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The Snug Townhouse

3.0 star property
Hotel in Galway, steps from Spanish Arch

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Reception
Superior Double Room
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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10 Quay Street, Galway, Galway, H91 FXY4
  • Place, Spanish Arch
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Exclusive Duplex

Exclusive Duplex

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Galway

The Snug Townhouse puts you in the heart of Galway, steps from Spanish Arch and within a 10-minute stroll of Eyre Square. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Galway City Centre hotel include Galway Harbour and Galway Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galway Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taaffes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonagh's Seafood Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Cóilí - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Snug Townhouse

Hotel in Galway, steps from Spanish Arch
The Snug Townhouse offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
The Snug Townhouse offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Snug Townhouse?

The Snug Townhouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Snug Townhouse?

The closest beach to The Snug Townhouse is Grattan Beach (1.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Snug Townhouse?

No, The Snug Townhouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Snug Townhouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Snug Townhouse?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Snug Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 670 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 670 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 670 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 670 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 670 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray, Winchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay at The Snug again! The location is really convenient, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the rooms are adorable. Yes, they are truly snug, but they have perfect storage and space for two travelers. Being on Quay street means lots of loud noise outside m, but if you know that going in, it’s really not much of a bother.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher, North Palm Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at The Snug Townhouse! Perfect location in the heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter. Rooms are small, stylish, and clean. Friendly staff and easy check-in. Ideal spot for a fun Galway getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

ESTELA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location couldn’t be better the only drawback is the noise since it is next to pubs and restaurants. We stayed a Thursday and Friday, Thursday was ok even tho it was noisy, there were people downstairs eating and drinking but Friday night was unbearable. The music and the boom was so loud I had to take a sleeping pill to be able to fall asleep. It was past midnight. Other than that I loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exciting accommodations in the heart of the city. Polite and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night 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

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, perfect location, super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ciara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on Shop Street so no taxis required
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Snug was small but comfortable and ideally located. The only issue was that we had rooms facing the street, making it impossible to sleep at night. The noise from the pub and street revellers went on past 2:30 am, only to be followed by kegs being dragged onto the street for morning pickup and early morning (before 7:00 am) deliveries and street cleaning. I am sure it is excellent if you do not get one of the rooms directly over the street. We are hardy travellers and don't get fussed over much, but I am telling you it was impossible to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is in a renovated 12th century (?) inn, so go in expecting smaller rooms, but they do it with such style and class it’s hard to not be absolutely impressed with this place! The staff is beyond helpful, super sweet, and you really can’t beat the location - within walking distance of everything. There is no parking on site bc it’s in the pedestrian area, but the Spanish arch parking garage is literally around the corner and the day rates are great. The bed is also massive, so plenty of room to relax when you get back from your days of exploration. Recommend static noise when you sleep if you are a light sleeper - they also provide ear plugs if that is more your thing. They also sell Irish plug converters that will fit all plugs except USB/Type C for €6 in the vending machines.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
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

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Negin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was super cozy and clean, but I didn’t realize how small it would be.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle, North Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Snug hotel was true to its name, our room was very compact, but clean and a comfortable bed for our one night stay in Galway. The location can’t be beat and the hotel staff was very helpful in providing recommendations for the local area. We didn’t have any issues with noise as other have mentioned. It does take a bit of rearranging to have two suitcases open at once as floor space is minimal but there is a space under the bed to keep one larger suitcase open at all times. Also, there is no elevator for those that would need one. It was 4 flights of stairs to our room, which was very manageable. Overall, for a short stay, this was a great place and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST HOTEL I’ve ever stayed in Europe so far over the last 4 years. First time visiting Galway, the hotel is 13 mins walk from the train station, located literally right in the middle of every single pubs and restaurants you can imagine in centre of Galway, right next to the Spanish arch. The bar across The Quay’s, McDonnold fish and chips, Kings Head Pub, literally all of them in 2-5 mins walking distance it’s fantastic. All the other reviews about noise and live music till 1-2 am, it’s TOTALLY FINE! Why would you want to go to bed at midnight when you are staying in the HEART centre of Galway? You are on holiday, go listen to the live music, sing along your heart out, dance and have a few pints! Lovely check in staff and also hold luggage for free after check out. The hotel is so aesthetically pleasing and functional, tons space under the bed for luggage and by the bed there is kettle and tea coffee, hair dryer, hangers, POWERFUL SHOWER!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Website misrepresented the size of the room. When asked if there was a room available where we could actually walk around the bed I was told there were none available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place right down in the heart of the action. We loves the convenience of the location to the shopping, restaurants, and bars. it was nice and central so you could walk to he west side of Galway as well. The staff was friendly and check in was super quick and easy. The room was definitely SNUG but it was to be expected. The ear plugs were also a great touch being right in the middle of action. We didn't need to use them as we were so tired anyway. Great spot! We would totally visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very very noisy from the street. The air conditioner leaked all over our stuff. But the beds were great!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025