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The Western Hotel

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Triple Room
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$462
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June

Explore the area

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33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Arch
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Galway

The Western Hotel puts you in the heart of Galway, within just a 10-minute stroll of Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral. Highlights at this Georgian hotel include a restaurant, free valet parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Western Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Galway City Centre hotel include Galway City Museum and Spanish Arch.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shop Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spanish Arch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fibber McGee's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Western Hotel

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
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Western Hotel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Eyre Square Hotel
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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,108 reviews
The price is NZ$542
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Eyre Square Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Western Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

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

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

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: from 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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Western Hotel Galway

The Western Hotel Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Western Hotel?

The Western Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Western Hotel on 11 Jun 2026 start from NZ$462, 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.

Is parking available at The Western Hotel?

Yep, The Western Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Western Hotel?

The closest beach to The Western Hotel is Grattan Beach (1.9 km).

Is The Western Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Western Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Western Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Western Hotel?

No, The Western Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Western Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Western Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Western Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and easy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, clean rooms and great bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean! Nice big towels until we asked for clean towels - they were much smaller. Great water pressure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Molly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was nice, very basic and a bit aged but it had everything we needed. Location was very good and only a short walk to everywhere we wanted to go. It was the Christmas period so Galway itself was quite lively, with that so were many guests. The hotel does not contain noise very well. You can hear footsteps and people walking around on the floor above you quite easily and made it quite hard to fall asleep. On one of the nights we were woken up at 3:30am by some man/men trying to get into our room a few times. This was quite unsettling and made us feel unsafe. We notified staff the next morning and were thanked for informing them but heard nothing else. It was quite disappointing. On the day of checkout when asked about our stay we told them again and they looked into it but said as it was just drunk guests there was nothing they could do. We also had someone on our floor 2 doors down from us smoking and playing music very loudly until around midnight. The hotel was very clean and well kept, the free parking was a great bonus. However the noise that carried through the hotel and our unfortunate incident would deter me from returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Che and Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Damien

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were the best part of our stay — very friendly and helpful. The car park is tiny, hard to find, and cars often need to be moved, which increases the risk of damage (nothing happened to ours, but it felt stressful). Our room was spacious and warm but dated, with worn towels, and the hotel overall could use modernisation. Checkout was slow and awkward: we were asked again for card details for snacks/minibar despite not using anything, and we had to wait while they checked the room. The lift also stopped working one morning, which was inconvenient from the third floor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majella

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The size of the quad was enormous. Lovely little hotel with the most beautiful lobby. The bar was fabulous and there was a great Trad session in swing. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and close to the city, the tiny underground car park was a little tricky to find and full, but staff could rearrange the cars so it worked out
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vinod

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Strong, Blaine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Benedict

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine. Clean, but nothing fancy. Twin beds were singles and quite thin. New. Business like hotel. Nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here one night, and were very pleased that we were able to check in a little early after a redeye flight. I had mentioned upon booking that we were celebrating something and the hotel staff had left a special treat for us and a handwritten note on the table in our room. The location is unbeatable, the price is fair, and the charm of staying in a hotel as old as this one can't be beat. I would recommend this to others and I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway – an easy 5-10 minute walk to downtown and Eyre Square. Despite on-going renovations, the front staff were wonderful and got us checked into our room. The rooms were large by Irish standards and were ideal for several days. We loved the time and can’t wait to come-back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MARK A

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would love to return to the Western hotel. It was convenient, clean, elegant, and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Heat in our room didn't seem to work properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carie, Bellingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very walkable to everything in.Galway, we did not like the attitude of some of the employees as they seem to be bothered by our requests.For mortels and toilet paper et cetera
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Western Hotel Galway was excellent. Helpful with all the details. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
Seafood chowder at the Western Hotel.
Lovely begonias in Eyre Square. Two blocks from hotel.
Lots of history to explore within walking distance.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time . Comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025