With a stay at The Snug Townhouse, you'll be centrally located in Galway, steps from Spanish Arch and within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from University of Galway and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Galway Cathedral.
What's nearby
Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Galway Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Galway Station - 8 min walk
Shannon Airport (SNN) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
The Quays - 1 min walk
Taaffes - 2 min walk
McDonagh's Seafood Bar - 1 min walk
Tigh Cóilí - 2 min walk
Tigh Neachtain - 1 min walk
About this property
The Snug Townhouse
The Snug Townhouse offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch smart TV with cable channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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
The Snug Townhouse Hotel
The Snug Townhouse Galway
The Snug Townhouse Hotel Galway
The Snug Townhouse Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 717 reviews
10 - Excellent
444
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 717 reviews
8 - Good
179
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 717 reviews
6 - Okay
59
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 717 reviews
4 - Poor
15
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 717 reviews
2 - Terrible
20
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ciaran
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, and while compact provided everything that we needed for a very enjoyable stay in Galway. We were away from the street so had no issue with noise or anything. Have recommended to friends.
The location is EXCELLENT, right in Quay center where all the pubs and shops are. Everything in is walking distance. About a 5 min walk to the Spanish Arc. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful with questions. The room was very clean. The only downside was that the bed was quite uncomfortable… but honestly, we only stayed a night and otherwise this spot was perfect.
Leticia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Anna
Dec 26, 2025
Incredibly friendly staff and all of the rooms amenities were top notch.Perfect central location and great prices.100% recommend.
Anna
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Helen
Dec 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An ideal location for a social weekend in Galway. Everything is within walking distance & you are amongst the hustle & bustle, looking out over The Quays Bar, yet the room itself was not noisy (very good windows).
The room was lovely and clean & the staff were very friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Found this place on Instagram and it turned out to be the best hotel I could’ve picked. It was in the perfect location, so many things all around it, so close to the Christmas festival in the train station. Really enjoyed staying the night here. 10/10 recommend for solo travelers.
Great location on Quay Street with the Spanish Arch parking garage next door (discounted rate of 12€/day.)
No lift so if handicapped be sure to request something on 1st floor.
There are oodles of pubs, fish & chip joints, and boutiques right out the front door.
Nice showers with plenty of warm water and pressure.
Great value.
Staff were friendly and accommodating, room good for a short stay and location was fantastic
Zak
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Paul
Nov 20, 2025
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul
Nov 20, 2025
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darienne
Nov 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, helpful service, perfect location!
Darienne
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole Ann
Nov 14, 2025
Nicole Ann
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Susan
Traveled with group
Nov 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was snug, cozy, new and clean. The location had us smack in the middle of Quay St - festive & convenient! The challenge was the late night music and the incessant bass beat. We asked to move for our 2nd night and the very helpful, friendly front desk obliged. Much quieter the 2nd night.
Great location in Galway and close to everything you need! Despite the loud noises late at night due to being so close to a pub this was fine if you are aware before you book and do your research and in the end the noise wasn't as bad as we first thought it would be so overall a great trip and great hotel! Would stay again