Elkader, IA

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Iron through truss bridge crosses the Des Moines River from Ottumwa Iowa to Turkey Island. Train bridge built in 1911.
Waterfront Hotel

Waterfront Hotel

3 out of 5
113 S Main St Prairie Du Chien WI
$125 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$140 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Prairie Du Chien. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (936 reviews)
"This is one of the nicest and cleanest motels we have stayed in. This was our third stay and we are already looking forward to next year. The breakfast was very good and everything was fresh. We also enjoyed the bar, especially the staff who were friendly and attentive to our needs."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Waterfront Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Prairie Du Chien

Quality Inn & Suites Prairie Du Chien

2.5 out of 5
37268 US Highway 18 Prairie Du Chien WI
Fully refundable
$72 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$80 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Prairie Du Chien. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (455 reviews)
"Nicely hot hot tub. Fun pool with beach balls provided. Everything worked fine and was clean. Good price beer and drinks available at desk. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Prairie Du Chien
Windsor Place Inn

Windsor Place Inn

2 out of 5
1936 Marquette Road South Prairie Du Chien WI
$66 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$72 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Prairie Du Chien. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I brought my 90 year old mother with me. We were booked for a room on the second floor but there are no elevators so they gladly placed me in a room on the first floor with handicap amenities."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Windsor Place Inn
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Charming 2-bedroom suite A with WiFi, AC in adorable Elkader

Charming 2-bedroom suite A with WiFi, AC in adorable Elkader

Elkader IA
Stay at this apartment in Elkader. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and air conditioning. Popular attraction Carter House Museum is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"The apartment is spacious, very clean, and comfortable. It features beautiful views of Elkader. The location is in easy walking distance to the shops, restaurants, and riverfront trail. I hope to stay again."

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Charming 2-bedroom suite A with WiFi, AC in adorable Elkader
Elkader Jailhouse Inn

Elkader Jailhouse Inn

Elkader IA
Stay at this vacation home in Elkader. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attraction Carter House Museum is located nearby.
Elkader Jailhouse Inn
1st Floor 2BR Downtown + 2 Parking Spaces

1st Floor 2BR Downtown + 2 Parking Spaces

Elkader IA
Stay at this apartment in Elkader. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Carter House Museum is located nearby.
1st Floor 2BR Downtown + 2 Parking Spaces
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Carter House Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Carter House Museum during your travels in Elkader.

Carter House Museum

Keystone Bridge

After visiting Keystone Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elkader.

Keystone Bridge

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