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The House Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Galway Bay

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A stone building with a sign reading "the HOUSE hotel".
A spacious room with wooden flooring, a round ceiling feature, and a seating area with sofas and a table.
A teal sofa with a floral pillow, a champagne bottle, and a book-filled bookshelf in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, dining area, and large windows.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lower Merchants Road, The Latin Quarter, Galway, H91 X309
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Arch
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, a small table with water bottles, and a television.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk with a coffee machine, and curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

Deluxe Double Room, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

Double or Twin DELUXE

  • Sleeps 6

Double or Twin DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 6

About the area

Galway

City center stay.With a stay at this Galway City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Spanish Arch and Quay Street. Galway Bay and Shop Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shop Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 7 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's Seafood Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Front Door Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taaffes - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The House Hotel

4-star hotel near Galway Bay
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The House Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area and an elevator.
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Elevator
  • Dining venue
The House Hotel offers 48 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day (656 ft away)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

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

Hotel House
Galway The House Hotel
House Hotel Galway
The House Hotel Galway
House Hotel
The House Hotel Hotel
The House Hotel Galway
The House Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

How close is The House Hotel to the airport?

The House Hotel is 58.7 mi (72-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The House Hotel.

How close is The House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (6-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 1.7 mi (10-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The House Hotel, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesar's Palace (3-min drive) and Claudes Casino (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The House Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The House Hotel have a pool?

The House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The House Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The House Hotel to downtown Galway?

The House Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Galway.

The House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 140 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; helpful staff; small but functional rooms; very nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Galway, perfect location and central to all the things.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
staff was amazing and property was clean and in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff. Easy breakfast downstairs and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a pain in the ass, but it was worth it for the location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to get where we wanted to go
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room and central location to city attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect. The room was clean and well appointed. The breakfast was delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

The room was spotless and comfortable and the staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

debra k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes, very nice & fresh breakfast offerings, but arrangements could be improved. Very difficult to get to coffee & food. Traffic flow needs improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, parking close, and the staff were especially accommodating! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel! Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service was great from arriving to leaving . Lady on reception was fab giving us some great inspiration and information of places to visit ( especially the cottage restaurants). Room was spacious, clean and had a lovely comfortable bed. Ideal location for Quay street 👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm/cozy hotel, with a notably lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel was the best part. The breakfast had a lot of choices, but not really flexibility for food allergies. Parking was offsite and safe, but in the next block. No refrigerator in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy beds, good selection of breakfast. Walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brigitta

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , great service!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was top notch! The team at The House Hotel truly made the experience outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed is very firm. Room had a musty smell. TV would come on but no channels available. In room phone to front desk did not work. Good safe place to stay right on merchant street so it’s very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect and clean. Small shower. Amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026