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A spacious indoor area with a pool, multiple dining tables and chairs, and a large tree.

A hotel atrium with a glass ceiling, two pools, and outdoor seating areas.

A spacious indoor area with a pool table, a ping pong table, and several tables and chairs.

1. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

2.8 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Sarah

Rp1.828.792

Rp2.048.247 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A breakfast buffet area with clear glass containers of food, a sign promoting waffles, and a wall with kitchen utensils illustrations.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a sign indicating a 1900 clearance height.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a Hilton Honors badge, and a snack display.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a tiled floor, and windows with a view.

2. Hampton Inn Dubuque

2.6 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Dale

Rp2.059.312

Rp2.324.509 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a stone accent wall, a kitchen area, and a television.

A hotel pantry with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and condiments.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and white lounge chairs, and a sunbed.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, two small tables, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

3. Dubuque Inn & Suites

2.8 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Lisa

Rp1.337.920

Rp1.498.470 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a clock, and a sofa with cushions.

A modern kitchen with a buffet setup, including a fruit bowl, salad bar, and various appliances.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a television, a bathtub, and a TV stand.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

3 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Lin

Rp1.523.782

Rp1.706.635 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and hanging pendant lights.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a blue sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a large mirror.

5. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

3 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Roger

Rp1.214.072

Rp1.359.760 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and curtains.

A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn by Choice Hotels," a parking lot, and a building with multiple windows.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and ceiling, blue chairs, and a water slide.

A spacious kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, and a stone backsplash.

6. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

2.5 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Jose

Rp1.069.974

Rp1.247.005 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A breakfast area with a counter, chairs, and a coffee station.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and landscaped gardens.

A reception area with a green counter, a reception desk, a clock, and a plant.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a selection of bottles on shelves.

7. Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

2.4 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Chris

Rp1.075.760

Rp1.204.852 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A room with a round table surrounded by wicker chairs, large arched windows, and a brick floor.

A cozy cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a kitchen area.

A room with large windows, a bed, a wooden table, and wicker furniture.

A sunset view with chairs facing a lake, surrounded by trees.

8. Four Mounds Inn

10.1 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Sanghoon

Rp2.234.688

Rp2.502.814 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a balcony overlooking the lobby.

A spacious lobby with patterned carpet, ornate ceiling, and classic furniture.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a reception area in the background.

A person at a counter with a telephone, a cash register, and a computer.

9. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque, 6.1 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Diana

Rp2.413.861

Rp2.723.029 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a wooden wall, seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a coffee machine.

A modern interior with a fireplace, seating area, and wooden accents.

10. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8.8 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Nola

Rp2.075.584

Rp2.324.655 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'TownePlace by Marriott' sign, outdoor seating area, and a covered entrance.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a covered outdoor seating area, and a sign reading "Towneplay by Marriott."

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a microwave, and a red appliance. There is a gray sofa with a blue pillow and a red pillow.

11. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Historic Millwork District, 6.7 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

thomas

Rp2.693.920

Rp3.017.190 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a brick wall with a poster.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two ottomans, and a small table with a lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and chairs.

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

12. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

8.8 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Nancy

Rp1.844.160

Rp2.065.459 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire pit, overlooking a street with buildings and a large glass structure.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A wooden building with a balcony and a sign that reads 'Daboeque Arboretum Botanical Gardens.'

13. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Downtown Dubuque, 6.2 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Rebecca

Rp1.771.840

Rp2.002.540 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hallway with framed portraits on the wall, a staircase with a wooden handrail, and a chandelier.

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a patterned carpet.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a chandelier.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

14. Redstone Inn And Suites

Downtown Dubuque, 6 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Scott

Rp2.260.000

Rp2.712.000 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, displayed in metal trays.

A hotel room with a TV, a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a sink.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a clock on the wall.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

4.9 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Bruce

Rp1.645.280

Rp1.842.713 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a large fan on the ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a green bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a blue accent wall.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a breakfast bar.

16. American Inn and Suites

10.4 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Emil

Rp1.126.384

Rp1.182.794 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor water park with multiple slides and pools.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, comfortable seating, and a variety of plants.

An indoor water park with various water features and play structures.

Outdoor patio seating with tables and chairs, string lights, and umbrellas.

17. Grand Harbor Resort

6.7 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Greg

Rp2.129.643

Rp2.385.200 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

A multi-story building with a sign indicating it is a Tesla Medbed Center.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a view of the sea through the window.

18. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

8.2 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

George

Rp2.099.088

Rp2.329.608 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a neon sign for Budweiser.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and umbrellas branded with Samuel Adams.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

4.8 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

KEVIN

Rp976.320

Rp1.093.478 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinets, and orange walls.

A hotel hallway with framed artwork on the walls, doors with room numbers, and patterned carpet.

A lobby with two leather sofas, a coffee table, a framed picture of Dubuque, IOWA, a potted plant, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two large framed pictures of a river scene.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

3.3 km from Storybook Park & Zoo

Taylour

Rp906.712

Rp1.060.718 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Storybook Park & Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Dubuque	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Dubuque Inn & Suites	7.6 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA	7.6 Good 1,001 reviews	View
MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20	7.2 Good 641 reviews	View

Top Storybook Park & Zoo Hotel Reviews

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

8/10 Good

"The old Timmerman lodge. Rooms were adequate and clean yet smelled musty - likely age. Exterior of property needs serious love."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel and room were very clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good with hot, cold and fruit options. Bed was comfy."

Hotel Julien Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The place was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. Everything was well organized, and the atmosphere made our stay even more enjoyable. We truly appreciated the excellent service and attention to detail. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing and pleasant experience. We look forward to staying here again!"

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great, staff friendly and helpful. This is where I stay every time I go to Dubuque."

The Hancock House

10/10 Excellent

"It is a lovely place to stay, with a beautiful view from the hill top..."

MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

8/10 Good

"The room was nice but the dishwasher was broken and there was an inch of stagnant water in it. The coffee maker was not working either. I was on the top floor and there were pigeons outside making noise all night."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"kinda people room nice and cold what else is needed"

Redstone Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Robert was very helpful and we found the breakfast better than our expectations."

Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

8/10 Good

"Hotel was fine and breakfast was good - wifi didn’t work for anyone in our group."

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Riley Park

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English Ridge Park

English Ridge Park is just one of the places to see in Dubuque, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Kennedy Mall

7.6/10 (149 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kennedy Mall during your stay in Dubuque. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Welu Park

Welu Park is just one of the places to see in Dubuque, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Usha Park

After visiting Usha Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dubuque. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Bergfeld Recreation Area

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University of Dubuque

8.8/10 (153 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Dubuque during your trip to Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Storybook Park & Zoo?

Storybook Park & Zoo is located in Dubuque. This historic area is known for its stunning river views and array of dining options. You'll find 143 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Storybook Park & Zoo?

Hotel Julien Dubuque is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. It's located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Storybook Park & Zoo. Other good options within 5 miles include Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque and Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center.

How many hotels are there near Storybook Park & Zoo?

Expedia has 143 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Storybook Park & Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Storybook Park & Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Storybook Park & Zoo.

What can I see and do near Storybook Park & Zoo?

Study the collections at National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Riverboat Museum or Dubuque Museum of Art. While you're exploring, swing by Five Flags Center, Julien Dubuque Bridge and Carnegie-Stout Public Library to learn a bit about the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Swiss Valley Park and Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

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Our top choices for Storybook Park & Zoo hotels

1. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

2. Hampton Inn Dubuque

3. Dubuque Inn & Suites

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

5. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

6. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

7. Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

8. Four Mounds Inn

9. Hotel Julien Dubuque

10. The Key Hotel Dubuque, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

12. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

13. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

14. Redstone Inn And Suites

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

16. American Inn and Suites

17. Grand Harbor Resort

18. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

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Top Storybook Park & Zoo Hotel Reviews

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

The Hancock House

MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque by IHG

Redstone Inn And Suites

Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

Other attractions near Storybook Park & Zoo

FDR Park

Riley Park

English Ridge Park

Kennedy Mall

Welu Park

Usha Park

Bergfeld Recreation Area

University of Dubuque

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