The Western Hotel is centrally located in Galway, a 5-minute walk from Eyre Square and 10 minutes by foot from Galway Cathedral. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Spanish Arch and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Galway City Museum.
What's nearby
Shop Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Quay Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Galway Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Spanish Arch - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
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
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This Georgian hotel also features discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Western Restaurant serving guests of The Western Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Western Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Property amenities
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
Restaurants on site
The Western Restaurant
Family friendly
In-room crib
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
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
More
4 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Georgian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: EUR 250 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person
Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.
We should mention
Parking height restrictions apply
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
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. 524 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
524
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
322
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
108
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
36
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Anne-Marie
Dec 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The size of the quad was enormous. Lovely little hotel with the most beautiful lobby. The bar was fabulous and there was a great Trad session in swing. Will definitely be back.
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
Timothy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Vinod
Nov 17, 2025
Vinod
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Strong, Blaine
Nov 11, 2025
Strong
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Benedict
Nov 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fine. Clean, but nothing fancy. Twin beds were singles and quite thin. New. Business like hotel.
Nice staff.
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.
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.
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
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.
Donna
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Marcia
Traveled with family
Oct 4, 2025
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