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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Galway, Ireland

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Boasting garden views, Burren 1 Bed Detached Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 26 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from Eyre Square.

The house was very quiet cozy! It was located in a beautiful area.

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9.3
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
£110
per night

Featuring garden views, Venetia House - small guesthouse in Galway features accommodation, a shared lounge and a garden. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge.

Lovely host and beautiful house. Enjoyed our stay.

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9.6
Exceptional
133 reviews
Price from
£122
per night

Within a 5 minutes' walk to Galway's medieval city centre, Adare Guesthouse offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking. The National University of Ireland, Galway Sports Pavilion, is 3.1 km away and Gateway Retail Park is 3.7 km away.

I loved the Adare guesthouse so much. Such a personal touch, the owner, Kiera remember my name each time she saw me. It was very impressive and made us feel right at home. Loved the location on the Westend of Galway as well.

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9.2
Superb
530 reviews
Price from
£141
per night

Boasting a patio with sea views, a garden and a shared lounge, Private Double Bedroom in front of the Galway Port - Guest House can be found in Galway, close to Dead Mans Beach and 2 km from Grattan Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Eyre Square.

Location was excellent and apartment was very clean with great views. Communication was very clear and both my wife and I had a wonderful stay. No issues whatsoever. We will definitely be telling friends about this place. Great value and probably underpriced in my view. Cheers Lads.

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9.3
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£110
per night

Situated in Galway, within 24 km of St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and 24 km of National University of Galway, Connemara Ocean Escape features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 24 km from Eyre Square, 24 km from Galway Railway Station and 25 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium. Guests can make use of a terrace.

All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental breakfast.

We had a beautiful stay at Connemara Ocean Escape! The owners, Ann and Pat, were so nice and welcoming to us and supplied us with everything we needed. We also enjoyed the breakfast in the morning. The accomodation is located in a peaceful and quiet place, just a few steps away from the beach and a few more kilometers from Galway and Rossaveel, from where you can take the ferry to the Aran Islands. We had no problems finding the location using the Eircode. The rooms were tidy and clean and the bed comfortable.

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9
Superb
89 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

The spacious guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house.

Galway Greyhound Stadium is 7.9 km from the guest house, while Ballymagibbon Cairn is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 87 km from Cosy Rooms in a Stone Cottage.

The property was squeaky, clean and had everything we needed. We were in Europe for a full month and stayed at many properties, and this place had the most comfortable bed. The host Ronnie, went out of his way to welcome us with warm apple pie and to help us plan our days for a while we were there. He even packed a scone, butter, and water, and had it waiting by our door in the morning before we left on our adventure.

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9.6
Exceptional
77 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Wild Atlantic Stay Guest House Self-Catering, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Galway, 22 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, 23 km from National University of Galway, as well as 23 km from Eyre Square. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The property was like renting out a single room airbnb. You had access to a kitchen and living area but basically on your own. It was quiet, and clean. The host were kind but we didn’t see too much of them as we were out and about a lot. Perfect location for visiting Galway, Canamara, and Aran Islands. Also the views of the ocean and the cute walk down to the shore was a nice benefit.

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9.5
Exceptional
86 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

Located in Galway and only 6.2 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium, Butterfly Guesthouse - Entire Home within 5km of Galway City provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated apartment is located 6.3 km from Eyre Square and 6.4 km from Galway Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.8 km from National University of Galway.

When the lights are off it was difficult to find it.

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9.5
Exceptional
84 reviews
Price from
£184
per night

Set just 1.1 km from Grattan Beach, Lisheen Lodge offers accommodation in Galway with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. The property features quiet street views and is 1.6 km from Ladies Beach and 2.5 km from Dead Mans Beach. The guest house has family rooms.

Great location in short walking distance from center of town. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Breakfast was delicious and Vinny was a wonderful host!

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9.1
Superb
91 reviews
Price from
£176
per night

Set in Galway and within 400 metres of Ladies Beach, Black Cat features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 700 metres from Grattan Beach, 2.4 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and 2.7 km from Eyre Square. Galway Greyhound Stadium is 4 km away and Ballymagibbon Cairn is 40 km from the inn.

Great location and wonderful restaurant on the premises

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8.7
Fabulous
1,520 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,318 reviews
    Wonderful, attentive and generous hosts; great location, within easy walking distance of the city centre, but quiet and private and very clean rooms and bathrooms. Generous breakfast.
    Leticia
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 611 reviews
    Asgard Guest House was a great choice. Great location - just a few minutes from the city center. Very friendly reception and host. Delicious breakfast in a lovely courtyard glass pavilion. I will remember and miss this place!
    Eda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £111.42
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 481 reviews
    great host. very nice room w ensuite. free parking right at the door. nice optional breakfast for just 10 euro. few minutes to city center . very quiet and peaceful. highly recommended
    yakir
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £146.55
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 566 reviews
    great location. 20 minute walk from downtown in a quiet neighborhood. great hosts. nice, charming BnB with a everything you’d need
    Ariana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £127.70
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 512 reviews
    The location, the host, the guest house in general were all wonderful. Shauna is a very attentive host who knows her city well and has lots of helpful information for guests. The guesthouse is close enough to the city center to walk everywhere but far enough away for a quiet stay. Breakfast is an incredible spread, and you can't beat being right on the ocean in Salthill.
    S
    Stacy
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 81 reviews
    Great location that is quiet and has fantastic views. Nearly a lovely bar and restaurant. 20 minutes walk from Eyre Square City Centre. Great communication with host and high standard of facilities and rooms. Genuinely a great alternative to a hotel for a family as you have everything you need.
    JayMul
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,318 reviews
    great location near to city centre, clean tidy and great hosts.
    Jonathan
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 530 reviews
    The breakfast was fresh, delicious, and great fuel for the day! Plenty of choices including a cereal bar, yogurts, fresh fruits, and a hot dish of your choosing. Great location, quick 10/15min walk to the center and coach station. Ciara the host is very nice. This is a family run business passed down generations. First guest house ever in Galway. Shower water pressure was great as well! Will definitely stay here again if I visit Galway.
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 818 reviews
    Amy and Paul are very welcoming Hosts and their breakfast was great. We enjoyed our stay. Great location in a quiet neighborhood but only 10 minute walk to the city center. Possibility to park our rental car in front of the house was convenient.
    Peter G
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 795 reviews
    Great host, very personable. Absolutely gorgeous decor. Very clean room, comfortable bed, great shower. 5-10 min walk to Salthill 10-15 min walk to Galway city center. Bar area is quaint & again decorated to a very high standard, unfortunately it was closed due to restrictions. Parking is on street so might be hit & miss
    GillyW
    Young couple

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