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The Western Hotel

4.0 star property
Peaceful retreat near Eyre Square's shopping district; garden setting offers tranquility, and the restaurant serves authentic local cuisine.

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The Western Hotel in central Galway offers a genuine Irish welcome. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy regional dishes in the restaurant, or wind down in the cozy bar. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Knowledgeable staff are ready to help with local recommendations.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Near a train station, The Western Hotel is in Galway City Centre, a walkable area in Galway with great shopping. Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galway Bay and Cliffs of Moher. Spanish Arch and Galway City Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Shop Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Quay Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spanish Arch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Brasserie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Western Hotel

Upscale hotel near Eyre Square
Located close to Galway Cathedral and Spanish Arch, The Western Hotel provides a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a lift
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guest rooms at The Western Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Western Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 14 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.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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.

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Western Galway
Western Hotel
Western Hotel Galway
The Western Hotel Hotel
The Western Hotel Galway
The Western Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is The Western Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Western Hotel?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Western Hotel on 19 Jan 2026 start from AU$183.95, 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.

How much is parking at The Western Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Western Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Western Hotel located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral. Galway City Museum and Spanish Arch are also within 15 minutes. Galway Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Western Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean! Nice big towels until we asked for clean towels - they were much smaller. Great water pressure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here for two nights in Galway! Tidy and spacious rooms and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

abi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, parking is a bit challenging. Food and drinks were excellent as well, with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very cramped hotel. Nice bar and restaurant. Nice staff who were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time . Comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Western Hotel Galway was excellent. Helpful with all the details. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
Seafood chowder at the Western Hotel.
Lovely begonias in Eyre Square. Two blocks from hotel.
Lots of history to explore within walking distance.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very eager to help and were prompt. Our room was huge. The hotel was a terrific lication!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Nice staff and great location to activities, shopping & restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay-easy walk to everything. Awesome food and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff convenient parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Amenities
Great location wonderful staff. Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Germaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Western Hotel. The free parking was a godsend, and the staff members were super nice and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Western Hotel. Great location; easy walk to the Latin quarter and other sites. Staff was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to the action
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to downtown, live music at the bar in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was pleasant. Easy walking to everything. Expensive for an older property, stained carpet. Nice breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Heat in our room didn't seem to work properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel like many in Galway is an older but pretty building. It was great and staff really always did their best to help. Very easy walk to city center. My only peeve is that they twin beds not queens so it is tight for 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

victoria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Friendly staff. Comfortable bed and very nice room. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Clean and walkable to pubs, shopping, etc. Only complaint is the mattress. It was great need of replacement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025