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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Galway, Ireland

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Set in a period house, right opposite the bus stop to Galway city centre and 400 metres from the beach, St Judes B&B sits in a landscaped garden. It features a shared lounge with TV, free WiFi in the common areas and free private parking available on site.

Location was excellent, Host was fantastic, breakfast was delicious and room comfortable

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9.3
Superb
207 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

The Stop is 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Galway and half a mile from the coast. This 1930s property offers stylish rooms and a contemporary feel throughout, complemented by modern art work.

The rooms are individually decorated and include heating and a private bathroom. There is also free WiFi.

Clean, comfortable, friendly and very well located

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9.2
Superb
642 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

Overlooking Galway Bay, this bed and breakfast boasts bright, luxurious decor and fresh breakfasts cooked to order. With free parking, Claremount House is situated next to Salthill beach and just up from Salthill main promenade.

We loved this stay, our host Anna greeted us our first night with a warm welcome and called the local golf course to see if they were still open for a meal. the room was large with lovely linen and was spotlessly clean. we had a delicious full breakfast every morning piping hot and served by a smiling friendly Anna wile looking out at the ocean. Galway was perfect, this B and B was GRAND!

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9.3
Superb
276 reviews
Price from
£172
per night

Looking out over beautiful Galway Bay, this 5-star bed and breakfast offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, delicious breakfasts and charming accommodation with luxurious memory foam mattresses.

The Sea Breeze Lodge B&B Galway is just 3.5 km from Galway’s city centre and its harbour. The lodge is located on the main coast road in Salthill, a seaside suburb of Galway.

Everything. The view. The room. The breakfast is extraordinary. No noise pollution. Bed is extremely comfortable. Fred is so friendly and helpful. Lovely details in the place. You can tell this is someone who does this with pleasure.

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9.6
Exceptional
458 reviews
Price from
£139
per night

Each room at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate 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 & Estate 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. Palmers Bar & Kitchen, 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.

Very beautiful and cozy. Great staff, awesome service, lovely rooms, beautiful nature. Loved it.

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9.1
Superb
671 reviews
Price from
£309
per night

Nox Hotel Galway just off Headford Road, within walking distance of Galway city centre. Free WiFi access is available and the property offers free parking.

Each room has a flat-screen TV and temperature control via a thermostat. Featuring a shower, the bathrooms also come with a hairdryer.

The restaurant and bar area had a great atmosphere and was an enjoyable place to be. The staff were lovely and very helpful. Would definitely stay again.

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8.4
Very good
4,665 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Situated just 5 minutes’ drive from Galway’s busy city centre, The Huntsman Inn offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. This boutique hotel has a popular bar and restaurant, overlooking Lough Atalia.

Close enough to walk to popular areas but away enough to be relaxing and quiet. Clean, modern, excellent restaurant.

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8.5
Very good
1,671 reviews

Offering free parking just 8 minutes’ walk from Galway’s centre, Ash Grove House offers freshly cooked, full Irish breakfasts. In a quiet, residential location, the B&B is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Galway Cathedral.

Very comfortable hotel, the room was little cold but the bed had very warm sheets. The breakfast was lovely and the girl very kind.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,419 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

Overlooking Eyre Square in the heart of Galway, The Skeffington Arms offers bright, modern rooms, a vibrant bar and restaurant, and Galway‘s largest cocktail bar. The stylish bar includes a 10 foot-high HD big screen.

staff excellent really clean rooms

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8.7
Fabulous
2,490 reviews
Price from
£123
per night

7 Cross Street is a 600-year old medieval building that mixes original character and modern facilities. It offers boutique rooms in Galway's centre, just 5 minutes' walk from Eyre Square and Galway Train Station.

Rooms at the 7 Cross Street are compact and tastefully designed, featuring free Wi-Fi and TVs. They also have hairdryers and irons.

If you are looking for an amazing hotel in County Galway, Ireland I highly recommend staying at 7 Boutique Hotel. Upon my arrival to this Hotel. I was made feel very Welcome. When I arrived to 7 Boutique Hotel. The Owners very kindly showed me my room and helped me with my luggage. 7 Boutique is centrally located on Cross Street in Galway , Ireland . As stated in the above I was made feel very Welcome. It should be noted I served all the World with the U.S.Marines and lived in the United States of America for over thirty years. I definitely know a great hotel from my travels and life experiences . I definitely will stay at this amazing hotel in the near future again. 7 Boutique Hotel rates Five Stars and more! you definitely won’t be disappointed. Please Note-I decided to stay two more nights at this amazing hotel.

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8.1
Very good
1,082 reviews
Price from
£146
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • 7 Boutique Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,082 reviews

    7 Cross Street is a 600-year old medieval building that mixes original character and modern facilities.

    Amazing location, right in the heart of the action

  • The g Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,952 reviews

    G, You Look Good to Me! An outstanding style icon on the west of Ireland hotel scene, Galway’s g Hotel has upped the style stakes even further in a dramatic one-million-euro refurbishment of its...

    Stylish, fun, modern, friendly staff, well appointed

  • The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,078 reviews

    In Galway’s historic Latin Quarter, The House is an elegant, 4-star hotel just off Quay Square and the Spanish Arch.

    Central location in Galway City at the Spanish Arch

  • The Stop
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 642 reviews

    The Stop is 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Galway and half a mile from the coast. This 1930s property offers stylish rooms and a contemporary feel throughout, complemented by modern art work.

    Clean, comfortable, friendly and very well located

  • Sea Breeze Lodge B&B Galway
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 458 reviews

    Looking out over beautiful Galway Bay, this 5-star bed and breakfast offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, delicious breakfasts and charming accommodation with luxurious memory foam mattresses.

    The whole experience was 110% we couldn't fault it

  • The Hardiman
    Breakfast options
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,538 reviews

    The rooms feature a comfortable bed and a marble bathroom with designer toiletries. Rooms also feature a flat-screen chromecast TV, complimentary WiFi and press reader.

    Such a beautiful hotel and the location is perfect

  • Harbour Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,775 reviews

    Situated on Galway's picturesque waterfront, Harbour Hotel offers modern rooms including, air-conditioning, free WiFi, bluetooth speakers and onsite car parking.

    Comfortable rooms , lovely atmosphere,lovely staff

  • Park House Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,790 reviews

    In central Galway, the Park House Hotel blends the warmth and personality of a boutique hotel with 4-star luxury. It offers an award-winning restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Loved how peaceful it was ,such a relaxing atmosphere

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Boutique hotels that guests love in Galway

  • Avg. price/night: £197.04
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,262 reviews
    Lovely welcome from friendly staff with big smiles 😃 Gorgeous design, artwork and decor. Well stocked mini bar, Lovely bathroom with robes (couldn't find the slippers though!). Comfy bed, hair dryer and straighteners. The utdoor heated pool was a surprise and beautiful on a cold rainy day! Great cocktails in Sophies on the rooftop. Excellent service in Sophies too but we didn't have dinner, just drinks.
    Jo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £111.85
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,515 reviews
    This is a really nice boutique hotel, which excels in paying attention to detail in the design of the rooms. I have stayed here several times and will undoubtedly stay here again. The decor is simple, tasteful, and very functional, something that I like. The room was very clean, as was the bathroom and the shower. The food served by the restaurant is nice, and the portions just right (no food wastage).
    L
    Lars
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £138.14
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,365 reviews
    I love this hotel. The interior design is really cool and everything is very nice and clean. The staff are lovely and the location is amazing. It's super close to loads of great food spots and the nightlife is buzzing. I'd definitely stay here again.
    Aimee
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £197.04
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,262 reviews
    Great design, lovely facilities and really comfy. Staff were lovely.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £197.04
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,262 reviews
    The interior design and room furnishings are of such high quality and the mattress was so comfortable to sleep on. The heated outdoor pool and sauna/steam room is nice to try out too. Dinner in Sophies was lovely, again, the new build and style of the building is so nice.
    Marie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £197.04
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,262 reviews
    Lovely interior design, great staff! Would 100% recommend!
    Gillian
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,655 reviews
    Absolutely gorgeous design really modern and stylish. Reallly Cody beds and great blackout curtains.
    Fiona
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £245.22
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,339 reviews
    Really clean, lovely fixings, stylish design. VERY comfy beds
    Aoife
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £215.10
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,801 reviews
    Great location Lovely clean hostel with cool interior design the start were fab too.
    Julie
    Family with young children
  • 7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 488 reviews
    Room was tidy and comfortable. Couldn’t have asked for nicer and more on hand staff. Never was left wanting for anything. Food was lovely. Bar and restaurant was cosy and we enjoyed the interior design. Location was in an estate which was unusual but was extremely close to Salthill which was ideal. Overall good value for money and would return again.
    Anonymous
    Young couple

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