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Rail Hotel

B&B near Port of Galveston in Galveston

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Interior
Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Railroad Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Strand Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Strand Historic District stay.A stay at this Strand Historic District B&B places you steps from Port of Galveston and within a 10-minute walk of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Galveston Railroad Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Strand Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pier 21 - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand 1894 Opera House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny Rockets - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brews Brothers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La King's Confectionery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Sapphire Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hearsay on the Strand - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rail Hotel

Experience luxury accommodations on a restored 1950’s railcar at the living history Galveston Railroad Museum. This elegantly appointed Silver Foot rail car features California Redwood paneling, well- appointed kitchen, complete with dishwasher, premium bed linens, and is uniquely located on a 5 acre railyard adjacent to the 1936 Train Depot. Guests enjoy visiting museum exhibits, touring railcars during museum hours, or the ambience of a moonlit stroll. Exhibits include art, model trains, memorabilia, train simulator, and the Ghosts of Travelers Past sculptures.
Current exhibits include Dining in Style, 20th Century Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, and Traveling on a City at Sea: The Story of the Battleship Texas.
Amenities include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, microwave, cookware, dining place settings, Smart TV, complimentary parking, 24 hour Porter service.
Wireless Internet access available with surcharge. Welcome Aboard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Books

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number GVRO9745

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rail Hotel to the airport?

This bed & breakfast is 35.5 mi (43-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rail Hotel ?

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rail Hotel on Jun 2, 2026 start from $1,002, 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.

Does Rail Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Rail Hotel to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 3.2 mi (5-min drive) from Galveston Island Beaches and 3.3 mi (14-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rail Hotel offer free breakfast?

This bed & breakfast does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rail Hotel ?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Rail Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rail Hotel ?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Rail Hotel have a pool?

This bed & breakfast does not have a pool.

Does Rail Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Rail Hotel to downtown Galveston?

This bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi away from Galveston.

Rail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil S., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
A very unique experience that our family enjoyed. The Silverfoot is quite big. We had plenty of room for two adults and 4 kids. Wandering around the rail yard after hours is really fun. Location is very good. Easy to walk to the Strand and the sea wall. Getting in and out of the property can be a bit tedious as you have to call the caretaker to unlock the gates but he’s very responsive. The guest fees go to help support the rail museum which we liked. Overall we would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Downing J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gale M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Edward P.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DUKE E., Houston, TX (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Arlon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Dominic T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Linda S., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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