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The Snug Townhouse

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Spanish Arch

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Superior Triple Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Reception
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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10 Quay Street, Galway, Galway, H91 FXY4
  • Galway Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Eyre Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Galway
    ‪9 min walk‬

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Superior Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Duplex | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Duplex

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Galway

Galway City Centre stay.You'll be steps from Spanish Arch and within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square with a stay at this Galway City Centre hotel. Galway Harbour and Galway Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 8 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's Seafood Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Murphy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seven Bridge Street - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Snug Townhouse

3-star hotel near Spanish Arch
The Snug Townhouse offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
The Snug Townhouse offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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 rating system.

Property is also known as

The Snug Townhouse Hotel
The Snug Townhouse Galway
The Snug Townhouse Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Snug Townhouse to the airport?

The Snug Townhouse is 59 mi (68-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Snug Townhouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Snug Townhouse.

How close is The Snug Townhouse to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (7-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 1.7 mi (8-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Snug Townhouse offer free breakfast?

The Snug Townhouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Snug Townhouse?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesar's Palace (3-min drive) and Claudes Casino (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Snug Townhouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Snug Townhouse?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Snug Townhouse have a pool?

The Snug Townhouse does not have a pool.

Does The Snug Townhouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Snug Townhouse to downtown Galway?

The Snug Townhouse is 0.1 mi away from Galway.

The Snug Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 583 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful modern and efficient design of room. Attentive staff. Lively neighborhood made for a noisy night, which was a problem only because we were leaving on a ferry early the next morning. Otherwise it was an enjoyable area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy room with a comfy bed and a spacious toilet. Very conveniently located in the Latin Quarter just a short walk from Eyre Square and Ceannt Station. You step from the door into the center of Galway’s vibrant nightlife with shops, restaurants, and pubs (replete with live traditional music) immediately outside. It’s the first hotel I’ve seen that offered earplugs along with a hair dryer (perhaps because the walls and ceiling readily transmit sound) but I had no problem falling asleep. The staff is friendly and willing to offer useful advice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Newer soundproofed windows needed. Too noisy to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and lovely room, awesome shower
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location

We stayed two nights in the Snug Townhouse - which was conveniently situated right on Quay Street so close to lots of bars and restaurants as well as take out options. Staff at check in and out were friendly and polite and able to offer advice on places for dinner. Room was well appointed - bathroom was big enough for two. The only issue we had was the bed. It was on a shelf effectively so you had to climb over each other to get on/off and the mattress was incredibly soft - so soft it was uncomfortable. As we were only there for two nights we got on with it but I wouldn’t have been able to do more. It was also a bit noisy being directly opposite The Quays - which is one of the later opening bars. That said, there were ear plugs supplied by the hotel so you could you use them if you needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are three reasons to stay at the Snug Townhouse--location, location, location. And if you get a room in the back it is incredibly quiet. But not in the front, as other reviewers will attest to. If you are traveling by yourself, it might be okay. But for two, it is nearly unworkable. The queen size bed is shoved into a corner with no way out except for the inside person climbing over the outside person. Suitcases must be kept under the bed. There are several small shelves on which to put things, but one shelf has plugs and is taken up by the hot water pot. We never could find a plug in the bathroom (which is huge relative to the room). There is one small hook in the bathroom, not big enough for your wet towels. The plugs in the headboard stick out enough that one could hit one's head on them. There are no tissues provided or even spoons if you want to make a cup of tea. No glasses, just two mugs. The only reason to stay here is the neighborhood is fantastic--restaurants, bars, nightlife everywhere and you can walk to everywhere in Galway. At $150 per night, I wouldn't even be writing this review. But at $250? Ridiculously expensive for the amenities provided.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Room, But Be Warned About the Noise We stayed at The Snug on Quay Street and were impressed with the room itself—small, but very well appointed and comfortable. The location is excellent, right in the heart of Galway and close to everything you’d want to see or do. However, what we didn’t fully appreciate until we experienced it firsthand is just how loud it gets at night. The hotel is directly across the street from The Quays Bar, and on Saturday night the live music plays until 2:00 AM, with crowds lingering and shouting well past 2:30 AM. The hotel does provide earplugs, but they did very little to help—we were awake until nearly 3 AM. Also worth noting: there’s no elevator, so be prepared to carry your luggage up two or three flights of stairs. Overall, while the room and location are great, the noise level was a major downside. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend staying here unless you’re planning to be out as late as the bar patrons—or can sleep through anything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I’m baffled how this hotel had so many stars and positive reviews. The only thing I can guess is I had an even smaller room? The location was fantastic and the front desk was very helpful. However, “snug” is not the right word to describe the room - there was a tiny walkway to the bed that you could barely turn around in let alone put anything in. This room mashed every hotel I’ve had in NYC look big. And the bed wasn’t very comfortable. It was also very hot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super cute property. Very nice staff. Modern. It is SNUG in the room but clean and excellent. A/C was nice at night. Bed was super comfy, as were the pillows. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael, Greenville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, though it can be loud but that was expected. We knew there wasn't parking at the hotel but wasn't aware the hotel was on a pedestrian street. It caused some stress but was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna, marlboro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent. Request upper room in back of property for quiet. Staff lovely. Very clean. Comfortable mattress.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy, friendly, clean and very central
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eitan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with family
What people should know is that you are definitely right in the middle of all the action of Galway. Right outside our window was the Quay bar that had loud music with a thumping bass that continued until about 2:30am. It is a great place to be if you want to be up and partying and then crawl back to your room but not if you plan to try to sleep before 3am. I should have done more research on that part for sure. We had two nights booked and had to move to another hotel for the second night as we would not be able to deal with the noise the second night having to be up very early. I tried to go through Expedia to assist me with modifying my reservation but they said they contacted the hotel to help me cancel the second night and get refunded but the hotel told me they did not have any correspondence from Expedia. We checked out after the first night and then I sent an email to the hotel explaining the situation hoping they would refund me the second night due to the noise abd since we did not stay and checked out prior to the checkout time but I have not heard back at this point and probably will not. Live and learn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELOY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful room ! The front desk was very accommodating helping us with luggage since there is no elevator. No complaints - would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto, San Antonio

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Jupiter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't much bigger than a closet, but for one night it was fine. Our room overlooked Quay Street, but the noise was not a problem. The only real problem was that the Window shade was about one foot short.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for your stay in Galway. Parking options nearby were also very convenient and relatively inexpensive. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very small room, but great location

Fabulous location! Was very clean and was able to check in early, which was nice. The room was exceptionally small, like basically a bed and room to open the door and that was it. We also had an issue one night with air conditioning going off and it got insanely hot as we were on the top floor. We are used to small hotel rooms as we travel a lot in Europe, but this was by far the smallest. Not a problem unless you are a bigger person or need more space to move around. We would stay here again just ask for a larger room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Ericeira

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Very small room but it’s in a great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Snuggled up in Galway

Just as the name describes, the hotel room is quite snug. It’s nuzzled in between a small convenience store and burger joint. The location itself, was spectacular. Everything you could possibly want was within walking distance of the hotel. With this being said, you are right in the heart of the downtown bar scene with everything that entails. Which may be someone hosting a drum solo outside your window at 2AM or drunken patrons loudly singing whilst walking back to their own “snug” hotel room. If we were to visit again I think we might opt for a slightly larger hotel room off of the main strip. All that being said, we very much enjoyed our stay and I think it was a great way to experience Galway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025