Abbeygate Townhouse

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Galway Cathedral

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Triple Room
Grand Triple Room | Bathroom
Front of property
Reception
Hallway

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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3 Newtownsmith, Galway, Galway, H91 PX06
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

City Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Grand Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Galway

Galway City Centre stay.At this Galway City Centre guesthouse, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Galway Cathedral and University of Galway. Quay Street and Eyre Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Quay Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Spanish Arch - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galway Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 7 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garavan's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McSwiggan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sally Long's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cellar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Abbeygate Townhouse

3-star guest house near Galway Cathedral
As a guest of Abbeygate Townhouse, you'll find express check-in and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This 3-star Galway guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Abbeygate Townhouse offers 21 accommodations with espresso makers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch Smart televisions come with Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Roll-in shower (47 inches wide)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

Abbeygate Townhouse Galway
Abbeygate Townhouse Guesthouse
Abbeygate Townhouse Guesthouse Galway

Frequently asked questions

How close is Abbeygate Townhouse to the airport?

Abbeygate Townhouse is 58.5 mi (71-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Abbeygate Townhouse?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Abbeygate Townhouse on Jun 14, 2026 start from CA $257, excluding 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.

Does Abbeygate Townhouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Abbeygate Townhouse.

How close is Abbeygate Townhouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.6 mi (8-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 2.3 mi (13-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Abbeygate Townhouse offer free breakfast?

Abbeygate Townhouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Abbeygate Townhouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Caesar's Palace (5-min drive) and Claudes Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Abbeygate Townhouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Abbeygate Townhouse?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Abbeygate Townhouse have a pool?

Abbeygate Townhouse does not have a pool.

Does Abbeygate Townhouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Abbeygate Townhouse to downtown Galway?

Abbeygate Townhouse is 0.1 mi away from Galway.

Abbeygate Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 240 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fionnuala

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay as always Room was lovely everything you for a Guicken get away in Galway Very central Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Room was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great with several upgraded amenities - the weighted throw, the Shark fan, the lit mirror, etc. the room was larger than we expected and the location was excellent. Check in was super easy at the kiosk. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Breanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Didn’t see any staff during my 3 day stay. No room cleaning at all while I was there. Very close to Latin quarter and many pubs
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was small (which we knew it would be) but very clean and the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

My

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, quiet, central
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Eoin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean room in a great location, with a bit of noise from the street
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to city Centre, easy check-in checkout
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the easy self service check in and that it was near the main strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and quiet. Super close walk to the Latin quarters with endless options for shipping and dining. Very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and close to the Latin Quarter. Easy check-in and check-out. Close to several dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & lovely room. The cafe & staff downstairs were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cozy room near pubs, restaurants, and grocery. Felt safe, hotel and room are nicely updated. Comfortable bed. Friendly and responsive staff who were very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, room was clean and comfortable, check in was easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy stay. Little noise in the morning from cleaners. But ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time while staying at the Abbeygate Hotel. We almost got stuck in Ireland, and we had planned to return and stay at the Abbeygate, as it was our favorite city, and we were pleased with the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe with clear instructions!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location!

Great location just north of Quay Street and the Latin Quarter. City parking lot right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a great vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed room close to restaurants and bars. Very clean and very comfortable. Would highly recommend it as the place to stay. Wish we stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Glway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In Galway for 3 days during a two week trip. Clean, convenient, just a little small when traveling with any luggage for a long trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025