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The Dean Galway

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock
Outdoor pool
The Dean Galway, in Galway City Centre, blends luxury with convenience. Unwind with coffee at the rooftop cafe or catch live music in one of three bars. The property features two restaurants, an outdoor pool, and staff that consistently earn rave reviews from visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Super Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mod Pod | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Mod Pod

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Penthouse | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
80 Prospect Hill, Galway, D08 KR99

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shop Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Quay Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Galway - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Brasserie - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Dean Galway

Upscale hotel near Eyre Square
Located close to Quay Street, The Dean Galway provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and 3 bars. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and concierge services
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, CD players, and electric kettles

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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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Dean Galway Hotel
The Dean Galway Galway
The Dean Galway Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dean Galway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Dean Galway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Dean Galway?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Dean Galway?

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

What time is check-out at The Dean Galway?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Dean Galway located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Fountain, Eyre Square, and Quay Street. Shop Street and Padraic O'Conaire Statue are also within 10 minutes. Galway Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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The Dean Galway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 527 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 527 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 527 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 527 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 527 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Very walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, heated pool after a long day of touring was the perfect touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were beautiful but very small. Staff was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were terrific. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice updated hotel within walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the center of Galway Young "vibe" Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth the expense for nice rooms, restaurant and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff, amenities and proximity to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice place to stay, we were only there one night m, boutique rooms are small if your claustrophobic not for you, the parking garage is a 10 minute walk make sure to drop bags at the check in counter prior to the uphill walk !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dean was beyond gorgeous and made our stay in Galway 10x easier for exploration. I couldn’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay for a trip into Galway. They have plenty of amenities, but the parking is a little bit of a challenge. You’ll enjoy your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Gensure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good position in town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dean Galway is a great hotel to stay at. The rooms have air conditioning, which is hard to come by and there is a wonderful fitness center as well as a pool, sauna, and steam room. The hotel is in a great location as we were able to walk every where. Staff were quite pleasant and hospitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay close to the center of Galway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at The Dean for five nights and it is a fantastic hotel. Fun, hip, spotless, well decorated, helpful staff, excellent facilities, and a great location. I love this hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malachi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern funky hotel. Really nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very aesthetic decor. The restaurant was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was quite noisy and water backup was apparent, in the shower and in the toilet. Rooms are small and shower never got hot, only warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic service and atmosphere; good food
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Cay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Restaurants were nice. Rooms were not very clean and really small. Hard to store luggage and toiletries. Right on main road. No parking available - public .5 miles from hotel. Expensive for these limitations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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