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The Westwood

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat with high-speed WiFi in cozy rooms, plus the convenience of exploring nearby attractions on foot from this guesthouse.

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The Westwood, in the city center, offers on-site shopping, a coffee shop, and an arcade/game room. Guests enjoy high-speed WiFi in their rooms or relax on the garden terrace. The multilingual staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Dangan Upper, a neighbourhood in Galway, The Westwood is near a train station. Music for Galway Limited and Town Hall Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Galway Shopping Center and Quay Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galway Greyhound Stadium or Pearse Stadium.
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Upper Newcastle, Galway, Galway, H91 R7XN

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Shop Street - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Quay Street - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 11 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Insomnia Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beár an Choláiste / College Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Westwood

Guest house near Eyre Square
Consider a stay at The Westwood and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and a water dispenser
Room features
All 394 individually furnished rooms feature perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers
  • Separate sitting areas, communal kitchens 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 6 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

The Westwood Galway
The Westwood Guesthouse
The Westwood Guesthouse Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is The Westwood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Westwood?

Self-parking is available for EUR 6 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Westwood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Westwood?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Westwood located?

Located in Dangan Upper, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of Galway, Music for Galway Limited and University Hospital Galway. Millennium Children's Park and Playground and Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Westwood Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at the Westwood! Friendly staff and convenient for our visit to Galway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. Everyone was friendly, helpful and fabulous. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. Yes it is student accommodation but very clean, secure and good facilities. If you need somewhere close to Galway and not as expensive then this works great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Kettle in room be nice(& TV?).Paid parking a shame.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very helpful especially Tara & Cathal went beyond. It was easy to take bus into town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SIADHE ANGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is good for those who just ned a bed at the end of the day and are more up for site-seeing. Its provides the basics. Location was good for me that I was away from the city center it was quiet it was Secure very minimal of course because it's College residence it was a 30-minute walk to go downtown but only a 10-minute walk to Tesco & 15 min where the boutique shops were located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sven Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The services available were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Amenities
Property was very clean and friendly, nice and quiet. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay for budget friendly traveling, but there is no A/C and no fans which made it very uncomfortable for a few nights during the summer. Otherwise it was nice, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alynese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern space. Lots of great amenities in the building. A bit of distance from city centre but there is a bus stop only a 5 minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

KESHAV

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We knew it was summer housing with limited facilities. No surprise there. Housing was clean. But students made lot of noise outside our room both nights we were there. Laundry is about 10 euros. Bus to city is twice in a hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent accommodation for the price. Clean and quiet. Not great if you're driving. Listed as having parking, but there are very limited spaces that are almost always taken. The nearest alternative is 200-300 metres away at a public park. Also, photos on Expedia make it seems like the rooms have a kitchen, but it's a shared kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've never had such kind and friendly service in a hotel before. Esther, Ellen, Eric and really all the staff at reception desk were amazing. There are fancier places to stay, but this was clean and I've never had friendlier service. The service in the convenience store next door was a little less friendly and impersonal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor parking situation

The parking on-site seriously needs to be looked at. I understand you have limited spaces however, I came back to the site late at night as I was told to park somewhere else and walk back in the rain. In the meantime I paid for parking yet I had to walk with luggage in the rain to the site. The room was clean and the site however, the parking needs to be looked at. Other tenants I observed arguing also over the parking situation so I believe in the interest of the business you look into this.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These rooms are university dorms, I believe, but if you’re popping into Galway for a day or two during the summer, they’re comfortable and well kept. Staff are friendly and attentive. Parking may be an issue if you’re driving but there’s a free lot that’s maybe a five minute walk from the hotel you can use. You’re definitely away from the town centre, but we drove in so that’s no problem. Grab an Uber and it’ll probably be something like €10 to get you downtown, not bad at all. Overall, a pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities and Room had all what you need for a short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zenobia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was really good and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Squeaky bed but apart from that good place very clean and useful location to be in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are on the smaller side, and it’s a 7-8 min drive to the city center… apart from that all is good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fab
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than expected, knowing it was student accommodation. Cleanliness and Bathroom facilities were first rate. Having the kitchen space was good too. Fairly quiet, even though on a main road. The staff were really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was decent for 1 person to much of a squeeze for 2 people would recommend getting a 2 bedroom one no tv in the room but 1 in the common room where there is a kitchen if you want to cooke
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean rooms, and quiet. I wish TV would’ve been included in the room and parking is minimal, there’s a free lot a few streets away but not convenient to walk back and forth with your luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with good dining options, within walking distance of many places!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022