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Abbeygate Townhouse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Galway, 4-minute walk to Galway Cathedral

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City Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway
Comfort Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, heated floors, soap, shampoo
Reception
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Netflix
Wardrobe or closet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

City Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Netflix
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Netflix
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Netflix
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Netflix
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

  • ‪Garavan's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McSwiggan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 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, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
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

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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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Reviews

Abbeygate Townhouse Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 194 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and quiet. Super close walk to the Latin quarters with endless options for shipping and dining. Very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time while staying at the Abbeygate Hotel. We almost got stuck in Ireland, and we had planned to return and stay at the Abbeygate, as it was our favorite city, and we were pleased with the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very small rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Parminder

Located near major car park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Kelly-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The electronic check/in and no staff on hand was off-putting. The shower was difficult to control water temperature. Overall a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Macy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property smelled like such a strong floral perfume I had a headache as soon as we walked into the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great hotel room to stay in. Staff was very accommodating and let us store bags before our check in time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Central Galway

The location was great for exploring Galway, central and walkable. There is a car park for hire just across from the building, which was very convenient. We didn’t realize the check-in was all automated (no staff onsite) so that took a little longer than expected as the required email wouldn’t load. Good to be aware of so you can have the booking code handy when you get there. Other than that, small but comfortable room with a great shower. Clean and well-appointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location as central to food and music. Hotel was clean and staff were responsive to needs. It is a no frills room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Loved Galway!

The location was fantastic, close to all of the shopping, eating and sightseeing, but also close enough to walk to the grocery store. The room is VERY tight quarters so being able to getting clothes in & out of suitcases/getting ready to go out or get into bed was a little rough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caoimhe

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

Highly recommend!

Very happy with our stay in Abbeygate Townhouse. The rooms were spotless and fresh. In an excellent location we were only a 5-7 min walk from eyre square. Although this hotel is self check in it is very easy to carry out and when there was a problem with the key card machine there was a lovely man there within 10 minutes who helped us and was very friendly and professional. The beds were like a cloud of air to sleep in. All together a wonderful stay and I would 100% recommend to others. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The stay was okay. We were clear that this was a basic hotel stay, but they really mean, basic. The kitchenette is only a kettle and coffee machine with a limited amount of coffee/tea/milk. The building and room were clean with a few minor areas that were dirtier than the norm (beside the toilet, the side table had chips out of the material etc…). There are a few hangers for clothing, no knobs or hooks in the bathroom though. The area is relatively quiet until the middle of the night when the parties are returning home from the pubs. To be expected anywhere! But it felt dingy and dirty and unsafe. We would not have gone out at night to have to return there. It was about a six to eight minute walk to the square or bus/train and other happening areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location and very clean and nice, but if there is anything happening at the nearby club, it is loud at night. Like, so loud there were complimentary ear plugs in the room. In other nights, it was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would’ve preferred to have two room keys (maybe I missed something when checking in via the kiosk?). Shower was terrible - flooded the bathroom floor and leaked down to the floor beneath us (room 206). Apart from that, lovely room in a lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a clean, small, but efficient hotel. It is well located, we could walk to all we wanted to explore. The team, especially Liam, was very quick to respond to email communication, and assisted us with an early check in. We were even treated to an upgrade in room that became available during our stay. I'd highly recommend this hotel!!!

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice but you need more than a bed that takes up the whole room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cute and clean with a coffee maker and tv. We didn't see any staff while we were there and the check in is self check in but it all went smoothly. The area around is a bit quiet but is very close to the main areas so you just need to walk a minute or two to find something!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jan Henning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice. Check-in was easy and Check-out even more. Saldy, the room was poorly soundproofed, which made one night a bit hard to get through. But overall I recommended it!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Served its purpose for a quick overnight stay. Check-in was a little frustrating as we arrived early and there was no staff on-site to hold our bags- would have been helpful as international travellers with suitcases. We received a code to enter the building and it was incorrect. We had to rely on other guests randomly entering/exiting until we received the correct code hours later. Our room had a bizarre odour that was ?fishy. Around 11pm guests in the surrounding rooms could be heard yelling through the walls. Like I said, it was just okay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lutz

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No service and loud
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Issues with WiFi connectivity. Could call WhatsApp number because I had no WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was clean and in walking distance to the city centre. Temperature outside was 15 degrees but room was really really warm and you were unable to control the heat. When contacting the hotel they told us to turn on the fans and open the window however it was uncomfortably hot and stuffy in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great location, no daily cleaning. Hot room.

Self check in was easy and location was excellent. They never come to clean the room unless you stay 3+ nights but never mention that. There was not enough coffee, we washed our own mugs and run out of toilet paper. The room also gets really really hot even when cool outside. Window doesnt open more than an inch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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