Top Rated Accommodations in Galway

Situated just 2 miles from Galway city centre, Glenlo Abbey Hotel offers 5-star accommodation, free parking, a golf course, and views of Lough Corrib and the dramatic West of Ireland landscape. Golfers can enjoy 138 acre lake-side golf course, a 21-bay driving range, and golf lessons. Falconry, archery and fishing are also available onsite. Enjoy a cycle around Glenlo Abbey Estate with the use of the estate bicycles, complimentary to hotel residents. Each room at Glenlo Abbey Hotel features an en suite marble bathroom with power shower, free Wi-Fi, luxury toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, and a flat-screen TV. The Pullman Restaurant aboard the Orient Express at the Glenlo Abbey Hotel offers a unique dining experience and afternoon tea is served daily. Converted into a restaurant car maintaining its original character, these historic Pullman train carriages offer two dining rooms. The Oak Cellar Bar, situated in the main hotel is ideal for casual dining and it has a varied menu, lively atmosphere and cosy surroundings. The River Room Restaurant boasts elegant surroundings.

With unique American Indian furnishings, Ace Guest House offers bright rooms, free WiFi and free parking. Galway’s centre is a 5-minute drive away from the guest house. The bright rooms all feature individual décor and classic American wall art. Guests can relax with cable TV, and make use of a private bathroom in every room. Eyre Squire and Galway’s bus and rail station are within 5 minutes walk away. Galway Cathedral and the district of Salthill is a 20-minute walk from Ace Guest House.

The award-winning, 4-star Galway Bay Hotel overlooks Galway Bay and is situated on Galway’s Blue Flag beach. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool, a massage fountain, and its AA Rosette Bay Brasserie. With bright, cosy decor, each room offers an interactive TV, free Wi-Fi, and free newspapers on request. Guests can also make use of a private bathroom with a hairdryer, and tea/coffee facilities. Guests have free use of the leisure centre, which features a fully equipped, modern gym, and a sauna. Health and beauty treatments are also available. Full Irish breakfasts are served each morning, and the AA Rosette Bay Brasserie serves modern Irish cuisine with fresh ingredients. Harvest Cafe provides carvery lunches and homemade dishes. Free parking is available, and Galway’s lively centre and cathedral are just a 5-minute drive away. Galway Golf Club and Pearse Stadium are both only 10 minutes’ walk away from the hotel.

Overlooking Galway Bay and situated on Quay Street, Jurys Inn Galway is a 2-minute walk from St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church. It offers a restaurant and a 24-hour reception. Rooms at Jurys Galway feature Dream beds, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access. They also include power showers, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. A hot and cold breakfast buffet is available daily with a selection of a la carte dishes. Organic coffee, Twinings tea and Bonne Maman preserves are offered. The contemporary restaurant offers an international dinner menu. The bar serves lunch, snacks, and coffee, and Il Barista Coffee Bar serves coffees and fresh pastries. Galway Cathedral and Galway Train Station are both within a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Jurys Inn Galway overlooks the Spanish Arch, and Eyre Square and Galway’s shopping district are both within a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Ideally located amongst spacious private grounds, this luxury 4-star hotel boasts a superb location in the leafy suburb of Taylors Hill, 1km from Galway city centre. It boasts free gym access and free parking for guests. A haven of peace and tranquillity, Ardilaun Hotel features a superb leisure club with an 18-metre pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room and high-tech gym. Furthermore, the Avalon Health and Beauty Salon offers a range of beauty treatments, including relaxing hot stone massages. A popular venue for both business executives and leisure guests looking for luxury accommodation in Galway city, the Ardilaun is close to beautiful beaches, city centre shopping, theatre and cinema, gardens and extensive outdoor activities.

Overlooking Eyre Square, the elegant Hotel Meyrick features the No. 15 On The Square restaurant and free leisure facilities. Its spacious and elegant rooms have free internet, and there is Wi-Fi in public areas. In the centre of Galway, the Hotel Meyrick is just a 1-minute walk from both the train and bus stations. The dock can be reached in around 5 minutes on foot. You can enjoy magnificent views of the city from the hotel’s gym, hydrotherapy baths and outdoor Canadian hot tub. Other leisure facilities include a steam room and monsoon showers. No. 15 On The Square Restaurant is located on the lower ground floor and open nightly, offering classic design, and food. The Gaslight Bar & Brasserie offers the same standard of service with slightly less informality, and is open for lunch and dinner, and also offers cocktails and a comprehensive wine list.