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Our top choices for University of Galway hotels

A restaurant with wooden flooring, green and yellow patterned chairs, and a neon sign reading "Snoozles".
A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a blue and white color scheme.
A group of people dining at a round table with a patterned wall and a view of the outside.
A person peeling bananas at a table with a fruit display.

1. Snoozles Galway City Centre

Snoozles Galway City Centre
Galway City Centre, 1.2 km from University of Galway
United States
Grace
S$193
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Snoozles Galway City Centre
A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern interior with a brick wall, a sofa, chairs, a table, and a bar area.
A modern staircase with a wooden handrail and glass railings, leading to an upper level.
A bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a green partition.

2. Radisson RED Galway

Radisson RED Galway
Ballybaan Beg, 2.7 km from University of Galway
Canada
David
S$220
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Radisson RED Galway
A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, a bar area with wine bottles, and a central table with chairs.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a hanging light fixture.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and string lights.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a white pillow, and a neatly folded towel. There is a string of orange and yellow lights on the brick wall behind the bed.

3. The Nest Boutique Hostel

The Nest Boutique Hostel
Lenaboy, 2.1 km from University of Galway
United States
Vanessa
S$129
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Nest Boutique Hostel
A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.
A restaurant with a central table, purple seating, and green-lit windows.
A room with two floral-patterned armchairs facing a glass table with a vase of flowers. Large windows with red frames offer a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and chair. There is a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

4. Skeffington ArmsHotel

Skeffington ArmsHotel
Galway City Centre, 1 km from University of Galway
Canada
Elaine
S$185
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Skeffington ArmsHotel
A reception area with a sign above a staircase, a desk with a person behind it, and a colorful mural on the wall.
A guitar leaning against a window sill with a view of a street and a building in the background.
A cozy seating area with a bench and cushions, large windows with a view of the street, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A hostel with a stone facade, orange signage, and a colorful flower mural.

5. Galway City Hostel & Bar

Galway City Hostel & Bar
Galway City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Galway
United States
Chelsy
S$230
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Galway City Hostel & Bar
The Lane Boutique Hotel entrance with a dark wooden door, a welcome sign, and two potted plants on either side.
A reception area with a wooden interior, a reception desk labeled "The Lane Boutique Residence," a clock, and a floral arrangement.
A building with a sign reading "The Love" and a small outdoor seating area with white chairs and a table.
A hallway with dark wood paneling, a patterned carpet, and a ceiling light fixture.

6. The Lane - Boutique Residence

The Lane - Boutique Residence
Galway City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Galway
Canada
Dawn
S$168
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Lane - Boutique Residence
A cozy bar area with leather seating, a fireplace, and shelves of bottles and framed pictures.
A harbor with boats docked and a row of buildings in the background.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, a green awning, and flower boxes above the entrance.
A building with a green awning labeled "M. FitzGeralds" and "Live Music."

7. The Residence Hotel

The Residence Hotel
Latin Quarter, 1.1 km from University of Galway
United States
Patricia
S$205
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Residence Hotel
A modern interior with a geometric light installation, a central seating area, and a dark-toned floor.
A modern building with large windows and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a teal sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the beach.
A bar area with two women seated at a bar counter, a bartender behind the counter, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

8. The G Hotel and Spa

The G Hotel and Spa
Galway City Centre, 1.9 km from University of Galway
United Kingdom
Eamonn
S$226
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The G Hotel and Spa
A wine cellar with shelves of wine bottles, a dining table set with glasses and cutlery, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern lounge area with a blue armchair, a black floor lamp, and a brick wall.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.
A Harbour Hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Harbour Hotel

Harbour Hotel
Galway City Centre, 1.3 km from University of Galway
United States
Rachel
S$235
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Harbour Hotel
A restaurant with round tables, booths, and a view of the city.
A cozy interior with a wooden wall, a colorful abstract painting, and a seating area with tables.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, a red carpet, and a blue-lit ceiling.
A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.

10. The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway
Galway City Centre, 1 km from University of Galway
United States
Sarah
S$220
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Dean Galway
A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, green walls, and hanging purple flowers.
A bar area with a sign reading 'welcome to HYDE,' bar stools, a variety of bottles, and a decorative fan.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bar area, and a dining space.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, seating area, and a walk-in closet.

11. Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)
Galway City Centre, 1.2 km from University of Galway
Canada
julia
S$221
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)
A bar area with wooden furniture, a billiards table, and a mural of people playing pool.
A lobby with a large mural of a cobblestone street at night, a reception desk, and a seating area with a bench.
A billiards room with a pool table, chairs, a guitar, and a mural.
A reception desk with a sign that reads "Tickets & Tours" and a backdrop with a scenic landscape.

12. Kinlay Hostel Galway

Kinlay Hostel Galway
Galway City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Galway
Canada
Bernadette
S$185
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Kinlay Hostel Galway
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A modern hotel building with a curved glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Maldron Hotel".
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, equipped with water bottles and glasses, and a large screen at the front.

13. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
Terryland, 1.3 km from University of Galway
United States
Gracy
S$154
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
A reception area with a tiled wall, a potted plant, and a sign for 'The Snug Townhouse'.
A sign with the words "The Snug Townhouse" in white letters on a dark background.
A hallway with a tiled floor, a framed motivational poster, and a door leading to a room with a wooden panel wall.
A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a view of the outside through a window.

14. The Snug Townhouse

The Snug Townhouse
Latin Quarter, 1.1 km from University of Galway
Canada
Lyndsey
S$146
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Snug Townhouse
A buffet with various food items, including muffins, fruits, and condiments.
A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and mountains in the background.
A cozy reading nook with leather chairs, a small table, and a brick wall bookshelf.
A neatly arranged table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a plate of chocolates and apples in a hotel room.

15. Nox Hotel

Nox Hotel
Ballinfoile, 1.5 km from University of Galway
Canada
Rachel
S$171
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nox Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.
A chessboard on a glass table with two glasses of whiskey, a fireplace, and a chair.
A hotel with a prominent 'WESTERN HOTEL' sign, a stone facade, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with water bottles, a lamp, and a view through large windows with curtains.

16. The Western Hotel

The Western Hotel
Galway City Centre, 1 km from University of Galway
United States
Sean
S$174
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Western Hotel
A hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a well-lit building facade.
An indoor seating area with chairs and tables, large windows, and artificial grass flooring.
A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa set, a coffee table with fruit, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with decorative panels, a small table, and a chair.

17. Flannery's Hotel Galway

Flannery's Hotel Galway
Ballybaan Beg, 3.1 km from University of Galway
United States
Mary L
S$146
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Flannery's Hotel Galway
Garden
A reception desk with a modern design, framed artwork on the wall, and a logo for 'LEONARDO Hotel'.
A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

18. Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway
Latin Quarter, 1.1 km from University of Galway
United States
Cari
S$220
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Leonardo Hotel Galway
A reception area with a sign above the door, a counter, and a person standing by the counter.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a view of the city.
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A staircase with ornate railings and a large mirror reflecting a person carrying a white object.

19. Hyde Hotel

Hyde Hotel
Galway City Centre, 1.2 km from University of Galway
United States
Kevin
S$224
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyde Hotel
A bar area with round tables, bar stools, and a large pillar.
A spa area with a pool, wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and lounge chairs.
A modern indoor swimming pool with blue-tiled walls and a wooden ceiling.
A bar with red chairs, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

20. Salthill Hotel

Salthill Hotel
Attithomasrevagh, 2.9 km from University of Galway
Canada
RICHARD
S$240
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Salthill Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to University of Galway

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A restaurant with wooden flooring, green and yellow patterned chairs, and a neon sign reading "Snoozles".
Snoozles Galway City Centre
9.6
Exceptional
86 reviews
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A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.
Radisson RED Galway
9.4
Exceptional
390 reviews
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A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, a bar area with wine bottles, and a central table with chairs.
The Nest Boutique Hostel
9.2
Wonderful
541 reviews
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A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.
Skeffington ArmsHotel
9.2
Wonderful
520 reviews
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A reception area with a sign above a staircase, a desk with a person behind it, and a colorful mural on the wall.
Galway City Hostel & Bar
9.2
Wonderful
163 reviews
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Top University of Galway Hotel Reviews

Abbeygate Townhouse

Abbeygate Townhouse

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
Wanda 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Abbeygate Townhouse
Nox Hotel

Nox Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"great place!"
Steven 4-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Nox Hotel
The Galmont

The Galmont

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Ami 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
The Galmont
The Western Hotel

The Western Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay in Galway. The recent remodeling looks fantastic!"
Scott 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Western Hotel
The G Hotel and Spa

The G Hotel and Spa

8/10 Good
"A very comfortable stay and excellent location to access Eyre Square and surrounding area."
Eamonn 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The G Hotel and Spa
The Ardilaun Hotel

The Ardilaun Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice clean room. Comfortable bed. Breakfast was buffet style and very average. Staff was friendly and helpful."
Carl 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Ardilaun Hotel
Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Glenlo Abbey Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great experience"
Krystle 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
Queen Street Place

Queen Street Place

8/10 Good
"Basic but clean and modern accommodation. Perfect for one night business trip where little time in the room. Very compact."
Keith 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Queen Street Place
Menlo Park Hotel

Menlo Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Menlo Park was a lovely hotel….very clean, great room, and close to everything. We ate dinner at the restaurant in the hotel and it was one of the best meals we had on our whole trip. The staff were all so friendly & accommodating. They definitely went over and above. Would absolutely stay there again."
Stacie 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Menlo Park Hotel

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Galway Cathedral

9.2/10 (672 reviews)
See a fascinating mosaic of John F. Kennedy in a modern church he visited in Ireland. Admire its rose window and artworks.
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Music for Galway Limited

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Millennium Children's Park and Playground

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Yew Tree Maze

Enjoy an outing to Yew Tree Maze during your stay in Galway. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
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Salmon Weir

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Town Hall Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Town Hall Theatre during your stay in Galway. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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St. Francis Abbey

You can learn about the history of Galway when you stop by St. Francis Abbey. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Galway?
University of Galway is located in a welcoming area of Galway known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 209 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near University of Galway?
The Dean Galway is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Galway. Other good options within a short distance include The Snug Townhouse and The Galmont.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to University of Galway?
Expedia has 209 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Galway.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Galway, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to University of Galway.
What can I see and do near University of Galway?
Galway Cathedral, Lynch's Castle and Spanish Arch are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Town Hall Theatre, Music for Galway Limited and Druid Theatre. Local parks like Millennium Children's Park and Playground, Merlin Woods Park and Rinville Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.