Hey there, fellow wanderers! Welcome to the vibrant city of Dubuque, where the nightlife beckons and adventure awaits. If you're dreaming of exploring this charming city with your buddies without draining your bank account, then you're in for a treat. Let's dive into the world of budget-friendly accommodations that will keep your pockets happy while you paint the town red after dark.
Dubuque, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the United States, offers a plethora of exciting activities to fill your nights with laughter and joy. Picture this – roaming the lively streets, hopping from one cozy bar to another, indulging in delicious local cuisine, and dancing the night away under the starlit sky. Sounds like a dream, right? With the right accommodation choice, this dream can easily become a reality for you and your squad.
As you embark on your backpacking journey through Dubuque, you'll find a range of wallet-friendly hotel options that cater to your every need without compromising on comfort or style. From charming guesthouses to trendy hostels, the city boasts a diverse array of accommodations that won't burn a hole in your pocket. So, pack light, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready to experience the best of Dubuque's nightlife scene without breaking the bank.
Imagine waking up in a cozy room, the sun streaming in through the window, ready to start another day of exploration and fun with your friends. That's the beauty of finding affordable yet quality accommodation in Dubuque – it allows you to save on your stay so you can splurge on memorable experiences that will stay with you long after you've bid farewell to this enchanting city. So, whether you're a savvy traveler on a budget or simply looking to make the most of your trip without overspending, Dubuque has the perfect spot for you and your companions to call home during your escapades.
Best Affordable Hotels in Dubuque
Dubuque Accommodation lists:
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Dubuque
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The 2-star Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Dubuque, situated within 25 minutes' walk of Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center, offers an exercise room and various recreational opportunities. The modern hotel features 58 rooms in a recreational area, at a distance of 4.1 km from culture-oriented attractions such as National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.
While staying in the designer accommodation, you are invited to discover the 120 - ft Shot Tower, located a 10-minute ride away, or visit sports venues like Lacoma Golf Course, which is 15 minutes away by car. The budget Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Dubuque is also at a moderate distance from such natural sights as the 1432-acre EB Lyons Interpretive Center at Mines of Spain Park.
The nearby notable religious buildings include Saint Lukes United Methodist Church, at a distance of 4.8 km from the business property.
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel And Conference Center
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Located 10 minutes' drive from Dubuque Museum of Art, the 3-star Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel And Conference Center features a cash machine and a lift. Boasting a heated swimming pool, the family hotel is nestled 4.6 km from natural attractions like Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
Situated 10 minutes by car from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, the award-winning accommodation also gives access to such sports venues as Bunker Hill Golf Course, which is 5 minutes away by car. The Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel And Conference Center is a few minutes' drive from Kennedy Mall in Dubuque.
Entertainment options in the area feature Five Flags Center Theater 3.6 km from this Dubuque property.
The spacious rooms include a sitting area and a deck, furnished with a carpeted floor, and some of them face the pool. Guests can also use a hot tub and a shower, along with such amenities as a hairdryer and free toiletries.
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Grand Harbor Resort
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The 3-star Grand Harbor Resort Dubuque is situated merely 350 metres from Port of Dubuque Marina and features a fitness centre, a lazy river, and a shared lounge. This family-friendly hotel is within walking distance of many of the attractions including National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and Grand River Center.
While staying in the accommodation, you are invited to discover Q Casino, located a 10-minute ride away, or visit sports venues like Lacoma Golf Course, which is 2.7 km away. The Grand Harbor Resort Dubuque offers proximity to natural sights like the 164 - acre Eagle Point Public Park (4.8 km) and the 80-acre Louis Murphy Park (3.6 km).
Visit Wetland, around a 5-minute drive from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Entertainment in the area includes Five Flags Center Event Venue just a short stroll from Grand Harbor Resort.
You can choose from one of the 193 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable flat-screen television, and self-catering amenities like coffee/tea makers. Guests can also make use of a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as hairdryers and bath sheets.
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dubuque, Ia
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Offering a vending machine and a lift, the 3-star Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dubuque, Ia is located within a 15-minute drive of National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Boasting a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool onsite, the inn features a swimming pool along with a beautiful location.
Situated a 15-minute stroll from Kennedy Mall, this accommodation also gives access to such sports venues as Bunker Hill Golf Course, which is 10 minutes away by car. Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is at a distance of 4.5 km from the Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dubuque, Ia and Dubuque Regional airport is 20 km away.
The property is also within walking distance of Crystal Lake. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dubuque, Ia stands around 6 km from Saint Lukes United Methodist Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
This accommodation offers 31 rooms, some of them feature free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV, as well as comforts such as an iron and ironing board, and air conditioner. They are outfitted with traditional decor. A hot tub and a shower, along with such amenities as a hairdryer, are also at guests' disposal. A kitchen with coffee/tea making equipment and a refrigerator are available in an apartment.
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Days Inn By Wyndham Dubuque
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Located 5 minutes by car from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, the 2-star Days Inn By Wyndham Dubuque includes 162 rooms. This lovely inn lies a 10-minute ride from Mines of Spain Recreation Area, and offers an American-style restaurant and a swimming pool onsite.
The accommodation is in a recreational area of Dubuque. The sprawling Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque is 5 minutes' drive from the hotel in Dubuque.
Such entertainment attractions as Q Casino are also about 4 km away.
Some rooms have heated flooring and private bathrooms. For more comfort, hairdryers and complimentary toiletries, along with a shower and a sink, are provided.
Hotels in Dubuque
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Dubuque |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel And Conference Center |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Grand Harbor Resort |
Super 8 By Wyndham Dubuque Motel
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Situated in a shopping area, the comfortable 2-star Super 8 By Wyndham Dubuque Motel gives access to entertainment venues like Five Flags Center Theater, about 10 minutes away by car. The non-smoking motel serves Mexican dishes prepared in the Mexican restaurant on site.
The pet-friendly accommodation is conveniently located 25 minutes on foot from Bell Tower Performing Arts Theater and 4.7 km from Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The Super 8 By Wyndham Dubuque Motel is also 5 minutes' drive the Catholic Loras College.
The comfortable property is also within walking distance of Sundown Mountain. The area offers shopping experiences such as Kennedy Mall, which is within 5 minutes' drive of Super 8 By Wyndham Dubuque Motel.
This Dubuque property features 61 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Guests can also use a shower/bath combination, along with such amenities as hairdryers and towels.
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Hotel Julien Dubuque
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Situated around 5 minutes on foot from Five Flags Center Event Venue, the welcoming 3-star Hotel Julien Dubuque features facials, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities. This boutique hotel is located in a downtown area, not so far from Dubuque Museum of Art, which is an interesting cultural attraction.
The accommodation is in the heart of Dubuque, 10 minutes by car from Q Casino and only an 8-minute stroll from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. The charming Julien offers proximity to such natural sights as Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center (3.3 km) and the 80-acre Louis Murphy Park (2.8 km).
Visit Wetland, 800 metres from this Dubuque property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Hotel Julien Dubuque is situated at a moderate distance from Mystique Community Ice Center Arena, while Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center bus station lies a 10-minute walk away.
Facing the city, some of the 94 rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and such essentials as individual climate control and an ironing set. Also, there is a tea and coffee making facilities as well as smoke detectors and an electronic key card provided. Offering amenities such as dressing gowns and towels, the private bathrooms have a hot tub and a separate shower. Guests are welcome to use a kitchenette with coffee and tea making equipment, a refrigerator, and glassware in a family room.
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena By Ihg
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Offering a gym, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities, the 3-star Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena, An Ihg Hotel is conveniently located, just 9 minutes' walk from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Boasting a location just near Dubuque Museum of Art, the inn includes 193 rooms and an indoor swimming pool.
This smoke-free property is situated in the very heart of Dubuque, close to a motorway. The Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena, An Ihg is around a 5-minute walk from Dubuque Art Center and only 13 minutes' walk from Grand River Center.
Visit Wetland, a 12-minute stroll from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. There is the 80-acre Louis Murphy Park a 10-minute ride away, while Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center bus station quite close to Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena, An Ihg Hotel.
All of the smoke-free rooms are complete with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a coffee machine, and some of them include a terrace and a place for dining. Guests can use a spa bath and a shower/bath combination, along with hair dryers. Some of these spacious rooms have views of the sea. Looking onto the sea, the apartment features kitchen with a microwave, a dishwasher, and fridges.
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Mainstay Suites Dubuque At Hwy 20
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Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the 3-star Mainstay Suites Dubuque At Hwy 20 hotel is nestled in Dubuque, around a 10-minute ride from Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Featuring 75 rooms with views of the courtyard, this classic hotel is 15 minutes by car from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.
Situated in the business district of Dubuque, the accommodation is 4.8 km from educational places such as the private university "Loras College". Dubuque Museum of Art is 15 minutes' drive from the Mainstay Suites Dubuque At Hwy 20, while Dubuque Regional airport is 20 km from it.
Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being within walking distance of Kennedy Mall.
Some rooms have ironing facilities and climate control, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. They are furnished with classic decor. A sink and a shower/bath combination, along with such comforts as hairdryers and bath sheets, are also provided.
Quality Inn Dubuque On Hwy 20
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Quality Inn Dubuque On Hwy 20 includes 51 rooms and is around a 15-minute drive from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property and parking is provided on site.
This inn has a prime location a short distance from Bunker Hill Golf Course, while shopping venues like Kennedy Mall are about 5 minutes away by car. Riverwalk is a mere 5 minutes' stroll from the perfect hotel, and Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is 4.8 km away.
No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit the non - denominational Word of Life Church, a popular place of worship located relatively near the property.
Some of the quiet rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a coffee machine. This 2-star hotel has elegant furniture and carpeted flooring. A bathtub and a shower, along with such comforts as a hair dryer and free toiletries, are also provided.
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Baymont By Wyndham Dubuque Hotel
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The 2-star Baymont By Wyndham Dubuque Hotel stands 4.8 km from Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and features 24-hour front desk assistance and late check-out service. Guests can visit Riverwalk, which is a 5-minute walk away, and enjoy an indoor swimming pool or sauna facilities and an indoor pool.
Situated in the business district of Dubuque, this comfortable inn is 15 minutes by car from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Perfect for those who seek new knowledge, the private university "Loras College" is 4.5 km from the Baymont By Wyndham Dubuque.
The accommodation stands just a minute's drive from the non - denominational Word of Life Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
This Dubuque property welcomes guests to 82 smoke-free rooms. Some of them come with free wireless internet and a TV along with a coffeemaker. You will find a microwave, coffee/tea making facilities, and a fridge as well. A bathtub and a sauna, along with such comforts as hair dryers and complimentary toiletries, are also provided.