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Entrance to the unique Silver Foot
Food and drink
Living area
Room
Master Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
$507
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Galveston, TX
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Price is $507 avg per night,

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Strand Historic District, a neighborhood in Galveston, is home to this bed & breakfast. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Moody Gardens, while Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are popular area attractions. Galveston Railroad Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Port of Galveston - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strand Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Liberty of the Seas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stuttgarden Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La King's Confectionery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Texas Cruise Ship Terminal - ‬9 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.

Property manager

David Robertson

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

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

No pets allowed
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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
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 Mar 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rail Hotel on Mar 26, 2025 start from $776.25, 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.

What time is check-in at Rail Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rail Hotel ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rail Hotel located?

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

Rail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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