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The Western Hotel

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

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Bar (on property)
Double Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Quadruple Room
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$347
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway
  • Eyre Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Spanish Arch
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Galway
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Galway

The Western Hotel puts you in the heart of Galway, within just a 10-minute stroll of Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral. Highlights at this Georgian hotel include a restaurant, free valet parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Western Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Galway City Centre hotel include Galway City Museum and Spanish Arch.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Quay Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spanish Arch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • Supermac's
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mary Mullens Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Western Hotel

Georgian hotel with free valet parking and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Western Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Galway hotel.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Western Hotel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 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 cot

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 250 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Western Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Western Hotel?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Western Hotel on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$346.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Western Hotel?

Yep, The Western Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Western Hotel?

The closest beach to The Western Hotel is Grattan Beach (1.9 km).

Is The Western Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Western Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Western Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Western Hotel?

No, The Western Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Western Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Western Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Western Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but well maintained. Great breakfast. Nice shower. Good location to bus station and tour bus pick up. Large room. Walking distance to square and Shop street
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Randolph

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

From SC to Ireland

2 night stay in Galway. Great location. Easy access to downtown. I am usually complementary on Hotels.com ratings. However, on this one you did miss it. Old building, narrow halls, check-in took a while, stairs throughout to pull luggage up and down and parking kind of chaotic. Be careful Hotels.com. You missed this one.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, able to walk easily to all the sights. Room was big, clean, just a bit stuffy/warm. Otherwise it was a great stay! Everyone was friendly and helpful. Also had parking on site which was a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna, Leonberg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was central and there was a band on friday in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was updated and had a great atmosphere. Several dining options close by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore, Reno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building is older but well maintained and in a good location. Very walkable to the sights in downtown Galway. Parking is limited, but the team does a great job using the limited spaces available. Staff was very friendly and always attentive and smiling. Room was clean and very quiet. We slept well. Showers are of the smaller circular/corner european variety. Water pressure could have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Convenient Galway Hotel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager the night we checked in was very rude to a guest who was upset about the condition of her room. She also said she was giving up an upgraded room which was really an unpleasant apartment around back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven Edward

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very minor point but would prefer a shower screen to a curtain. Breakfast excellent and staff wonderful. Great location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property close to the central train station and shopping and bars/restaurants but far enough away to have a quiet night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
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

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

Jack

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were good - parking garage was … interesting…. The valet deserves a raise !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

2 day stay in Falway

Condition of hotel was so-so. Hallway carpets are worn. Room carpets were stained and should be replaced. Rooms were small considering it is a small city and the cost. It is an older hotel with character but could use some refreshing. Toilet did not work when we arrived but was fixed within an hour or so. Service was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Western hotel was a great value and in the city center of Galway! They were very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and polite staff. Parking is very convenient. Breakfast is great, and you are within walking distance of great spots for lunch, dinner and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Consider this lovely place

Loved the Hotel. Great staff. Restored older property. Quaint. Location was within easy walking distance of most areas, but without super congestion. Fabulous breakfast. Parking was a plus. Only minus was that our room had no air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025