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The Western Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Georgian hotel near Eyre Square

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Bar (on property)
Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Garden
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway
  • Eyre Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Spanish Arch
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Galway
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Galway

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Galway City Centre hotel, you'll find Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral. Also, Galway City Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Spanish Arch is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Quay Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Spanish Arch - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪An Pucan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar Galway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Darcy's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Charcoal Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Western Hotel

4-star Georgian hotel near Eyre Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Western Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Galway hotel.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Western Hotel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland.]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 250 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Western Galway
Western Hotel
Western Hotel Galway
The Western Hotel Hotel
The Western Hotel Galway
The Western Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Does The Western Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Western Hotel.

How much does it cost to stay at The Western Hotel?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Western Hotel on Jul 27, 2025 start from $197.1, excluding 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.

How close is The Western Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (12-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 2.4 mi (11-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Western Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Western Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 14 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Western Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Western Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Western Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Western Hotel have a pool?

The Western Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Western Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Western Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Western Hotel to downtown Galway?

The Western Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Galway.

The Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and polite staff. Parking is very convenient. Breakfast is great, and you are within walking distance of great spots for lunch, dinner and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Consider this lovely place

Loved the Hotel. Great staff. Restored older property. Quaint. Location was within easy walking distance of most areas, but without super congestion. Fabulous breakfast. Parking was a plus. Only minus was that our room had no air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for an enjoyable stay, and a helpful and kind staff. We had a great visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Western Hotel! The room was comfortable and surprisingly spacious for the price. It’s about a 10-minute walk to the city center, which was perfect—close enough to everything but still quiet at night. Breakfast had a solid variety of options, and every staff member we interacted with was warm and helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danette, Southbury

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find the property and parking was very easy. From the directions, it sounded like parking was down the road. We were pleasantly surprised parking was really just under the building and there was an elevator right up into the hotel! We really enjoyed the music in the bar in the evenings! Wish food was available a bit later, but we understand that is rare. We were surprised the room did not have a refrigerator. It was a bit of an inconvenience but not major.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a terrific location. Great service, quiet, and a good parking option. The pub was cozy and our food was very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Definitely a keeper

Excellent location, first rate staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laude

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel. Close to town and great atmosphere. Directions to parking were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Excellent stay! Recommend!

Excellent stay - would recommend to anyone. Hotel was nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent - buffet of cold options and hot breakfast choice cooked to order. Food was delicious. Parking is very limited, had to double park cars but attendant responded promptly to move them and it wasn’t an issue. We easily walked into Eyre Square, Latin Quarter etc and back. We stayed a second night in Galway later in our trip pre booked at a different hotel - wish we had come back to the Western.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fabulous. The staff were friendly. Did not use the restaurant or bar. Room & hotel could use some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Western was incredible! The location was perfect for walking around, shopping, and exploring Galway. Our room was clean and the front desk staff was super friendly and helpful with answering our questions and offering suggestions. We would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Evad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, beautiful bar, and I loved having the Nespresso machine in the room! I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to Excellent customer service, staff were very knowledgeable regarding transportation and site seeing. The room was very comfortable and the coffee and tea amenities were appreciated. Also had wonderful dining experience at the restaurant attached to the hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024