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The Western Hotel

4.0 star property
Georgian hotel with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk

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The Western Hotel in central Galway offers a genuine Irish welcome. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy regional dishes in the restaurant, or wind down in the cozy bar. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Knowledgeable staff are ready to help with local recommendations.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Quay Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Spanish Arch - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Western Hotel

Upscale hotel near Eyre Square
Located close to Galway Cathedral and Spanish Arch, The Western Hotel provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at The Western Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 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 crib

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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

Western Galway
Western Hotel
Western Hotel Galway
The Western Hotel Hotel
The Western Hotel Galway
The Western Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is The Western Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Western Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Western Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Western Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Western Hotel located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral. Galway City Museum and Spanish Arch are also within 15 minutes. Galway Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Western Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, wish we could’ve stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and close to everything, I highly recommend, . The music in the bar at night it is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Germaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Western Hotel. The free parking was a godsend, and the staff members were super nice and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just one night, but it was just the stay we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Friendly staff. Comfortable bed and very nice room. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff. Nice clean room. Grea5 walkable location. Only difficulty was the toilet didn’t flush very well. Trad music in the bar on thurs, fri and sat nights. Musicians were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Excellent stay at the western on quick 2 day trip to Galway. Centrally located, comfortable, pleasant basic hotel. Super friendly staff, helped secure a fan as weather was very warm and no AC. Convenient parking below hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel. Close to town and great atmosphere. Directions to parking were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We arrived in Galway for our two night stay there. Weather was warmer than usual so a fan was brought to the room. Tub was quite high to get in and out of.no walk in shower Breakfasts were very good . Bar was enjoyable as well and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Definitely a keeper

Excellent location, first rate staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and same for the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Nice location to the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Ward

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

Perfect!!!

The hotel was perfect for us, thanks to its ideal location in the center of Galway. It was easy to stroll around without worrying about finding parking. The staff were friendly. Just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great breakfast, attentive and professional staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved proximity to Town Square
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brandee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an ideal location for walking around and seeing Galway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Wonderful apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a very good location to the Centre.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A short walk to the main shopping in the Latin Quarter but far enough away that you are not disturbed by the crowds. Underground parking was VERY handy but not easy to find - had to drive past the hotel 3 times, then find parking elsewhere, walk to the hotel to find out how to get in (pro tip... entry is behind the hotel hidden by houses)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and close to everything Finding the parking lot was hard but once we found it, valet was super helpful. Beautiful old bar nice athmosphere Breakfast was also good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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