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The Western Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Georgian hotel near Eyre Square

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Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby lounge
Quadruple Room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Arch
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Galway

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Galway City Centre hotel, you'll find Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral. Also, Galway City Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Spanish Arch is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Shop Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Skeff - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Brasserie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Western Hotel

4-star Georgian hotel near Eyre Square
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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Western Hotel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

Property 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: 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

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

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The Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and close to the city, the tiny underground car park was a little tricky to find and full, but staff could rearrange the cars so it worked out
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vinod

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Strong, Blaine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Benedict

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine. Clean, but nothing fancy. Twin beds were singles and quite thin. New. Business like hotel. Nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here one night, and were very pleased that we were able to check in a little early after a redeye flight. I had mentioned upon booking that we were celebrating something and the hotel staff had left a special treat for us and a handwritten note on the table in our room. The location is unbeatable, the price is fair, and the charm of staying in a hotel as old as this one can't be beat. I would recommend this to others and I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway – an easy 5-10 minute walk to downtown and Eyre Square. Despite on-going renovations, the front staff were wonderful and got us checked into our room. The rooms were large by Irish standards and were ideal for several days. We loved the time and can’t wait to come-back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MARK A

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would love to return to the Western hotel. It was convenient, clean, elegant, and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Heat in our room didn't seem to work properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carie, Bellingham

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very walkable to everything in.Galway, we did not like the attitude of some of the employees as they seem to be bothered by our requests.For mortels and toilet paper et cetera
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Western Hotel Galway was excellent. Helpful with all the details. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
Seafood chowder at the Western Hotel.
Lovely begonias in Eyre Square. Two blocks from hotel.
Lots of history to explore within walking distance.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time . Comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very eager to help and were prompt. Our room was huge. The hotel was a terrific lication!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Western !!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy parking and check in process. Only downside was we didn’t have a view of anything and room was quite small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Early checkin to a clean quiet room. Just one block up from shops and restaurants. Add on breakfast of buffet or hot menu was wonderful. Inside restaurant and bar. Doing some outside remodeling that will add street attractiveness but didn't disturb hotel function. Room was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fine if you’re young and in good physical condition But not recommended for an elderly person We had to climb stairs to get to the elevator Then The bathtub was very high and if you had trouble with your knees you wouldn’t be able to use Otherwise hotel was good all other ways
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lorae

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

Basic stay

Check in area was very cramped with all the people checking in. Rooms were basic. Hallways were crazy, up and down stairs with winding halls and doors. Felt like a sobriety test. Nice they had underground parking and a park attendant. It was small.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025