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The Snug Townhouse

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Galway Bay

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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10 Quay Street, Galway, Galway, H91 FXY4
  • Place, Spanish Arch
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a skylight, a bed with white bedding, orange and dark blue pillows, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(79 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a ladder, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and towel rack.

Superior Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a headboard, and a staircase with red and black accents.

Exclusive Duplex

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Galway

Galway City Centre stay.A stay at this Galway City Centre hotel places you steps from Spanish Arch and within a 5-minute walk of Galway Bay. Eyre Square and Galway Harbour are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's Seafood Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Cóilí - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Front Door Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Snug Townhouse

3-star hotel near Galway Bay
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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Eyre Square Hotel
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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 1,083 reviews
$223 nightly
The price is $253
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property class

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Snug Townhouse?

As of Jul 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Snug Townhouse on Aug 3, 2026 start from $163, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 532 out of 855 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 855 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 855 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 855 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 855 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Syeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely phenomenal!! And the best location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was wonderful and the staff very friendly. Our room was simply furnished and the bed was comfortable. Was all we needed since we spent our days out in Galway City. Restaurant recommendations were also great - will definitely return someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room and even better location 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yueting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Executive suite was great for family of 4. Also the laundromat is right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location located in the middle of all bars Restaurants and shops. The staff were very friendly. The hotel is very basic but very good for Solo travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s Galway on the strip and this place was close to everything and the staff was great, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, but great location. Within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really snug! Perfect for a quick trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and helpful. Location was impossible to beat. The room is small but it is all you need. 10/10 recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect, we had a lovely stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location close to bars/restaurants/shops. Staff friendly and helpful. A bit noisy at night due to location but this was expected so no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely, small room but cozy, lots of teas and coffees, shower was lovely, great for price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hazell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location for a night out in the city. Very clean and the staff are super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My third stay at the Snug in 4 years; everything is great here! Staff is responsive, everything works, location is perfect. See you next March!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host at the front desk (Rory) was extremely helpful and provided many recommendations for places to visit while in Galway. The rooms were very comfortable and cozy, right in the heart of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was Snug as expected however it is right in the middle of the Latin Quarter making it an ideal place to stay. The staff were extremely courteous and very helpful. If you are looking for a quiet place, this is not for you. Otherwise, I would stay here again .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Incredibly friendly staff and all of the rooms amenities were top notch.Perfect central location and great prices.100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was functionally good for our purposes (brief stay). Staff was courteous and always available. Great location, surrounded by nightlife and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what I was looking for, right in the heart of the town and close to everything. Even though the city was lively, my room was very quiet thanks to excellent soundproofing. The front desk staff were friendly, welcoming and very helpful with my requests.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zak

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and accommodating, room good for a short stay and location was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025