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Abbeygate Townhouse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Galway, a quick walk to Galway Cathedral

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City Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Hallway
Comfort Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, heated floors, soap, shampoo
Front of property
Abbeygate Townhouse, a short walk from Galway Cathedral, offers travelers WiFi in every room and express check-in. Guests can explore Eyre Square or stroll to Quay Street's restaurants and pubs before returning to this peaceful, smoke-free property.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Netflix
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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City Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Netflix
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Netflix
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Netflix
Iron/ironing board
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Netflix
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3 Newtownsmith, Galway, Galway, H91 PX06

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Galway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 7 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McSwiggan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Garavan's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie on the Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sally Long's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Abbeygate Townhouse

Guesthouse near Galway Cathedral
Located close to Eyre Square and Quay Street, Abbeygate Townhouse has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-in, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Abbeygate Townhouse include comforts such as free WiFi and espresso makers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Roll-in shower (47 inches wide)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

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

Abbeygate Townhouse Galway
Abbeygate Townhouse Guesthouse
Abbeygate Townhouse Guesthouse Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbeygate Townhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Abbeygate Townhouse?

Abbeygate Townhouse doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Abbeygate Townhouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Abbeygate Townhouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Abbeygate Townhouse located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Galway Cathedral and University of Galway. Quay Street and Eyre Square are also within 10 minutes. Galway Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Abbeygate Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 169 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & lovely room. The cafe & staff downstairs were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
A different experience with no staff on property. Rooms were spotless, walkable to the bar/restaurant area. It was good for what we needed. Rooms are small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is conveniently located and clean. The principal downside is that it faces some kind of bar or other location where people
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed room close to restaurants and bars. Very clean and very comfortable. Would highly recommend it as the place to stay. Wish we stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to city centre . Clean and comfortable. Mildew smell in bathroom, but very clean. No way to secure door to prevent toddler egress
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property was centrally located and clean self check-in was easy fan was broken and it was warm in the room no direct parking with property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick self check in. Walkable area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little restaurant right next door. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A fully self-service hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this property - so convenient to everything in Galway - easy walk to Latin Quarter and Shop Street, Eyre Square and the West End! Only wish there was a small mini-fridge - otherwise a perfect room, beautifully decorated and a fantastic shower with the best water pressure in Ireland!!
The museum - definitely worth a visit
The museum with the Spanish arch to the right
West end - across the street from Galway Bay Tattoo
Fantastic place for organic soaps etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Glway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jena

Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the room was nice. There is no staff on site, so we weren’t able to get help when the wifi was down for the duration of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very hot and had a window air conditioner that didn’t work/was missing pieces. The shower was scalding hot and we couldn’t adjust the temperature. The room itself was as described. The area was quiet, safe, and walkable. There was a convenient parking lot across the street but the city meter did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Parminder

Located near major car park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it modern and clean !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a basic kind of place that will meet your needs but provide few amenities beyond that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious, modern, and well-designed. We never saw another person in the hotel, staff or guest, which was eerie. But virtual check-in and checkout was smooth, thanks to the clear instructions provided
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liam was very helpful. He answered all of our questions quickly. The room was clean and very nice. Walking distance to lots of things!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy at night even with windows closed and ear plugs couldn't sleep at all
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were fine. What I didn’t like is that there was no staff on sight . Only a telephone number to call
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had major water problems that ranged from no water at all to super hot water. Called for service. They came, but were not able to correct the problem. We left the next day. No good showers for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, the thermostat was broken and the temperature was very high while we were trying to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The housekeeper and manager were really nice. We were delighted with our stay. I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was small but well equipped and the bed was comfortable. There was some noise from inside and outside the building but they provided earplugs so it was okay. The only negative point was the shower, there was only very hot water coming out, regardless of the temperature selection.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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