The Western Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway
  • Eyre Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Galway Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Galway
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

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

Twin Room

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

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Galway

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

  • 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
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪An Pucan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar Galway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Darcy's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Charcoal Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Western Hotel

Georgian hotel with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 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

  • Free cot

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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

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

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
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a terrific location. Great service, quiet, and a good parking option. The pub was cozy and our food was very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Definitely a keeper

Excellent location, first rate staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laude

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel. Close to town and great atmosphere. Directions to parking were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Excellent stay! Recommend!

Excellent stay - would recommend to anyone. Hotel was nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent - buffet of cold options and hot breakfast choice cooked to order. Food was delicious. Parking is very limited, had to double park cars but attendant responded promptly to move them and it wasn’t an issue. We easily walked into Eyre Square, Latin Quarter etc and back. We stayed a second night in Galway later in our trip pre booked at a different hotel - wish we had come back to the Western.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fabulous. The staff were friendly. Did not use the restaurant or bar. Room & hotel could use some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Western was incredible! The location was perfect for walking around, shopping, and exploring Galway. Our room was clean and the front desk staff was super friendly and helpful with answering our questions and offering suggestions. We would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Evad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, beautiful bar, and I loved having the Nespresso machine in the room! I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to Excellent customer service, staff were very knowledgeable regarding transportation and site seeing. The room was very comfortable and the coffee and tea amenities were appreciated. Also had wonderful dining experience at the restaurant attached to the hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Wonderful apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

The Western Hotel for the win

The charm, convenience, and friendliness of the Western Hotel and staff took our stay to the next level. We were upgraded to the apartment option across the street which gave us more room and amazing views. This place is top of the list when returning to Galway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Good location and amenities.

The hotel was nice, clean and quiet. It is located very close to the downtown shopping, restaurants and bars. So. It is very convenient to enjoy the night life in Galway. The only issue I had was it was hard to find the parking garage at night, and since space is limited, they have a valet service to move cars around.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

So close to everything you need

Very close to the city center, we could walk to Eyre Square in 2 minutes. Great bar and restaurant on the Property. Free underground parking was a bonus. Great hotel, nice and quiet, beds very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to Eyre Square and walkable distance to the Latin Quarter.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024