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The Snug Townhouse

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Spanish Arch

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Travelers find genuine Galway hospitality at The Snug Townhouse, where free in-room WiFi makes planning adventures easy. The central location puts shopping districts within walking distance, and the historic Spanish Arch is just a short stroll away.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Exclusive Duplex | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Duplex

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
  • 14 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
10 Quay Street, Galway, Galway, H91 FXY4

What's nearby

  • Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 8 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's Seafood Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seven Bridge Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Busker Brownes Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Snug Townhouse

Hotel near Spanish Arch
Located close to Galway Harbour and Eyre Square, The Snug Townhouse has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at The Snug Townhouse boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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

The Snug Townhouse Hotel
The Snug Townhouse Galway
The Snug Townhouse Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is The Snug Townhouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Snug Townhouse?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Snug Townhouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Snug Townhouse?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Snug Townhouse located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Spanish Arch, Eyre Square, and Galway Harbour. Galway Cathedral and University of Galway are also within 15 minutes. Galway Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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The Snug Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 640 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 640 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 640 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 640 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 640 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was pleasant. Location is the absolute best in the city. A must stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the main street. Location is great. Very cute rooms. Small but nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though squarely in the centre of the busiest area of Galway, the moment you close the door The Snug is quiet, warm and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Van de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on Quay St
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Snug Townhouse was the perfect place to stay in Galway. As you step out the front door you are greeted by the Bronze Galway Girl. Restaurants, Pubs and shopping literally steps away. The staff had great recommendations for dinner places that were top notch! If you want to immerse yourself into the heart of Galway I would highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, and quiet. Easy access to tram that took us everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely LOVED this property! We stayed in the duplex and it was incredible. The location is perfect as there are pubs all around and there is a parking garage about a 5 minute walk away which was very convenient since we had a rental car! Staff were friendly and welcoming. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It truly is a small space, but is very cute and efficient in the way it is designed. The staff were extremely friendly and flexible. Since it is located in a busy area, there is some measure of noise that transferred through the walls. Ear plugs were provided, but it is good to be aware of the noise should you be a light sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and vibe were absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nacima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is ideal for a lone traveller close to all the major attractions easy access and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Really central

Rooms are really small.. fine if you don’t need to get ready in the room.. ideal for a night out . Really central to all shops and the bars
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Snug is the key word! Our room was very snug! But we were right in the heart of Galway. Despite staying in such a central area, our room was very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very helpful that said drunk locals stood outside and yelled trying to wake guests and banged on doors after bars closed. Lastly, the Back Alleyway that you had to walk through To get to room was filled with overflowing garbage bins.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was really clean and new feeling. Staff was great! Check in was easy. However, the room is small and the TV didn't work. Overall a great spot for a 1 or 2 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of Galway. Glad there was air conditioning so we didnt have to open window since it was the hopping part of Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location but very loud and no window in our room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very close to all the pubs and restaurants. I did not appreciate the fire alarm repeatedly going off at 6-7am.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely but unfortunately stank of wet dog. It was a Saturday night and super loud as it’s above the pubs although they did provide earplugs. Wouldn’t recommend if you aren’t going out as you won’t sleep well but if you are it’s in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated right in the center, the snug townhouse is the perfect option for anyone coming to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean, super fun location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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