Must-see hotels in Galway City

  • Glenlo Abbey Hotel

    Galway City

    Set on the shores of Lough Corrib, 4km northwest of Galway, this 1740-built stone manor is the ancestral home of the Ffrench family, one of Galway's 14…

  • House Hotel

    Galway City

    Inside a former warehouse in the liveliest part of the city, Galway's hippest hotel has a stunning lobby with retro-styled furnishings and modern art,…

  • Heron's Rest

    Galway City

    The thoughtful hosts of this B&B in a lovely row of houses on the banks of the Corrib provide binoculars and deck chairs so you can sit outside and enjoy…

  • Kinlay Hostel

    Galway City

    The central location, cosy lounge, mellow vibe, pool table and smart kitchen and eating area make this large, brightly lit hostel a winner. Dorms vary in…

  • G Hotel

    Galway City

    Contrasting with its business-complex location near Lough Atalia, the stunning G Hotel has avant-garde interiors designed by Galwegian milliner-to-the…

  • Adare Guesthouse

    Galway City

    Overlooking a football pitch and children’s playground, this beautifully kept guesthouse has generously sized rooms and service that runs like clockwork…

  • Galway City Hostel

    Galway City

    The awards keep rolling in for this cheery, orange-trimmed spot directly across from the train station, thanks to beds with electrical sockets and USB…

  • Huntsman Inn

    Galway City

    On Lough Atalia, 1.5km northeast of central Galway, the Huntsman suits those who'd rather not stay in the city's busy heart. Its 12 rooms are streamlined…

  • Sleepzone

    Galway City

    In a bright red and yellow building, this big, busy backpacker base has over 200 beds in equally colourful dorms (most with their own bathrooms) and…

  • Stop

    Galway City

    Done up with contemporary artworks, stripped floorboards and bold colours, this design-conscious B&B delivers snug rooms where aesthetically pleasing…

  • St Martins

    Galway City

    The nearest thing to staying with your own Irish relatives is checking into this welcoming B&B. Run by warm-hearted Mary, the impeccably kept older-style…

  • Ardawn House

    Galway City

    Green shrubs frame the front door of this red-brick house towards the end of the B&B-lined College Rd strip. Inside, antique-style furniture sits in…

  • Snoozles Quay St

    Galway City

    Housed in a converted medieval building, bright, well-run Snoozles has clean rooms and an epicentral location surrounded by pubs. There's a spacious self…

  • Residence Hotel

    Galway City

    The Residence is surrounded by Quay St's music-filled pubs. Its 20 rooms are small but strikingly decorated, with street-art-style murals above the beds…

  • Park House Hotel

    Galway City

    The lobby in this traditional hotel is stuffed with heavy carpets, drapes, marble and romantic statuary. A former farm-feed warehouse, its bedrooms are…

  • Hotel Meyrick

    Galway City

    Known as the Railway Hotel when it opened in 1852, and later as the Great Southern Hotel, this stately showpiece looms large over Eyre Sq – rooms…

  • 7 Cross Street

    Galway City

    Inside a historic stone building, these 10 rooms are minuscule, so amenities are minimal. But the rooms feature bright fabrics in contemporary shades like…

  • Snoozles Forster Street

    Galway City

    Dorms (with four, six or 10 beds) and private rooms all have bathrooms at this sociable 130-bed hostel near the train and bus stations. Continental…

  • Garvey’s Inn

    Galway City

    There are sweeping Eyre Sq views from some rooms in this authentic pub dating from 1861. Checked fabrics and dark-wood furniture give rooms a cosy feel…

  • St Judes

    Galway City

    In this elegant, double-fronted 1920s stone manor house, three individually furnished rooms feature antique-style chairs, polished floorboards and…

  • Western Hotel

    Galway City

    These three Georgian buildings have original period architectural details, with a modern block located behind. The 40 rooms are spacious, with good-sized…

  • Skeffington Arms Hotel

    Galway City

    'The Skeff' – a boisterously popular pub-club in the same building – makes this hotel overlooking Eyre Sq a favourite with hen and stag parties, and also…

  • Harbour Hotel

    Galway City

    There are views out over Galway's vast tidal flats from many of the 96 rooms in this large, modern, three-winged hotel. Pricier bedrooms boast espresso…

  • Griffin Lodge

    Galway City

    You'll be welcomed like a long-lost friend at this well-kept B&B, situated on a peaceful suburban street about 1km west of the centre. Its eight…

  • Four Seasons B&B

    Galway City

    No relation to the hotel and resort chain, this Four Seasons near Galway's rugby and greyhound stadiums has just seven light, airy rooms. The friendly…

  • Eyre Square Townhouse

    Galway City

    The 10 modern rooms here aren't huge, and walls are thin, but this oyster-grey townhouse has a handy location just off Eyre Sq near the train and bus…