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A reception area with a tiled wall, a potted plant, and a sign for 'The Snug Townhouse'.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a view of the outside through a window.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a framed motivational poster, and a door leading to a room with a wooden panel wall.

A sign for "The Snug Townhouse" mounted on a building wall.

1. The Snug Townhouse

Galway City Centre

￥14,584

￥16,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A wine cellar with shelves of wine bottles, a dining table set with glasses and cutlery, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a blue armchair, a black floor lamp, and a brick wall.

A Harbour Hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

2. Harbour Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥21,734

￥24,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A cozy bar area with leather seating, a fireplace, and shelves of bottles and framed pictures.

A harbor with boats docked and a row of buildings in the background.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a green awning, and flower boxes above the entrance.

A building with a green awning labeled "M. FitzGeralds" and "Live Music."

3. The Residence Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥20,277

￥23,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, green walls, and hanging purple flowers.

A modern bathroom with a marble wall, a round mirror, a sink, a shower, and a bathtub.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, seating area, and a walk-in closet.

A bar area with a sign reading 'welcome to HYDE,' bar stools, a variety of bottles, and a decorative fan.

4. Hyde Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥20,954

￥23,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a variety of seating options including tables and bar stools.

A lobby with marble flooring, two sofas, a chandelier, and a large window with a view of a building.

A bar with wooden floors, a brick wall, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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5. Eyre Square Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥19,714

￥22,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.

A reception desk with a check-in counter, overhead pendant lights, framed certificates on the wall, and a check-in station with a computer monitor.

A chessboard on a glass table with two glasses of whiskey, a fireplace, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower area.

6. The Western Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥18,661

￥21,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A restaurant with round tables, booths, and a view of the city.

A bar area with a sign reading "SOPHIE'S" and a poster advertising "POWER INVEST IN YOURSELF".

A cozy interior with a wooden wall, a colorful abstract painting, and a seating area with tables.

A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.

7. The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre

￥24,722

￥28,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

The Lane Boutique Hotel entrance with a dark wooden door, a welcome sign, and two potted plants on either side.

A reception area with a wooden interior, a reception desk labeled "The Lane Boutique Residence," a clock, and a floral arrangement.

A hotel room with two beds, a large tufted headboard, a window with curtains, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a lamp on the side table.

A building with a sign reading "The Love" and a small outdoor seating area with white chairs and a table.

8. The Lane - Boutique Residence

Galway City Centre

￥19,579

￥22,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by tiled steps and railings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant landscape.

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

￥21,167

￥24,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A restaurant with round tables, booths, and a view of the city.

A bar area with wooden beams, a chandelier, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A cozy interior with a wooden wall, a colorful abstract painting, and a seating area with tables.

A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.

The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre

￥24,722

￥28,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hallway with a bar, wicker chairs, a bicycle with a basket, and ornate wall sconces.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outside.

A large hotel with multiple stories, a prominent glass facade, and a waterfront location.

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables. There are decorative hanging lights above the tables.

Galway Bay Hotel

Attithomasrevagh

￥20,069

￥22,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious dining area with multiple tables, chairs, and chandeliers.

A lush garden with a stone pathway leading to a building with large windows.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, covered by a glass roof, surrounded by greenery.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, decorative tiles, and a statue.

The Ardilaun Hotel

Tievegarriff

￥16,758

￥19,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A restaurant with round tables, blue and red upholstered booths, and a glass ceiling.

A room with a marble table set for tea, surrounded by plush armchairs, a view through a large window, and a modern lamp.

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, modern lighting, and a reception desk.

A restaurant with round tables, red and green chairs, and a glass ceiling.

Clybaun Hotel Galway

Clybaun

￥18,367

￥20,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A glass table with a bottle of champagne, a bowl of fruit, and two glasses on a balcony overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a reception desk, and a staircase connecting two floors.

A waterfront with colorful buildings, boats, and seagulls.

Connemara Coast Hotel

Galway

￥20,283

￥23,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a tiled floor, and overhead lighting.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel lobby with a grand piano, a reception desk, and a staircase.

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Clayton Hotel Galway

Doughiska

￥17,349

￥19,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A bar area with round tables, bar stools, and a large pillar.

A modern indoor swimming pool with blue-tiled walls and a wooden ceiling.

A bar with red chairs, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

Salthill Hotel

Attithomasrevagh

￥24,408

￥27,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Galway

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A paved pathway in a well-maintained garden with lush green grass and various shrubs.

A kitchenette with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a green upholstered chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a mural on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥18,843

￥21,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wine cellar with shelves of wine bottles, a dining table set with glasses and cutlery, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a blue armchair, a black floor lamp, and a brick wall.

A Harbour Hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Harbour Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥21,734

￥24,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by tiled steps and railings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant landscape.

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

￥21,167

￥24,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a television on the wall.

A modern hotel building with a curved glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Maldron Hotel".

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Galway City Centre

￥16,385

￥18,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.

A reception desk with a check-in counter, overhead pendant lights, framed certificates on the wall, and a check-in station with a computer monitor.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with water bottles, a lamp, and a view through large windows with curtains.

A chessboard on a glass table with two glasses of whiskey, a fireplace, and a chair.

The Western Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥18,661

￥21,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A bar area with a brick wall, multiple wine bottles, and bar stools.

Room

A hotel with a parking lot, a view of the sea, and a bridge in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a stone accent wall.

The Huntsman Inn

Galway City Centre

￥18,777

￥21,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A buffet with various food items, including muffins, fruits, and condiments.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HOTEL' sign on the facade.

A cozy reading nook with leather chairs, a small table, and a brick wall bookshelf.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and mountains in the background.

Nox Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥17,560

￥19,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hallway with a bar, wicker chairs, a bicycle with a basket, and ornate wall sconces.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outside.

A large hotel with multiple stories, a prominent glass facade, and a waterfront location.

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables. There are decorative hanging lights above the tables.

Galway Bay Hotel

Attithomasrevagh

￥20,069

￥22,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a variety of seating options including tables and bar stools.

A lobby with marble flooring, two sofas, a chandelier, and a large window with a view of a building.

A bar with wooden floors, a brick wall, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

Room

Eyre Square Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥19,714

￥22,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Garden

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.

A hotel with a prominent sign, a well-lit entrance, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Galway City Centre

￥23,940

￥27,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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4-star beach hotels in Galway

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A paved pathway in a well-maintained garden with lush green grass and various shrubs.

A kitchenette with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a green upholstered chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a mural on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥18,843

￥21,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wine cellar with shelves of wine bottles, a dining table set with glasses and cutlery, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a blue armchair, a black floor lamp, and a brick wall.

A Harbour Hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Harbour Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥21,734

￥24,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by tiled steps and railings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant landscape.

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

￥21,167

￥24,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A restaurant with round tables, booths, and a view of the city.

A bar area with wooden beams, a chandelier, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A cozy interior with a wooden wall, a colorful abstract painting, and a seating area with tables.

A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.

The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre

￥24,722

￥28,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a television on the wall.

A modern hotel building with a curved glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Maldron Hotel".

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Galway City Centre

￥16,385

￥18,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.

A reception desk with a check-in counter, overhead pendant lights, framed certificates on the wall, and a check-in station with a computer monitor.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with water bottles, a lamp, and a view through large windows with curtains.

A chessboard on a glass table with two glasses of whiskey, a fireplace, and a chair.

The Western Hotel

Galway City Centre

￥18,661

￥21,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Garden

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.

A hotel with a prominent sign, a well-lit entrance, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Galway City Centre

￥23,940

￥27,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A grand lobby with a central seating area featuring a tufted sofa, blue and gold armchairs, and a chandelier.

A cozy restaurant with wooden walls, a bar area, and comfortable seating.

A bar area with a glass table, stools, and a decorative plant arrangement.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

The Hardiman

Galway City Centre

￥27,460

￥31,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hallway with a bar, wicker chairs, a bicycle with a basket, and ornate wall sconces.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outside.

A large hotel with multiple stories, a prominent glass facade, and a waterfront location.

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables. There are decorative hanging lights above the tables.

Galway Bay Hotel

Attithomasrevagh

￥20,069

￥22,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious dining area with multiple tables, chairs, and chandeliers.

A lush garden with a stone pathway leading to a building with large windows.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, covered by a glass roof, surrounded by greenery.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, decorative tiles, and a statue.

The Ardilaun Hotel

Tievegarriff

￥16,758

￥19,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Top Galway Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"Best location near Spanish arch and start of Latin quarter. Great breakfast, parking next door."

The Nest Boutique Hostel

The Nest Boutique Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hostel, near Galway bay. A lovely breakfast, cafe and staff. Not super close to the Latin quarter( about a 25 min walk) however the walk is very scenic and we enjoyed walking. Would highly recommend!"

Nox Hotel

Nox Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, good breakfast, just off the beaten track but used uber to get to the entertainment area. Very nice rooms, clean and tidy. Easy parking"

Galway Bay Hotel

Galway Bay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean a s comfortable but a bit warm. We were unable to control the thermostat but it was quickly remedied by opening a window. Breakfast was delicious."

The Ardilaun Hotel

The Ardilaun Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room Wonderful breakfast"

Flannery's Hotel Galway

Flannery's Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"A little gem hidden in the hills!"

The G Hotel and Spa

The G Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was beautiful! We loved the spa, the drinks, the view and especially the location."

Frequently asked questions

What is Galway like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its live music and entertainment choices, Galway offers a lot for the traveler booking a vacation.

What's the best accommodation to stay near the beach in Galway?

Atlantic Lodge is a top beachfront B&B with free WiFi and free parking, and it's located close to Ladies Beach. Connemara Coast Hotel is another good option to stay near the beach.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Galway?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Galway: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 57°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 43°F. Average annual precipitation for Galway is 45 inches.

What is there to see and do around Galway?

After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to Grattan Beach or Ladies Beach for some relaxation by the water. Experience the area's live music and entertainment choices, and make time for local attractions like Shop Street and Lynch's Castle. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Quay Street or Galway City Museum.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Galway?

This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Galway with ease. To get to Galway, you can fly into Shannon Airport (SNN), the closest major airport, which is located 40.4 mi (65.1 km) from the city center. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Galway Station.

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