The Best Hotels Closest to University of Galway in Galway for 2026

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A modern living room with a view of the sea, a dining area with a table set for two, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant island.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

1. Shoreline Apartments

Lenaboy, 2.3 km from University of Galway

Scott

NT$10,279

NT$11,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a mural on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

A kitchenette with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a green upholstered chair.

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

2. Menlo Park Hotel

Ballinfoile, 1.3 km from University of Galway

Robert

NT$4,312

NT$4,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern office space with glass partitions, a central seating area, and a visible staircase.

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a green partition.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a sofa, chairs, a table, and a bar area.

3. Radisson RED Galway

Ballybaan Beg, 2.7 km from University of Galway

David

NT$4,820

NT$5,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wine cellar with shelves of wine bottles, a dining table set with glasses and cutlery, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options, and a variety of lighting fixtures.

A Harbour Hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

4. Harbour Hotel

Galway City Centre, 1.3 km from University of Galway

Rachel

NT$4,512

NT$5,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with round tables, booths, and a view of the city.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a red carpet, and a blue-lit ceiling.

A bar area with wooden beams, a chandelier, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.

5. The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre, 1 km from University of Galway

Sarah

NT$4,978

NT$5,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 modern living area with two teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a teal sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the beach.

6. The G Hotel and Spa

Galway City Centre, 1.9 km from University of Galway

Eamonn

NT$4,962

NT$5,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel building with a curved glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Maldron Hotel".

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

7. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Terryland, 1.3 km from University of Galway

Ian and Fiona

NT$3,438

NT$3,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A multi-story brick building with large windows and a neon sign.

A restaurant with a large window, wooden chairs, and a glass table with a polka dot pattern.

A view of a river with buildings in the foreground and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and two windows with curtains.

8. St Judes Lodge

Galway City Centre, 1.3 km from University of Galway

Josephine

NT$4,795

NT$5,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 hotel room with two beds, a headboard with decorative panels, a small table, and a chair.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa set, a coffee table with fruit, and a fireplace.

9. Flannery's Hotel Galway

Ballybaan Beg, 3.1 km from University of Galway

Hwasoon

NT$3,206

NT$3,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A buffet with various food items, including muffins, fruits, and condiments.

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.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and mountains in the background.

10. Nox Hotel

Ballinfoile, 1.5 km from University of Galway

Rachel

NT$3,749

NT$4,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with round tables, bar stools, and a large pillar.

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.

A spa area with a pool, wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and lounge chairs.

11. Salthill Hotel

Attithomasrevagh, 2.9 km from University of Galway

RICHARD

NT$4,537

NT$5,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A small, well-lit room with a bunk bed, a desk with a lamp, and a window providing natural light.

A staircase with white balusters and dark carpeting, leading to a room with a brick wall and a dining area in the background.

A neatly made bed with white and orange pillows, a rolled towel, and a painting of a forest scene on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

12. 7 Eyre Square Lane

Galway City Centre, 1 km from University of Galway

Jacqueline

NT$8,223

NT$10,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious dining area with multiple tables, chairs, and chandeliers.

The exterior of The Ardilaun Hotel with a prominent entrance, a bistro, and potted plants.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, decorative tiles, and a statue.

A lush garden with a stone pathway leading to a building with large windows.

13. The Ardilaun Hotel

Tievegarriff, 1.7 km from University of Galway

Philip

NT$3,374

NT$3,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A wooden staircase with a carpeted landing, a wooden desk, and a vase of flowers.

A two-story residential building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered front porch.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two single beds, a large double bed, a wooden door, and a radiator.

14. Four Seasons B&B

Galway City Centre, 1.4 km from University of Galway

Bridget

NT$3,564

NT$4,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A staircase with a black carpet and white balusters, leading to a room with a brick wall and a painting on the wall.

A living room with a dark grey sofa set, a wooden coffee table with a tropical leaf pattern, a television on a wooden stand, and a painting of a lion on the wall.

A room with a TV on a wooden table, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a washing machine, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a patterned floor.

15. Newcastle Townhouse

0.5 km from University of Galway

Sadhbh

NT$13,038

NT$16,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A coastal road with a beach on one side, a Ferris wheel, and a red double-decker bus.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden headboard, and a window with blinds.

A bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a soap dispenser.

A historic building with ivy-covered walls, a prominent tower, and a well-maintained lawn.

16. 1997 Stays Galway

Newcastle, 0.2 km from University of Galway

"Very cute little spot to stay. Unfortunately the check in details were a bit off and there's no staff on site. We were given a front door code and a room code. The front door code did not work but eventually we figured out the room code works on both doors. The wifi information we were given was also incorrect. Not the best water for showering and the beds were very creamy and noisy. All things considered we still loved the property. Great value and a very cool spot."

Quinten

NT$3,522

NT$3,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a wall-mounted mirror, and framed botanical prints.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a showerhead, and a toilet.

A staircase with a radiator, a potted orchid, and a window with a view of the outside.

A residential area with multiple houses, a streetlight, and a distant building with a green dome.

17. St Helen's Street Town House

Claddagh, 0.9 km from University of Galway

Nils

NT$3,359

NT$3,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern, well-lit hallway with vertical paneling on the walls and a wooden floor.

An aerial view of a golf course with multiple water hazards, sand bunkers, and a large central pond.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of a golf course.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

18. The Hawthorn By Galway Bay

6.6 km from University of Galway

Everardo

NT$11,972

NT$13,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

The exterior of the Kinvara Guesthouse, featuring a white facade, a balcony with flowers, and a clear entrance.

A bedroom with a skylight, a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

A hallway with a striped sofa, a potted plant, and a wooden staircase.

A buffet table with various food items and beverages.

19. Kinvara Guesthouse

17.7 km from University of Galway

thomas

NT$3,938

NT$4,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A dining room with a wooden table, red upholstered chairs, a vase with dried flowers, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, floral bedding, bedside lamps, a breakfast tray with croissants, a coffee maker, and a newspaper.

A living room with a green patterned carpet, a green sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden dining table with red chairs, and a wooden cabinet with glass doors.

A building with storefronts including 'Dolten Cake' and 'Fallon's B&B'.

20. Fallons Bed and Breakfast

17.6 km from University of Galway

Jordan

NT$4,991

NT$5,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Galway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shoreline Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 76 reviews	View
Menlo Park Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Radisson RED Galway	9.4 Exceptional 395 reviews	View
Harbour Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
The Dean Galway	9.0 Wonderful 829 reviews	View

Top University of Galway Hotel Reviews

Harbour Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Harbour Hotel in Galway is extremely well situated. We were able to walk (with luggage) to and from the train station. Also, the walk to the heart of the city is about 5 mins. The room was large, comfortable, and had all the amenities one would expect including a small fridge. My wife and I would stay there again."

The Dean Galway

10/10 Excellent

"Really, really loved our stay here!!! Bed + Pillows were SOOO comfortable, we wished our bed at home was that comfortable. The property was clean, felt luxurious, smelled amazing, all great things. It’s a bit of a walk to city center, but nothing unmanageable. We would for sure stay here again when coming back to Galway!"

Nox Hotel

8/10 Good

"On the minus side: Location is in a semi industrial area so not close to Galway shopping and nightlife. Internet connection was not working so front desk gave me an admin password. Coverage was spotty. On the plus side: restaurant was very good and breakfast was excellent selection. Hotel was clean but hallways are very dark."

Clybaun Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is a bit of distance from downtown Galway. The hotel itself, fantastic!! Breakfast buffet is highly recommended, many options, hot & always replenishing. The gym was dynamite, multiple floors with new & old gym equipment. The Courtyard restaurant had great offerings & very delicious. Mollie, was unbelievably helpful, a pure delight to deal with. She made our stay much better & always there to help out."

Eyre Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All was fine."

The Western Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was extremely kind and accommodating. Was in a great location to walk to everything, they also include parking which is great if you are driving. The rooms were very well maintained, I would stay here agin."

Abbeygate Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"It was vey beautiful"

The Galmont

8/10 Good

"Clean room and convenient to town."

Leonardo Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"They were great trying to help make us comfortable. The air conditioning unit was broken and it was extremely warm the week we were on site."

Other attractions near University of Galway

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

You can get tickets for a performance at Music for Galway Limited during your trip to Galway.

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Millennium Children's Park and Playground

After visiting Millennium Children's Park and Playground, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Galway. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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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

You can find out about the history of Galway with a visit to Salmon Weir. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

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Town Hall Theatre

You can make plans for 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 with a trip to St. Francis Abbey. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

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St Joseph's Church

After visiting St Joseph's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Galway. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

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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, check out the 209 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of Galway?

The Dean Galway is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 can I expect to find close to University of Galway?

Expedia has 209 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near University of Galway.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Galway?

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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.

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Our top choices for University of Galway hotels

1. Shoreline Apartments

2. Menlo Park Hotel

3. Radisson RED Galway

4. Harbour Hotel

5. The Dean Galway

6. The G Hotel and Spa

7. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

8. St Judes Lodge

9. Flannery's Hotel Galway

10. Nox Hotel

11. Salthill Hotel

12. 7 Eyre Square Lane

13. The Ardilaun Hotel

14. Four Seasons B&B

15. Newcastle Townhouse

16. 1997 Stays Galway

17. St Helen's Street Town House

18. The Hawthorn By Galway Bay

19. Kinvara Guesthouse

20. Fallons Bed and Breakfast

Compare popular hotels close to University of Galway

Top University of Galway Hotel Reviews

Harbour Hotel

The Dean Galway

Nox Hotel

Clybaun Hotel Galway

Eyre Square Hotel

The Western Hotel

Abbeygate Townhouse

The Galmont

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Other attractions near University of Galway

Galway Cathedral

Music for Galway Limited

Millennium Children's Park and Playground

Yew Tree Maze

Salmon Weir

Town Hall Theatre

St. Francis Abbey

St Joseph's Church

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