The Western Hotel
$185
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for The Western Hotel
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$185
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Western Hotel average $122 in January, the cheapest month, and $284 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $122 |
| February | $137 |
| March | $167 |
| April | $190 |
| May | $264 |
| June | $249 |
| July | $284 |
| August | $261 |
| September | $242 |
| October | $185 |
| November | $158 |
| December | $189 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This Georgian hotel also features discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This Georgian hotel also features discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Western Restaurant serving guests of The Western Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
The Western Hotel is centrally located in Galway, a 3-minute walk from Eyre Square and 10 minutes by foot from Galway Cathedral. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Spanish Arch and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Galway Bay.
What's nearby
Eyre Square(0.1 miles)
The Fountain(0.2 miles)
Padraic O'Conaire Statue(0.2 miles)
Shop Street(0.2 miles)
Lynch's Castle(0.3 miles)
St. Francis Abbey(0.3 miles)
Town Hall Theatre(0.4 miles)
Lough Atalia(0.4 miles)
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church(0.4 miles)
Galway Shopping Center(0.4 miles)
St. Augustine's Church(0.4 miles)
Bold Art Gallery(0.4 miles)
Nora Barnacle House(0.5 miles)
Druid Theatre(0.5 miles)
Quay Street(0.5 miles)
The nearest major airport is Shannon Airport (SNN)(58.7 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Valet Parking
Housekeeping
Location
33 Prospect Hill, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
Eyre Square (0.1 miles)
The Fountain (0.2 miles)
Padraic O'Conaire Statue (0.2 miles)
Shop Street (0.2 miles)
Lynch's Castle (0.3 miles)
St. Francis Abbey (0.3 miles)
Room options
5
Twin Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
172 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
29
Double Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
11
Triple Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
14
Quadruple Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Western Hotel
8.4
Very good
Based on 2,783 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
6%
Couple
38%
Family
30%
Group
19%
Solo
5%
What guests think
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At The Western Hotel, travellers highlight the central, walkable location and friendly staff, along with useful free underground parking, while noting dated areas, thin walls, warm rooms without air-conditioning, and occasional renovation-related disruption.
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At The Western Hotel, travellers highlight the central, walkable location and friendly staff, along with useful free underground parking, while noting dated areas, thin walls, warm rooms without air-conditioning, and occasional renovation-related disruption.
Rooms range from small and basic to very spacious suites and apartments, with comfort and mattress quality varying. Housekeeping is generally solid, though several guests mention stained carpets, musty smells, or bathroom mildew. Breakfast and dinners are widely praised, and the cozy bar’s traditional music is a highlight. Expect a characterful, centrally placed stay that favors convenience and atmosphere over modern polish.
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Facilities
On-site bar and restaurant with traditional music are popular. Free underground parking is a plus but tight and valet-managed; the older layout has stairs between levels, a small check-in area, and occasional entrance renovations.
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Timothy
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely room and close to the city, the tiny underground car park was a little tricky to find and full, but staff could rearrange the cars so it worked out
Lovely room and close to the city, the tiny underground car park was a little tricky to find and full, but staff could rearrange the cars so it worked out
10
lori m
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel. We were an hour early and were lucky our room was ready. Rooms are small, no fans. Could use a shelf in bath for toiletries, no space. Updating hotel so had construction below us. Noise was minimal. Elevators stop between floors so you do need to take luggage up and down several steps.
Nice hotel. We were an hour early and were lucky our room was ready. Rooms are small, no fans. Could use a shelf in bath for toiletries, no space. Updating hotel so had construction below us. Noise was minimal. Elevators stop between floors so you do need to take luggage up and down several steps.
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Jeff
May 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A short walk to the main shopping in the Latin Quarter but far enough away that you are not disturbed by the crowds. Underground parking was VERY handy but not easy to find - had to drive past the hotel 3 times, then find parking elsewhere, walk to the hotel to find out how to get in (pro tip... entry is behind the hotel hidden by houses)
A short walk to the main shopping in the Latin Quarter but far enough away that you are not disturbed by the crowds. Underground parking was VERY handy but not easy to find - had to drive past the hotel 3 times, then find parking elsewhere, walk to the hotel to find out how to get in (pro tip... entry is behind the hotel hidden by houses)
10
Sheila
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Small lobby and tight parking as is often the case in city hotels. However, the staff was very friendly. We had a great breakfast…we left early on our second morning and opted for breakfast on the road. Our absolute highlight of our stay here (and one of our highlights of our whole trip) was the live music session they had on Thursday night. There were 8 musicians and it was true session-style - they were not a band, they didn’t all know each other, they just showed up with their instruments and started playing together. They took turns picking the next song…it was all completely spontaneous. We loved every minute.
Small lobby and tight parking as is often the case in city hotels. However, the staff was very friendly. We had a great breakfast…we left early on our second morning and opted for breakfast on the road. Our absolute highlight of our stay here (and one of our highlights of our whole trip) was the live music session they had on Thursday night. There were 8 musicians and it was true session-style - they were not a band, they didn’t all know each other, they just showed up with their instruments and started playing together. They took turns picking the next song…it was all completely spontaneous. We loved every minute.
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Lorae
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Check in area was very cramped with all the people checking in. Rooms were basic. Hallways were crazy, up and down stairs with winding halls and doors. Felt like a sobriety test. Nice they had underground parking and a park attendant. It was small.
Check in area was very cramped with all the people checking in. Rooms were basic. Hallways were crazy, up and down stairs with winding halls and doors. Felt like a sobriety test. Nice they had underground parking and a park attendant. It was small.
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Colleen
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was a little difficult to navigate, however our room was lovely (even with the noisy bird outside the window). The room was a bit small, but the bathroom roomy. The reception area was too small—not convenient for several people to stand to check in. My husband enjoyed the restaurant and bar. Hotel was in a great area. Easy walk to downtown. The Jungle Cafe across the street was a delicious breakfast choice. Free parking is offered.
The hotel was a little difficult to navigate, however our room was lovely (even with the noisy bird outside the window). The room was a bit small, but the bathroom roomy. The reception area was too small—not convenient for several people to stand to check in. My husband enjoyed the restaurant and bar. Hotel was in a great area. Easy walk to downtown. The Jungle Cafe across the street was a delicious breakfast choice. Free parking is offered.
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James
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway – an easy 5-10 minute walk to downtown and Eyre Square. Despite on-going renovations, the front staff were wonderful and got us checked into our room. The rooms were large by Irish standards and were ideal for several days. We loved the time and can’t wait to come-back.
The Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway – an easy 5-10 minute walk to downtown and Eyre Square. Despite on-going renovations, the front staff were wonderful and got us checked into our room. The rooms were large by Irish standards and were ideal for several days. We loved the time and can’t wait to come-back.
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Theodore
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Building is older but well maintained and in a good location. Very walkable to the sights in downtown Galway. Parking is limited, but the team does a great job using the limited spaces available. Staff was very friendly and always attentive and smiling. Room was clean and very quiet. We slept well. Showers are of the smaller circular/corner european variety. Water pressure could have been better.
Building is older but well maintained and in a good location. Very walkable to the sights in downtown Galway. Parking is limited, but the team does a great job using the limited spaces available. Staff was very friendly and always attentive and smiling. Room was clean and very quiet. We slept well. Showers are of the smaller circular/corner european variety. Water pressure could have been better.
10
Donna
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice and helpful staff. Nice clean room. Grea5 walkable location. Only difficulty was the toilet didn’t flush very well. Trad music in the bar on thurs, fri and sat nights. Musicians were great.
Very nice and helpful staff. Nice clean room. Grea5 walkable location. Only difficulty was the toilet didn’t flush very well. Trad music in the bar on thurs, fri and sat nights. Musicians were great.
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Indira
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
First great location, secondly staff brilliant, third the underground car park. Refurbing front door, was inconvenient but not the worst. The bathroom was a little dirty. It can be very noisy (even on 4th floor)
First great location, secondly staff brilliant, third the underground car park. Refurbing front door, was inconvenient but not the worst. The bathroom was a little dirty. It can be very noisy (even on 4th floor)
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Cleanliness
Many guests found the hotel and rooms clean, but recurring reports mention stained carpets, musty odors, and occasional bathroom mildew or grime.
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Marsha
Nov 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location but the room was a little worn and stuffy. Smelled stale and there was no ventilation. Stain on the floor.
Great location but the room was a little worn and stuffy. Smelled stale and there was no ventilation. Stain on the floor.
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victoria A.
Oct 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in a 3-bed room (1 queen and 2 twins). It was clean, beds very comfortable. Room was large and great for a family. Great shower and tub. Parking was easy to find and free which was important for us road tripping. What I was most pleasantly surprised about was how quiet it was. They’re remodeling their street entrance but we were the first room and slept all the way till our alarm at 0930, so very quiet indeed.
We stayed in a 3-bed room (1 queen and 2 twins). It was clean, beds very comfortable. Room was large and great for a family. Great shower and tub. Parking was easy to find and free which was important for us road tripping. What I was most pleasantly surprised about was how quiet it was. They’re remodeling their street entrance but we were the first room and slept all the way till our alarm at 0930, so very quiet indeed.
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Grady
Nov 10, 2023
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Good location and bonus that they have a parking lot. Room however was kind of mediocre. Old stained dirty carpet and could feel parts of the floor boards lifting as you walked, same with the bathroom tiles; kind of dingey and lots were lifting/rocking as you walked. Not terrible but kind of had an icky vibe.
Good location and bonus that they have a parking lot. Room however was kind of mediocre. Old stained dirty carpet and could feel parts of the floor boards lifting as you walked, same with the bathroom tiles; kind of dingey and lots were lifting/rocking as you walked. Not terrible but kind of had an icky vibe.
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Benedict
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fine. Clean, but nothing fancy. Twin beds were singles and quite thin. New. Business like hotel. Nice staff.
Fine. Clean, but nothing fancy. Twin beds were singles and quite thin. New. Business like hotel. Nice staff.
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Lauren
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There was mould in the bathroom, beds were super uncomfortable and no air circulation. It was not worth the price.
There was mould in the bathroom, beds were super uncomfortable and no air circulation. It was not worth the price.
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YUN HYE
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall, our stay was good, but the price doesn’t really match the facilities or room quality - it felt more like an average hotel you might find elsewhere. The staff at reception weren’t particularly welcoming, which stood out given the hotel’s high price and rating. In the room, we could hear noise from outside, something that sounded like a hand dryer, as well as from neighboring rooms, so the soundproofing wasn’t great. There was also a door near our room that made a loud noise every time someone used it. The carpet wasn’t very clean either, not because it wasn’t cleaned properly, but there were some noticeable stains that seemed to be permanent. The location is excellent - just a minute away from Eyre Square and the train station. The city itself is lovely.
Overall, our stay was good, but the price doesn’t really match the facilities or room quality - it felt more like an average hotel you might find elsewhere. The staff at reception weren’t particularly welcoming, which stood out given the hotel’s high price and rating. In the room, we could hear noise from outside, something that sounded like a hand dryer, as well as from neighboring rooms, so the soundproofing wasn’t great. There was also a door near our room that made a loud noise every time someone used it. The carpet wasn’t very clean either, not because it wasn’t cleaned properly, but there were some noticeable stains that seemed to be permanent. The location is excellent - just a minute away from Eyre Square and the train station. The city itself is lovely.
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Robert
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Room was incredibly warm and humid, despite the hallway and outdoors being significantly cooler. Window didn’t open more than a cm, bathroom fan didn’t work— creating a very unpleasant warm and humid bedroom. Black mildew on shower curtain, towels felt cheap and hardly dried. Building also going through a renovation which was not made known to us until arrival. Day two of our stay had the strong smell of spray paint and our room even smelled of it into the wee hours of the night. Certainly will not be staying here again!
The Room was incredibly warm and humid, despite the hallway and outdoors being significantly cooler. Window didn’t open more than a cm, bathroom fan didn’t work— creating a very unpleasant warm and humid bedroom. Black mildew on shower curtain, towels felt cheap and hardly dried. Building also going through a renovation which was not made known to us until arrival. Day two of our stay had the strong smell of spray paint and our room even smelled of it into the wee hours of the night. Certainly will not be staying here again!
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Donal
Feb 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff, clean rooms and great bar.
Lovely staff, clean rooms and great bar.
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Alex
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great clean property
Great clean property
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Indira
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
First great location, secondly staff brilliant, third the underground car park. Refurbing front door, was inconvenient but not the worst. The bathroom was a little dirty. It can be very noisy (even on 4th floor)
First great location, secondly staff brilliant, third the underground car park. Refurbing front door, was inconvenient but not the worst. The bathroom was a little dirty. It can be very noisy (even on 4th floor)
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Rooms
Room sizes vary widely, from small and basic to very spacious suites and apartments, with older decor in places. Many note warm or stuffy rooms without AC, some noise from thin walls or nearby venues, and mixed mattress/pillow comfort.
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Anne-Marie
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The size of the quad was enormous. Lovely little hotel with the most beautiful lobby. The bar was fabulous and there was a great Trad session in swing. Will definitely be back.
The size of the quad was enormous. Lovely little hotel with the most beautiful lobby. The bar was fabulous and there was a great Trad session in swing. Will definitely be back.
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Eliza
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, easy parking and check in process. Only downside was we didn’t have a view of anything and room was quite small.
Great location, easy parking and check in process. Only downside was we didn’t have a view of anything and room was quite small.
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Jenny
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really liked the breakfast and dinner options. The bar area and restaurant are beautiful and the staff friendly. Our room was spacious and clean. The bathroom lacked space for our things, with the only sink being a small pedestal style sink- no counter space. The room was quiet when the window was shut, but when open you could hear street noise. There is no AC, so the room can be warm in the Summer months, especially if you need to close the window to gain some quiet.
Really liked the breakfast and dinner options. The bar area and restaurant are beautiful and the staff friendly. Our room was spacious and clean. The bathroom lacked space for our things, with the only sink being a small pedestal style sink- no counter space. The room was quiet when the window was shut, but when open you could hear street noise. There is no AC, so the room can be warm in the Summer months, especially if you need to close the window to gain some quiet.
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Stephen
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place. Would have given it 5 stars but there was no air conditioning leaving the room warmer than I like when I sleep.
Great place. Would have given it 5 stars but there was no air conditioning leaving the room warmer than I like when I sleep.
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Angela
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed in the penthouse apartment. This was a real treat. It was stunning with a great kitchen, lots of space for everyone and comfortable beds. We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book this again.
We stayed in the penthouse apartment. This was a real treat. It was stunning with a great kitchen, lots of space for everyone and comfortable beds. We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book this again.
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Karla
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff. Clean and walkable to pubs, shopping, etc. Only complaint is the mattress. It was great need of replacement.
Excellent staff. Clean and walkable to pubs, shopping, etc. Only complaint is the mattress. It was great need of replacement.
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Elisabeth
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our triple room was very spacious - two twins and a full, with a pair of arm chairs and a desk, plenty of floor space as well. Breakfast was reasonable and good, with great service.
Our triple room was very spacious - two twins and a full, with a pair of arm chairs and a desk, plenty of floor space as well. Breakfast was reasonable and good, with great service.
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Molly
Jan 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was nice, very basic and a bit aged but it had everything we needed. Location was very good and only a short walk to everywhere we wanted to go. It was the Christmas period so Galway itself was quite lively, with that so were many guests. The hotel does not contain noise very well. You can hear footsteps and people walking around on the floor above you quite easily and made it quite hard to fall asleep. On one of the nights we were woken up at 3:30am by some man/men trying to get into our room a few times. This was quite unsettling and made us feel unsafe. We notified staff the next morning and were thanked for informing them but heard nothing else. It was quite disappointing. On the day of checkout when asked about our stay we told them again and they looked into it but said as it was just drunk guests there was nothing they could do. We also had someone on our floor 2 doors down from us smoking and playing music very loudly until around midnight. The hotel was very clean and well kept, the free parking was a great bonus. However the noise that carried through the hotel and our unfortunate incident would deter me from returning.
Room was nice, very basic and a bit aged but it had everything we needed. Location was very good and only a short walk to everywhere we wanted to go. It was the Christmas period so Galway itself was quite lively, with that so were many guests. The hotel does not contain noise very well. You can hear footsteps and people walking around on the floor above you quite easily and made it quite hard to fall asleep. On one of the nights we were woken up at 3:30am by some man/men trying to get into our room a few times. This was quite unsettling and made us feel unsafe. We notified staff the next morning and were thanked for informing them but heard nothing else. It was quite disappointing. On the day of checkout when asked about our stay we told them again and they looked into it but said as it was just drunk guests there was nothing they could do. We also had someone on our floor 2 doors down from us smoking and playing music very loudly until around midnight. The hotel was very clean and well kept, the free parking was a great bonus. However the noise that carried through the hotel and our unfortunate incident would deter me from returning.
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Domiciano
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location.. 5 min walk to eyre square and Latin quarter another 2 min walk.. 5 min uphill walk from bus station. older hotel... small rooms.. quaint. new bathrooms, great water pressure and warmth. but small.. older room and furniture. staff SUPER helpful. 110 and 109 was in the front of the building nice view of the street. but over the bar... so could clearly hear the live music at night. fortunately so tired didn't care and the music was pleasant. allowed us to check out at 1pm and prepaid 20E... but they didn't tell the staff so they kept calling the room and checking when we returned if we didn't know check out was earlier. I told them I paid and they apologized. When I checked asked if I could store luggage when I checked out... answer sure!! but after late check out at 1pm. I tried to store luggage.. they said NO we are full. Very annoyed.. So we walked 5 min down to Eyre Square and stored luggage 5E per bag for 24 hours so we could wander Galway for another 6 hours.. don't like it when hotel says they can do something and cannot deliver. Great location.. great staff.. the renovating.. but don't promise things without being able to deliver..
Great location.. 5 min walk to eyre square and Latin quarter another 2 min walk.. 5 min uphill walk from bus station. older hotel... small rooms.. quaint. new bathrooms, great water pressure and warmth. but small.. older room and furniture. staff SUPER helpful. 110 and 109 was in the front of the building nice view of the street. but over the bar... so could clearly hear the live music at night. fortunately so tired didn't care and the music was pleasant. allowed us to check out at 1pm and prepaid 20E... but they didn't tell the staff so they kept calling the room and checking when we returned if we didn't know check out was earlier. I told them I paid and they apologized. When I checked asked if I could store luggage when I checked out... answer sure!! but after late check out at 1pm. I tried to store luggage.. they said NO we are full. Very annoyed.. So we walked 5 min down to Eyre Square and stored luggage 5E per bag for 24 hours so we could wander Galway for another 6 hours.. don't like it when hotel says they can do something and cannot deliver. Great location.. great staff.. the renovating.. but don't promise things without being able to deliver..
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Joe
Apr 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Friendly staff. On-site parking and breakfast were all a nice plus. Old sagging beds made it difficult to sleep. We had two rooms and both couples has the same sagging bed issues.
Great location. Friendly staff. On-site parking and breakfast were all a nice plus. Old sagging beds made it difficult to sleep. We had two rooms and both couples has the same sagging bed issues.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating (early check-ins, valet assistance), though a few guests reported indifferent service or miscommunication at reception and in the restaurant.
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Sylvia
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff at front desk were kind and helpful. Sorry I didn’t catch their names but she had lovely long curly hair and he had dark hair and brown eyes. So sweet! We loved the size of the room, the location and restaurant on property. Wish we could have stayed another couple days. Room was clean and had large shelf the length of the room which was helpful.
Staff at front desk were kind and helpful. Sorry I didn’t catch their names but she had lovely long curly hair and he had dark hair and brown eyes. So sweet! We loved the size of the room, the location and restaurant on property. Wish we could have stayed another couple days. Room was clean and had large shelf the length of the room which was helpful.
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Susan
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The manager the night we checked in was very rude to a guest who was upset about the condition of her room. She also said she was giving up an upgraded room which was really an unpleasant apartment around back.
The manager the night we checked in was very rude to a guest who was upset about the condition of her room. She also said she was giving up an upgraded room which was really an unpleasant apartment around back.
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Eliza
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
The staff at the Western Hotel Galway was excellent. Helpful with all the details. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
The staff at the Western Hotel Galway was excellent. Helpful with all the details. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
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Colleen
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The Western was a wonderful experience. Great location and terrific staff. The concierge staff was helpful, efficient, and professional. The restaurant was some of the best food we had for the entire trip and the staff was friendly and organized. The bar staff was lovely and we enjoyed the live music. And the parking was easy- the valet staff was friendly and qualified. Overall, we would stay here again and would recommend it to our family and friends.
The Western was a wonderful experience. Great location and terrific staff. The concierge staff was helpful, efficient, and professional. The restaurant was some of the best food we had for the entire trip and the staff was friendly and organized. The bar staff was lovely and we enjoyed the live music. And the parking was easy- the valet staff was friendly and qualified. Overall, we would stay here again and would recommend it to our family and friends.
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Allison
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here one night, and were very pleased that we were able to check in a little early after a redeye flight. I had mentioned upon booking that we were celebrating something and the hotel staff had left a special treat for us and a handwritten note on the table in our room. The location is unbeatable, the price is fair, and the charm of staying in a hotel as old as this one can't be beat. I would recommend this to others and I would stay here again.
We stayed here one night, and were very pleased that we were able to check in a little early after a redeye flight. I had mentioned upon booking that we were celebrating something and the hotel staff had left a special treat for us and a handwritten note on the table in our room. The location is unbeatable, the price is fair, and the charm of staying in a hotel as old as this one can't be beat. I would recommend this to others and I would stay here again.
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Theodore
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Building is older but well maintained and in a good location. Very walkable to the sights in downtown Galway. Parking is limited, but the team does a great job using the limited spaces available. Staff was very friendly and always attentive and smiling. Room was clean and very quiet. We slept well. Showers are of the smaller circular/corner european variety. Water pressure could have been better.
Building is older but well maintained and in a good location. Very walkable to the sights in downtown Galway. Parking is limited, but the team does a great job using the limited spaces available. Staff was very friendly and always attentive and smiling. Room was clean and very quiet. We slept well. Showers are of the smaller circular/corner european variety. Water pressure could have been better.
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Thomas
Nov 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and the parking valet was amazing!
Great location and the parking valet was amazing!
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Jonathan
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay at the western on quick 2 day trip to Galway. Centrally located, comfortable, pleasant basic hotel. Super friendly staff, helped secure a fan as weather was very warm and no AC. Convenient parking below hotel.
Excellent stay at the western on quick 2 day trip to Galway. Centrally located, comfortable, pleasant basic hotel. Super friendly staff, helped secure a fan as weather was very warm and no AC. Convenient parking below hotel.
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Domiciano
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location.. 5 min walk to eyre square and Latin quarter another 2 min walk.. 5 min uphill walk from bus station. older hotel... small rooms.. quaint. new bathrooms, great water pressure and warmth. but small.. older room and furniture. staff SUPER helpful. 110 and 109 was in the front of the building nice view of the street. but over the bar... so could clearly hear the live music at night. fortunately so tired didn't care and the music was pleasant. allowed us to check out at 1pm and prepaid 20E... but they didn't tell the staff so they kept calling the room and checking when we returned if we didn't know check out was earlier. I told them I paid and they apologized. When I checked asked if I could store luggage when I checked out... answer sure!! but after late check out at 1pm. I tried to store luggage.. they said NO we are full. Very annoyed.. So we walked 5 min down to Eyre Square and stored luggage 5E per bag for 24 hours so we could wander Galway for another 6 hours.. don't like it when hotel says they can do something and cannot deliver. Great location.. great staff.. the renovating.. but don't promise things without being able to deliver..
Great location.. 5 min walk to eyre square and Latin quarter another 2 min walk.. 5 min uphill walk from bus station. older hotel... small rooms.. quaint. new bathrooms, great water pressure and warmth. but small.. older room and furniture. staff SUPER helpful. 110 and 109 was in the front of the building nice view of the street. but over the bar... so could clearly hear the live music at night. fortunately so tired didn't care and the music was pleasant. allowed us to check out at 1pm and prepaid 20E... but they didn't tell the staff so they kept calling the room and checking when we returned if we didn't know check out was earlier. I told them I paid and they apologized. When I checked asked if I could store luggage when I checked out... answer sure!! but after late check out at 1pm. I tried to store luggage.. they said NO we are full. Very annoyed.. So we walked 5 min down to Eyre Square and stored luggage 5E per bag for 24 hours so we could wander Galway for another 6 hours.. don't like it when hotel says they can do something and cannot deliver. Great location.. great staff.. the renovating.. but don't promise things without being able to deliver..
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Michelle
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is very walkable to everything in.Galway, we did not like the attitude of some of the employees as they seem to be bothered by our requests.For mortels and toilet paper et cetera
This hotel is very walkable to everything in.Galway, we did not like the attitude of some of the employees as they seem to be bothered by our requests.For mortels and toilet paper et cetera
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Location
Exceptionally central and walkable to Eyre Square, the Latin Quarter, and bus/train links. Many found it convenient for exploring on foot and quiet enough off the busiest streets.
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John
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent property close to the central train station and shopping and bars/restaurants but far enough away to have a quiet night’s sleep.
Excellent property close to the central train station and shopping and bars/restaurants but far enough away to have a quiet night’s sleep.
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Deborah
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Older hotel but well maintained. Great breakfast. Nice shower. Good location to bus station and tour bus pick up. Large room. Walking distance to square and Shop street
Older hotel but well maintained. Great breakfast. Nice shower. Good location to bus station and tour bus pick up. Large room. Walking distance to square and Shop street
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John
Apr 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean hotel and convenient to Galway city center and shopping. Less than 10 minutes walk from both bus (coach) and train depots.
Very clean hotel and convenient to Galway city center and shopping. Less than 10 minutes walk from both bus (coach) and train depots.
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Andrea
Mar 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great Hotel. Close to town and great atmosphere. Directions to parking were perfect.
Great Hotel. Close to town and great atmosphere. Directions to parking were perfect.
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Patrick
Dec 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Close to Eyre Square and walkable distance to the Latin Quarter.
Great location. Close to Eyre Square and walkable distance to the Latin Quarter.
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Allison
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here one night, and were very pleased that we were able to check in a little early after a redeye flight. I had mentioned upon booking that we were celebrating something and the hotel staff had left a special treat for us and a handwritten note on the table in our room. The location is unbeatable, the price is fair, and the charm of staying in a hotel as old as this one can't be beat. I would recommend this to others and I would stay here again.
We stayed here one night, and were very pleased that we were able to check in a little early after a redeye flight. I had mentioned upon booking that we were celebrating something and the hotel staff had left a special treat for us and a handwritten note on the table in our room. The location is unbeatable, the price is fair, and the charm of staying in a hotel as old as this one can't be beat. I would recommend this to others and I would stay here again.
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James
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Western is a solid holiday hotel for a family. Good breakfast and easy walk to Latin Quarter. Rooms are small but very clean. Nice to have on site parking. Music in bar is a nice way to end night. Decent price.
The Western is a solid holiday hotel for a family. Good breakfast and easy walk to Latin Quarter. Rooms are small but very clean. Nice to have on site parking. Music in bar is a nice way to end night. Decent price.
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James
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway – an easy 5-10 minute walk to downtown and Eyre Square. Despite on-going renovations, the front staff were wonderful and got us checked into our room. The rooms were large by Irish standards and were ideal for several days. We loved the time and can’t wait to come-back.
The Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway – an easy 5-10 minute walk to downtown and Eyre Square. Despite on-going renovations, the front staff were wonderful and got us checked into our room. The rooms were large by Irish standards and were ideal for several days. We loved the time and can’t wait to come-back.
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Felicia
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, walkable to downtown, live music at the bar in the evening.
Great location, walkable to downtown, live music at the bar in the evening.
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Patricia Ward
May 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was perfect for us, thanks to its ideal location in the center of Galway. It was easy to stroll around without worrying about finding parking. The staff were friendly. Just perfect!
The hotel was perfect for us, thanks to its ideal location in the center of Galway. It was easy to stroll around without worrying about finding parking. The staff were friendly. Just perfect!
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Dining
Breakfast and on-site dining receive frequent praise for quality and variety, and the cozy bar’s traditional music is a standout. A few note that food service ends early or occasional service lapses.
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Kathleen
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic location, great breakfast, attentive and professional staff. Would stay again.
Fantastic location, great breakfast, attentive and professional staff. Would stay again.
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Mark
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tom in the diningroom was very nice, helpful and great! He should be recognized for his wonderful service.
Tom in the diningroom was very nice, helpful and great! He should be recognized for his wonderful service.
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Melissa
Nov 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Delicious food in the pub👍Room was perfect👍 Staff was super friendly ☘️
Delicious food in the pub👍Room was perfect👍 Staff was super friendly ☘️
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abi
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place, parking is a bit challenging. Food and drinks were excellent as well, with friendly staff.
Lovely place, parking is a bit challenging. Food and drinks were excellent as well, with friendly staff.
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Donna
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Early checkin to a clean quiet room. Just one block up from shops and restaurants. Add on breakfast of buffet or hot menu was wonderful. Inside restaurant and bar. Doing some outside remodeling that will add street attractiveness but didn't disturb hotel function. Room was comfortable.
Early checkin to a clean quiet room. Just one block up from shops and restaurants. Add on breakfast of buffet or hot menu was wonderful. Inside restaurant and bar. Doing some outside remodeling that will add street attractiveness but didn't disturb hotel function. Room was comfortable.
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paul
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great bar, good breakfast with a lot of choice.
Great bar, good breakfast with a lot of choice.
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Luigi
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was clean and had all what we needed to enjoy our stay in the hotel. The pub at the ground floor was wonderful. We had dinner there and truly enjoyed the location and the food. The staff is truly kind and cares that guests enjoy their stay. I also suggest to visit the pubs nearby to appreciate the Irish music and the magical atmosphere.
The room was clean and had all what we needed to enjoy our stay in the hotel. The pub at the ground floor was wonderful. We had dinner there and truly enjoyed the location and the food. The staff is truly kind and cares that guests enjoy their stay. I also suggest to visit the pubs nearby to appreciate the Irish music and the magical atmosphere.
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Danette
Apr 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy to find the property and parking was very easy. From the directions, it sounded like parking was down the road. We were pleasantly surprised parking was really just under the building and there was an elevator right up into the hotel! We really enjoyed the music in the bar in the evenings! Wish food was available a bit later, but we understand that is rare. We were surprised the room did not have a refrigerator. It was a bit of an inconvenience but not major.
Easy to find the property and parking was very easy. From the directions, it sounded like parking was down the road. We were pleasantly surprised parking was really just under the building and there was an elevator right up into the hotel! We really enjoyed the music in the bar in the evenings! Wish food was available a bit later, but we understand that is rare. We were surprised the room did not have a refrigerator. It was a bit of an inconvenience but not major.
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Sheila
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Small lobby and tight parking as is often the case in city hotels. However, the staff was very friendly. We had a great breakfast…we left early on our second morning and opted for breakfast on the road. Our absolute highlight of our stay here (and one of our highlights of our whole trip) was the live music session they had on Thursday night. There were 8 musicians and it was true session-style - they were not a band, they didn’t all know each other, they just showed up with their instruments and started playing together. They took turns picking the next song…it was all completely spontaneous. We loved every minute.
Small lobby and tight parking as is often the case in city hotels. However, the staff was very friendly. We had a great breakfast…we left early on our second morning and opted for breakfast on the road. Our absolute highlight of our stay here (and one of our highlights of our whole trip) was the live music session they had on Thursday night. There were 8 musicians and it was true session-style - they were not a band, they didn’t all know each other, they just showed up with their instruments and started playing together. They took turns picking the next song…it was all completely spontaneous. We loved every minute.
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Steven
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay-easy walk to everything. Awesome food and bar.
Great stay-easy walk to everything. Awesome food and bar.
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Thomas
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice, well located hotel with friendly staff. Nice, clean room. Only negatives were a non working hair dryer that the hotel promised to replace and didn’t. And a noisy, faulty flush mechanism on the toilet.
Nice, well located hotel with friendly staff. Nice, clean room. Only negatives were a non working hair dryer that the hotel promised to replace and didn’t. And a noisy, faulty flush mechanism on the toilet.
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Margaretta
Aug 31, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great breakfast. Amazing staff. Parking good.
Great breakfast. Amazing staff. Parking good.
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Richard
Aug 24, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent place to stay in Galway.
Excellent place to stay in Galway.
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Jennifer
Aug 14, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Updated and well- maintained property. Room was spacious and clean. Restaurant and bar areas were very nice with good food and drinks. Staff were kind and helpful. A little pricey.
Updated and well- maintained property. Room was spacious and clean. Restaurant and bar areas were very nice with good food and drinks. Staff were kind and helpful. A little pricey.
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Karen
Aug 12, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay. Offered an upgrade for an apartment but kept original reservation due to convenience and more comfortable accommodations. Restaurant was good but only had breakfast and very reasonable. Underground parking very convenient as it is difficult finding overnight street parking.
Great place to stay. Offered an upgrade for an apartment but kept original reservation due to convenience and more comfortable accommodations. Restaurant was good but only had breakfast and very reasonable. Underground parking very convenient as it is difficult finding overnight street parking.
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 00:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about The Western Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, parking is available on-site and is free of charge. Valet parking is also offered.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A full breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 14 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of EUR 20, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features elevators and step-free entrances. Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact the property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Galway, just a 5-minute walk from Eyre Square and 10 minutes on foot from Galway Cathedral. It is also 0.7 miles from the Spanish Arch and 0.8 miles from the Galway City Museum.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the hotel, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the minimum age for free stay is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers cribs and rollaway beds, but availability and any associated costs are not specified. An advance request may be required.
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What do room rates usually look like at The Western Hotel in Galway?
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at The Western Hotel in Galway typically land around $153 a night for two guests, ranging from $139 to $295 on peak dates.
When is the quietest time to visit The Western Hotel in Galway?
February is the quietest month to visit The Western Hotel in Galway, while September is the busiest. Expect fewer crowds and easier availability in late winter compared with the autumn peak.
Which month has the lowest room rates at The Western Hotel in Galway?
January is the cheapest month to stay at The Western Hotel in Galway, averaging $138 a night; July is the priciest at $320. The quietest month (February) differs from the cheapest month, so lower rates and lighter crowds don't fall in the same month here.
What attractions and traveller types is The Western Hotel in Galway good for?
The Western Hotel in Galway sits in County Galway close to Eyre Square, Shop Street and Lynch's Castle, making it easy to explore central sights and local shopping. The hotel is popular with couples and families and suits both family and business visits.
How does the nightly price at The Western Hotel in Galway compare to recent weeks?
The current price at The Western Hotel in Galway is $223 per night for 2 guests, which is low for this hotel: about 25% below its $301 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $223 and $418.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-30: 222.04840000000002USD
- 2026-10-01: 195.93802485198975USD
- 2026-10-02: 318.16864498901367USD
- 2026-10-03: 350.08521907043456USD
- 2026-10-04: 172.5790498916626USD
- 2026-10-05: 205.46312499847411USD
- 2026-10-06: 201.11912007293702USD
- 2026-10-07: 274.28330808868407USD
- 2026-10-08: 305.20252704467777USD
- 2026-10-09: 253.33803798065185USD
- 2026-10-10: 309.19208583984374USD
- 2026-10-11: 184.148818800354USD
- 2026-10-12: 205.82218667297363USD
- 2026-10-13: 189.9835753326416USD
- 2026-10-14: 209.9213948928833USD
- 2026-10-15: 197.1632875946045USD
- 2026-10-16: 314.337639642334USD
- 2026-10-17: 299.1982054473877USD
- 2026-10-18: 248.94194828186036USD
- 2026-10-19: 248.94194828186036USD
- 2026-10-20: 161.48803564453127USD
- 2026-10-21: 182.52307549285888USD
- 2026-10-22: 168.9385610687256USD
- 2026-10-23: 237.0245096221924USD
- 2026-10-24: NO DATA
- 2026-10-25: NO DATA
- 2026-10-26: 189.9835753326416USD
- 2026-10-27: 201.473548916626USD
- 2026-10-28: 189.9835753326416USD
- 2026-10-29: 187.72946112976075USD
- 2026-10-30: 220.4240396270752USD
- 2026-10-31: NO DATA
- 2026-11-01: 129.767604901886USD
- 2026-11-02: 133.74008445510864USD
- 2026-11-03: 133.74008445510864USD
- 2026-11-04: 136.78259236984252USD
- 2026-11-05: 133.74008445510864USD
- 2026-11-06: 187.58983659820558USD
- 2026-11-07: NO DATA
- 2026-11-08: 140.36088371047973USD
- 2026-11-09: 136.69282262954712USD
- 2026-11-10: 147.10084870910646USD
- 2026-11-11: 145.65751447143555USD
- 2026-11-12: 154.59604291992187USD
- 2026-11-13: 203.1491815887451USD
- 2026-11-14: NO DATA
- 2026-11-15: 134.48858050460817USD
- 2026-11-16: 134.5683758293152USD
- 2026-11-17: 149.6299940246582USD
- 2026-11-18: 144.18325435943603USD
- 2026-11-19: 149.6299940246582USD
- 2026-11-20: 261.31719014434816USD
- 2026-11-21: NO DATA
- 2026-11-22: 138.4083443206787USD
- 2026-11-23: 154.59604291992187USD
- 2026-11-24: 144.09348461914064USD
- 2026-11-25: 144.09348461914064USD
- 2026-11-26: 149.6299940246582USD
- 2026-11-27: 279.2702738693237USD
- 2026-11-28: NO DATA
- 2026-11-29: 160.22327283325197USD
- 2026-11-30: 160.22327283325197USD
The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland.]. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: EUR 250 per stay
- 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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
- Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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