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Rail Hotel

History and luxury converge on the rails at this one-of-a-kind hotel where visitors explore museum exhibits by day and enjoy starlit railyard views by night

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Travelers enjoy history and comfort at Rail Hotel. Visit the Galveston Railroad Museum by day, stroll the 5-acre railyard under the stars, and relax in restored 1950's railcar accommodations with Smart TVs and coffee makers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$1,275
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

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About the area

Strand Historic District, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this bed & breakfast. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston 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

  • Galveston Railroad Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strand Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pier 21 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny Rockets - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hearsay on the Strand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La King's Confectionery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brews Brothers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yaga's Café - ‬5 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rail Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rail Hotel ?

As of 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rail Hotel on 26 Jan 2026 start from AU$1,275.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rail Hotel ?

On-site parking is available at the 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 within a 10-minute walk of Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Rail Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gale M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!! David, Chris, and Nick were always attentive to our needs. David was prompt in answering any online questions and met us at the rail car to show us the ropes.The Railroad Museum hotel was the perfect starting point for our family cruise. We will definitely do this again! The Grandkids had a great time. Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

Edward P.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025