The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Galena

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Galena

Visiting Galena, Illinois for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Galena, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Galena based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Galena for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Galena before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Galena for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Galena for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Galena IL

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 11334 Oldenburg Lane, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Galena IL has great rooms from $135 (before taxes). It offers skiing, a water park, a fitness center, breakfast, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a game room at this relaxing hotel. The water slides are especially fun! The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Water park
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


WorldMark Galena

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is WorldMark Galena which has nice rooms starting at $159. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a hot tub, a game room, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5129 West Longhollow Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.2 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Galena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $146. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 9853 US Highway 20. You'll also find a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.9 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Designer Inn and Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $112, Best Western Designer Inn and Suites, at 9923 W US Route 20 provides an outdoor pool, skiing, a fitness center, breakfast, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 0.8 miles from the city center, too. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Stoney Creek Hotel - Galena

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Galena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Stoney Creek Hotel - Galena has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $127 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 940 Galena Square Drive. Furthermore, it also offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, family rooms, and a heated pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Belle Aire Mansion Guest House Galena

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $139 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Belle Aire Mansion Guest House Galena is 9.30 out of 10. This place has room service, breakfast, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $139, and it's located at 11410 Route 20 West. We also love the bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, wedding services, and a library which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Ramada by Wyndham Galena Hotel & Day Spa

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Galena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A cool place is Ramada by Wyndham Galena Hotel & Day Spa because it has great rooms that start at $103. It has a casino, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 11383 Us Highway 20. Only 1.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa at this convenient hotel. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave


Cloran Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Cloran Mansion Bed & Breakfast offers breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $178 (before taxes). It's located at 1237 Franklin St - Galena and has earned a guest rating of 9.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a spa, free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 miles from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Victorian Mansion Galena

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

Located at 301 South High Street - Galena, Victorian Mansion Galena has great rooms from $216 (before taxes). It offers a casino, free parking, a pool table, horse riding, and laundry facilities. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, private parking, and picnic areas which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Lefevre Inn and Resort

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Galena
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool

A great place to stay is Lefevre Inn and Resort which has nice rooms starting at $176. Offering a pool, room service, parking, breakfast, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 9917 West Deininger Lane. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. It's located just 1.8 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Dubuque.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Galena, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Galena, Best Hotels for One Week in Galena, Best Hotels for One Night in Galena, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Galena.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Galena?

Galena Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$149

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Galena, Illinois. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Galena, Illinois based on data from 10 hotels is an affordable $149. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Galena.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $168
  • 2-star hotels: $131


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