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Travellers love the significant historical sites they find in Dubuque. And while you’re here, you can visit the major shopping area and scenic riverfront. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Julien Dubuque is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Five Flags Center is a short walk away.

In Dubuque, you’ll find 111 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia, including 2 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

Dubuque is notable for landmarks like Five Flags Center, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and Carnegie-Stout Public Library. Cultural venues include National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Dubuque Museum of Art and Riverboat Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Diamond Jo Casino and Port of Dubuque Marina.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can sleep someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Period features or traditional architecture are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Dubuque, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Dubuque, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.