10 Best Hotels in Galway City Centre (2024 Edition)

The best hotels in Galway City Centre are The Park House Hotel and House Hotel, however, what’s ‘best’ for everyone is subjective (e.g. you may want a luxury hotel or a budget one).

Here’s the quick answer if you’re stuck for time:

• The best all-rounder: The Park House Hotel (my go-to on every visit to the city)
• The most luxurious: The G Hotel (the only drawback is that it’s a 25-min walk to the centre)
• The most central: The House Hotel is right in the Latin Quarter

The best hotels in Galway City Centre

It’s worth taking 20 seconds to scan your eyes over the map above, first, as it’ll give you a sense of where the various Galway hotels can be found.

When it comes to where to stay in Galway area wise, I personally alway aim for around the Foster Street side (pink on the map above).

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1. Park House Hotel

The 4-star Park House Hotel is one of several Galway hotels located around Eyre Square, a 5-minute stroll from the bus and train stations.

The Park House combines old-world charm with contemporary luxury from inside a 19th-century building has been carefully restored and transformed into a cozy city-centre retreat.

Dining wise, there’s The Park House Restaurant and Boss Doyle’s Bar and when it comes to the rooms, there’s everything from a Junior Suite to a Deluxe.

From its doorstep, you’re less than 5 minutes from the bustle of the city centre.

This is, in my opinion, one of the best hotels in Galway City Centre, and it’s the one I try to book into on every visit to the city.

2. The House Hotel

The House Hotel is a 4-star boutique stay that’s finely located in the city’s Latin Quarter, near the Spanish Arch, Galway City Museum and the Long Walk.

A good option for first-time visitors to the city looking to be at the heart of the action, the area around House Hotel is abuzz morning, noon and night.

There’s a good mix of rooms available here including a 3 bedroom room with interconnecting doors that should suit those looking for the best hotels in Galway City for families

Although the hotel doesn’t have any dining options, the likes of Rúibín (excellent for fish) and McDonagh’s (some of the best chips in the land!) are minutes from its front door!

3. The G Hotel

The G is one of the better-known 5 star hotels in Ireland and, until Glenlo Abbey came along, it was the jewel in the crown of the luxury hotels in Galway.

The G offers a range of room types, including Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and Luxury Lake View Suites, each of which boasts a modern design, plush beds, and luxurious touches

Dining options include the 2 AA Rosette-winning GEO restaurant, offering a creative menu with locally sourced ingredients, and casual dining in the Signature Lounges.

One of the few hotels in Galway City with a pool, the ESPA Spa spans two floors, featuring a vitality hydro pool, crystal steam room, and 12 treatment rooms for a complete wellness experience.

My only reservation about the G is that it’s a bit out from the city centre – it’ll take you around 20 minutes to walk to Eyre Square and about 25 to get to Shop Street.

4. The Galmont Hotel and Spa

I’ve stayed in The Galmont a fair few times over the years and there’s one main thing that keeps me coming back – it has on-site parking!

I know that sounds fairly standard, but most of the Galway City hotels only offer discounted parking in third-party car parks. Not ideal.

There’s 230 parking spaces here along with a spa, a pool, a leisure centre and a nice river-side setting around a 10-minute walk from Eyre Square.

The hotel also boasts two restaurants (Marinas and Coopers) and a large outdoor terrace area offering views of Lough Atalia.

5. Leonardo Hotel (previously Jurys)

Another of the best places to stay in Galway City Centre is the Leonardo. It was previously Jurys and I stayed here many times over the years.

It’s located in The Latin Quarter next to the Corrib River and Wolfe Tone Bridge, literally less than a minute from the bustle of Quay St.

There are 130 comfortable bedrooms here that range from standard doubles to river views. If you fancy a tipple, many of the best pubs in Galway are a stone’s throw away.

I stayed here last year as a base for the Galway Christmas Market and I couldn’t fault it. Well, aside from the lack of on-site parking.

6. The Harbour Hotel

The Harbour is located in the city’s docklands, around an 8-minute walk from The Latin Quarter.

A handy base if you planning on taking the ferry from Galway to the Aran Islands, The Harbour offers sleek and minimalist deluxe, executive and Skylight king rooms.

If you don’t fancy eating out, you can dine at the award-winning Dillisk on the Docks or enjoy drinks on the stylish outdoor terrace.

This is a good option for those looking to be very close to the centre while being just far enough away to avoid the crowds.

7. The Hardiman

Next up is another of the Galway hotels that calls Eyre Square ‘home. The Hardiman (previously ‘the Meyrick’) is one of the more impressive hotels in Galway City Centre.

Operating under several different names since 1852, The Hardiman has acted as a hospitable haven for weary tourists for over a century.

Room wise, there’s everything from classic Queen and Kings to opulent suites, each of which is uniquely designed with Victorian charm and modern comfort.

For dining, there’s the popular Gaslight Brasserie and the Oyster Bar. However, if you don’t fancy eating in, many of the best restaurants in Galway are just minutes away.

8. Skeffington Arms Hotel

If you’ve ever spent a weekend roaming around Galway’s many different pubs, then you’re probably familiar with the Skeff.

Overlooking Eyre Square and close to all of the city’s main attractions, The Skeffington Arms Hotel boasts bright, modern rooms, a vibrant bar, and a restaurant.

The rooms here are fairly basic, and what you’d expect from a 3-star hotel, but they’re clean and comfortable and the location is hard to bate.

I speak with a lot of tourists and I know of many that have stayed here over the years. The proximity to the bus/train (under 5 minutes) and the value for money make the Skeff well worth considering.

9. The Dean

The Dean is one of the newest hotels in Galway City, having only opened its doors in recent years.

The rooms are colourful, quirky, clean and bright and you’ll be sleeping a 3-minute stroll from Eyre Square.

If you fancy a feed or a tipple, head up to Sophie’s – it’s located on the roof and you’ll be treated to a panoramic view of the city.

If you’re in search of some of the quirkier hotels Galway has to offer, you won’t go wrong here, as The Dean has a fine aul artsy feel to it with the owners describing it as ‘Galway’s first-ever design–led establishment’.

10. The HYDE

Last but by no means least in our guide to the best hotels in Galway City is The HYDE on Foster Street.

This is another of the funkier Galway City hotels, as you’ll see from the snaps above.

Rooms are spacious and well equipped and there’s a wide range of dining and drinking options, like HYDE Bar (cocktails all in a chic-but-casual ambiance)

As is the case with many Galway hotels, you’ll have to pay for parking (€12 per 24 hours).

Explore beyond the Galway hotels

Now that you have a good sense of the best hotels in Galway City Centre, it’s time to look at how you’ll spend your time in the city.

While there are endless things to do in Galway, you’ll need a plan-of-action. If you want to explore the city and Connemara, try my Galway Road Trip itinerary, pictured above.

Or, hop into some of these other Galway accommodation guides:

• 17 quirky places for glamping in Galway
• 7 of the best spa hotels in Galway
• 6 of the top hostels in Galway
• The fanciest 5 star hotels in Galway
• 13 scenic places to go camping in Galway

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