Rail Hotel

History and luxury converge on the rails at this one-of-a-kind hotel where visitors explore museum exhibits by day and enjoy starlit railyard views by night

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February 2026

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March 2026

Shower, towels, soap, shampoo - Rail Hotel (Galveston)

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Rail Hotel (Galveston)

Travelers enjoy history and comfort at Rail Hotel. Visit the Galveston Railroad Museum by day, stroll the 5-acre railyard under the stars, and relax in restored 1950's railcar accommodations with Smart TVs and coffee makers.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry
Kitchen

￥134,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Room options

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Tonight

Feb 11 - Feb 12

Tomorrow

Feb 12 - Feb 13

About the neighborhood

Strand Historic District, a neighborhood in Galveston, is home to this bed & breakfast. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Galveston travel guide

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What's nearby

Port of Galveston
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Galveston Railroad Museum
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Strand Theatre
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Pier 21
8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
43 min drive

Restaurants

Johnny Rockets
7 min walk
Hearsay on the Strand
4 min walk
La King's Confectionery
5 min walk
Brews Brothers
4 min walk
Yaga's Café
5 min walk

About this property

Rail Hotel

Bed & breakfast near Port of Galveston

A short walk from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, Rail Hotel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).

You'll also find perks like:

Books and smoke-free premises

Room features

All guestrooms at Rail Hotel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like WiFi and dining tables.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

2 bathrooms with showers and shampoo
Outdoor lighting, kitchens, and kitchenettes

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Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

￥124,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer

￥52,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

Books

Conveniences

Laundry facilities

More

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Smart TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop

More

Air conditioning
Dryer
Heating
Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Security may be required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Cashless transactions are available

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: Security may be required

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property Registration Number GVRO9745

Frequently asked questions

Is Rail Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rail Hotel ?

As of Feb 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rail Hotel on Feb 23, 2026 start from ￥77,255, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rail Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rail Hotel ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rail Hotel located?

Located in Strand Historic District, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Rail Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10/10 Excellent

DUKE E.

May 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As Unique As It Gets

Highly recommend this very cool option when staying in Galveston. Unlike anything else, it's an exciting change of pace to for an overnight stay. The railcar is super clean and looks recently refurbished. The staff was over-the-top in efforts to assure we had everything we needed. We stayed during Railfest but any time is a good time for this property. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic T.

Jan 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and unique stay

This is a very unique, one in a life time experience staying in a historic train carriage.We stayed at Silver Foot which located inside the museum.Check in is easy and David and Chris were extremely friendly and helpful.The carriage has almost everything a 5 star hotel has. A dining table, one double bed, two bunker beds, a shower and two toilets.There is also a fridge.The museum locked it's gate after business hours but Chris is happy to let you in and out if needed. Just a phone call away.Overall, very present and unique experience.Highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlon H.

Jan 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Train Experience

Great experience and we had a great time. The muffins are the best I ever had.Thank you

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gale M.

Oct 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!! David, Chris, and Nick were always attentive to our needs. David was prompt in answering any online questions and met us at the rail car to show us the ropes.The Railroad Museum hotel was the perfect starting point for our family cruise. We will definitely do this again! The Grandkids had a great time. Thanks!!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great night in the museum.

Excellent night in the train museum in the Silver Foot train car. Was a perfect last night for our Galveston vacation. Most comfortable bunk bed ever! A definite great experience for train lovers.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Canada

Apr 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat Experience

Was a unique fun time. Kids thought was so fun to step back in history. The people taking care of the Railway cars and Museum were so kind and nice. Helped us in many ways. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023