10 Good

"A Nice stay."

The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel great addition to the casino -"

The Hancock House

8/10 Good

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

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and accommodating staff. Clean room. Free parking. Definitely met expectations for a simple overnight stay."

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

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay in this house. There was plenty of room for four grown men. The location was very close to Lacoma Golf Course where we played and just across the river from the casino. I met the owner and he was very nice. Thanks for helping make our vacation awesome!"

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?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Shot Tower, click here.

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. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

14. Hampton Inn Dubuque

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

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Top Shot Tower Hotel Reviews

Redstone Inn And Suites

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Hancock House

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

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

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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