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Rail Hotel

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Food and drink
Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Immerse yourself in a unique blend of history and luxury at Rail Hotel. Explore the Galveston Railroad Museum’s exhibits, enjoy moonlit strolls around the 5-acre railyard, or unwind with Smart TV and coffee makers in your restored 1950's railcar accommodations.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Strand Historic District, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this bed & breakfast. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Port of Galveston - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brews Brothers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hearsay on the Strand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red Light Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Yaga's Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Rockets - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rail Hotel

Bed & breakfast near Port of Galveston
A short walk from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, Rail Hotel provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property and books
Room features
All guest rooms at Rail Hotel offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Outdoor lighting, kitchens and kitchenettes

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Security may be required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Security may be required
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GVRO9745
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rail Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rail Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rail Hotel ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rail Hotel located?

Located in Strand Historic District, this bed & breakfast is steps away from Galveston Railroad Museum and Port of Galveston. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Rail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arlon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Train Experience

Great experience and we had a great time. The muffins are the best I ever had.Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DUKE E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As Unique As It Gets

Highly recommend this very cool option when staying in Galveston. Unlike anything else, it's an exciting change of pace to for an overnight stay. The railcar is super clean and looks recently refurbished. The staff was over-the-top in efforts to assure we had everything we needed. We stayed during Railfest but any time is a good time for this property. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great night in the museum.

Excellent night in the train museum in the Silver Foot train car. Was a perfect last night for our Galveston vacation. Most comfortable bunk bed ever! A definite great experience for train lovers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat Experience

Was a unique fun time. Kids thought was so fun to step back in history. The people taking care of the Railway cars and Museum were so kind and nice. Helped us in many ways. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and unique stay

This is a very unique, one in a life time experience staying in a historic train carriage.We stayed at Silver Foot which located inside the museum.Check in is easy and David and Chris were extremely friendly and helpful.The carriage has almost everything a 5 star hotel has. A dining table, one double bed, two bunker beds, a shower and two toilets.There is also a fridge.The museum locked it's gate after business hours but Chris is happy to let you in and out if needed. Just a phone call away.Overall, very present and unique experience.Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025