We invite you to come experience all that historic Galena, Illinois has to offer while staying in one of our nine tastefully decorated bed and breakfast guest rooms, each with its own private bath and cozy resting space. Farmers’ Guest House is the perfect Galena bed and breakfast with a long and storied history of charm and hospitality. While you could choose to stay at any number of Galena hotels, or even a Galena resort, there is only one Farmers’ Guest House Galena bed and breakfast. Since 1867 we have kept our doors open to all varieties of getaway travelers and passersby. Our Galena bed and breakfast started off as a bakery, goods store and hotel, where our first guests were the farmers who stopped in while they brought their goods to market in Galena. Townspeople gathered here to meet and share with one another the delicious food and wine that has made Galena famous.
Galena’s elements of history, hospitality, charm and romance are all mixed into one splendid Galena bed and breakfast. Experience it here at the Farmers’ Guest House. Discover one of our amazing lodging suites during your stay in Galena. Enjoy a cozy night by the fireplace in the Camelot Suite or a relaxing soak in the whirlpool in Pete and Eleanor’s Suite; curl up on the couch in the living room with one of hundreds of books from Janet’s Heritage Library and a glass of wine from the bottle you hand picked while visiting a local Galena winery. You can also experience wine, cheeses and delightful conversation with new friends at wine time every evening at 5:30 p.m. in the dining room of this Galena Inn.
The Farmers Guest House is located right in the heart and soul of downtown Galena; close to all Galena attractions and Galena area events. From our Galena bed and breakfast’s central location on Spring Street Artists Row you can enjoy all that Galena has to offer. Anyone who has ever been to Galena will tell you that it is a welcoming town with ornate 19th century architecture, award-winning local cuisine, several Galena wineries and a fabulous local brewery. Galena restaurant dining options range from locally sourced beef, to traditional American restaurants to international, Italian, pub and grill and food the whole family can agree on, pizza. Also, enjoy active conversation at one of our local Galena cafes and coffee shops, or, if relaxation is on the agenda, enjoy a Galena spa experience with a personal massage, or a couples side by side massage – in suite, or a one of several Galena spas.
Galena is in fact renowned for its wineries and shopping, and boasts a variety of unique options for Galena shopping antiques and collectibles, clothing and accessories, home and garden, confectionery, specialty foods and gifts. Discover the finest Galena wines, dining, shopping and more! We will have all the resources you need to make the most of your trip to Galena once you arrive at the Farmers Guest House.
Of course, some of our Galena bed and breakfast guests enjoy themselves without even leaving our cozy Galena Inn and suites. The Farmers Guest House Inn offers guests the opportunity to unwind and shop the Littlest Gift Shop, or enjoy the fresh air from one of our tranquil seating areas situated throughout the Farmers Guest House grounds.
We welcome you to celebrate special Galena events at the Farmers Guest House Inn, as well. Our Galena Inn is perfect for the intimate wedding with family and friends that you have always dreamed of, and family outings are a popular choice among our guests, too, since there is something for everyone at the Farmers Guest House Inn and grounds.
Sometimes, however, you just want a Galena getaway with friends. We know that, and we are here to say that a weekend at the Farmers Guest House is the perfect place for your girlfriends getaway in Galena, if you’re looking for some much-needed relaxation. Experience aromatherapy treatments and relieve stress with a hot stone massage at one of the many full-service Galena spas. Enjoy coffeehouse conversation followed by gourmet dinners and a night out in Galena for cocktails at one of the friendly Galena pubs, intimate wine bars or eclectic lounges.
Lastly, the Farmers Guest House is an excellent choice for an anniversary or a romantic getaway in Galena. Our Galena lodging is perfect to rekindle or ignite a relationship with your significant other. Share in the spirit of Galena’s history, charm and romance with someone you love, and we will put a roof over your head.
All these reasons and more make the Farmers Guest House the Galena bed and breakfast that you simply have to see for yourself. We can’t wait to meet you!
Our Gift To You
Stay 2 nights mid-week (Sunday thru Thursday – excluding holidays) and receive your choice of a $50.00 gift certificate to Fried Green Tomatoes Restaurant or Clover on Main for Spa Services. *
Midweek Getaway
3 Nights (Sun – Thurs) for the price of 2 at our regular weekend rate! Why wait until the weekend to get away? Transform the middle of the week into a sizzling romantic escape. 3 nights lodging includes a full breakfast each morning – wine & cheese @ 5:30 p.m. each evening and a bottomless cookie jar that is always available.*
* Cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts, donation certificates or reduced rates.
