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  • A charming brick bed and breakfast surrounded by greenery in Galena.

Welcome to Aldrich Guest House

The Perfect Escape in Historic Downtown Galena, IL

Aldrich Guest House offers the best that Galena has to offer. We are located on a quiet residential street away from the noise of Hwy 20 and the hustle and bustle of Main Street. Yet, we are just blocks from everything in downtown Galena, and our setting is both tranquil and park-like.

Aldrich Guest House offers five luxurious guest rooms in one of the finest historic homes in historic downtown Galena. Each guest room features a premium mattress to ensure a fabulous night of sleep and a private en suite bathroom with high-end toiletries and luxurious linens. Our guest rooms are equipped with smart TV’s, Amazon Echoes and high-speed Wi-Fi. And all stays include our nightly guest reception and our made-from-scratch award-winning breakfasts.

Our historic bed and breakfast inn comes with a rich and storied past. The Aldrich home was built in 1845 and has been a bed and breakfast in Galena since 1984. Most notably, Abraham Lincoln frequented the home in 1856,and Ulysses Grant came to dinner quite often in the late 1800s. It is even said that General Grant trained his troops on our lawn. Read More

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The #5 Bed and Breakfast in America!

#1 Rated Bed and Breakfast in Galena

The Aldrich home was built in 1845 and has been a bed and breakfast in Galena since 1984. In 2025, we were awarded TripAdvisor’s highest honor as one of the “Best of the Best.” Our current TripAdvisor rating is #1 in Galena and #5 in the whole U.S.

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Guestrooms

If you’re looking for a relaxing, authentic place to stay in Galena, look no further than Aldrich Guest House. We provide beautiful accommodations where you feel comfortable being yourself. We put our hearts into Aldrich Guest House, and we know you’ll love it as much as we do!

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Specials and Packages

Skip the stress of planning and step into something special. When you book one of our exclusive packages, we’ll handle the details. Let us take care of you. Make it a memorable trip with no stressful planning involved. Your significant other will love it.

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Explore Galena

Explore the charm of Galena, Illinois, with its historic Main Street, boutique shopping, and award-winning restaurants. From scenic hikes and wine tastings to river cruises and historic tours, there’s something for every kind of traveler.

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15 Reasons to Stay At Aldrich Guest House

  1. #5 rated BnB in the US and #1 rated BnB in Galena (TripAdvisor 2025)
  2. Historic downtown Galena location
  3. Over 1750 five star reviews on Google and TripAdvisor
  4. Best value luxury property in Galena
  5. Clean and contemporary décor
  6. Award winning breakfasts with flexible breakfast hours
  7. Situated on a quiet street with plentiful parking and a park-like setting
  8. Private bathrooms and zoned air-conditioning in all rooms
  9. The home hosted both Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant
  10. Free evening reception
  11. 72 hour cancellation available with purchase of cancellation insurance
  12. Smart tv's and high speed wifi in every room
  13. Contactless check-in and check-out
  14. New hot tub (winter 2026)
  15. Two new luxury showers (2026)
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Breakfast

At Aldrich Guest House, breakfast is more than just a meal - it's part of the experience. Each morning begins with a fresh, homemade breakfast crafted from quality ingredients and served with care.

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Gift Certificates

Give the gift of a memorable getaway with a gift certificate from Aldrich Guest House. It's the perfect way to share a relaxing experience filled with comfort and hospitality in beautiful Galena.

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What Our Guests Are Saying

Relax in Galena

  • Mary
    Thank you so much for you warm and welcoming hospitality! You are the most gracious hosts! My best friend and I enjoyed this beautiful historical home and its surroundings. We loved the Aldrich house as soon as we stepped in especially being greeted by the lovely staircase and enchanting living areas. Our charming room was tidy, quiet, and quite comfortable. It was a pleasure meeting and getting to know the other guests and especially the kind and friendly hosts. I also want to say, the breakfast was delicious and well presented! Our stay at the Aldrich House was the highlight of our visit to Galena
  • George
    The Aldrich house is historic and they do a beautiful job with their enthusiasm, kindness , great breakfast meals and attention to everyone's diet issues and preferences. They were great hosts at the happy hours, and participated in the conversations with historic details , their life experiences and info about the town. They made special breakfast choices and special evening birthday cupcakes on my wife's birthday. The place was beautifully clean, rooms clearly well updated and carefully detailed. We will definitely be back and have already recommended it to several friends. A complete nice romantic getaway in a great town .
  • Ray
    Our stay at Aldrich House was amazing from beginning to end. The atmosphere was friendly and accommodating beyond our expectations. The breakfasts were fresh and delicious with efforts to please. Innkeepers were very informative about what Galena has to offer for a visitor to the area.
  • Steve
    Prepare to be spoiled. Robert and Douglas are amazing hosts providing a gracious, relaxed, delicious and enchanting stay every time. Their passion for their craft is evident. While the guest house itself is pristine, the experience is not pretentious, in fact, it is a safe place to be yourself, enjoy your companions and explore the town of Galena, its history, and the amazing natural areas and outstanding views of the nearby countryside.