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Connemara Ocean Escape, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is situated in Galway, 24 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, 24 km from National University of Galway, as well as 24 km from Eyre Square. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available each morning at the guest house.

Our Bean an tí was very friendly, generous and showed great hospitality. She did her utmost to keep us and her other guests happy and invests lots of time and money to make and keep the house a welcoming place with comfy places where we could spend the time while we stayed. She made recommendations for places and restaurants to visit which was very helpful. She made us feel at home, almost like being part of her family. We also enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and the ocean view from one of the living rooms and the deck. It is only a short walk to the shore btw. We will be back!

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9
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Boasting garden views, Burren 1 Bed Detached Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 26 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from Eyre Square.

The house was very quiet cozy! It was located in a beautiful area.

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9.3
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Featuring garden views, Venetia House - small guesthouse in Galway features accommodation, a shared lounge and a garden. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge.

Very tastefully decorated and comfortable room. Host was super friendly (gave us a bag of breakfast treats to take with us). Lots of choice for breakfast. Location is 10 minutes from central Galway on a very quite street.

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9.6
Exceptional
136 reviews
Price from
£122
per night

Within a 5 minutes' walk to Galway's medieval city centre, Adare Guesthouse offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking. The National University of Ireland, Galway Sports Pavilion, is 3.1 km away and Gateway Retail Park is 3.7 km away.

Incredibly friendly, thoughtful and helpful hostess. Fantastic location. Delicious breakfast.

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9.2
Superb
535 reviews
Price from
£142
per night

Boasting a patio with sea views, a garden and a shared lounge, Private Double Bedroom in front of the Galway Port - Guest House can be found in Galway, close to Dead Mans Beach and 2 km from Grattan Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Eyre Square.

Location was excellent and apartment was very clean with great views. Communication was very clear and both my wife and I had a wonderful stay. No issues whatsoever. We will definitely be telling friends about this place. Great value and probably underpriced in my view. Cheers Lads.

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9.3
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£111
per night

The spacious guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house.

Galway Greyhound Stadium is 7.9 km from the guest house, while Ballymagibbon Cairn is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 87 km from Cosy Rooms in a Stone Cottage.

Ronnie, our host, was absolutely amazing. His local knowledge of the town and surrounding areas and his suggestions for day trips were invaluable. He really went above and beyond what we expected by packing us picnics for our day trips and even inviting us into his home for a cup of tea. The rooms have a lot of personal touches and can see a lot of effort was put into the decor. Overall, it was a very memorable stay in Galway and would definitely recommend it. Thank you Ronnie!

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9.6
Exceptional
79 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Wild Atlantic Stay Guest House Self-Catering, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Galway, 22 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, 23 km from National University of Galway, as well as 23 km from Eyre Square. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The property was like renting out a single room airbnb. You had access to a kitchen and living area but basically on your own. It was quiet, and clean. The host were kind but we didn’t see too much of them as we were out and about a lot. Perfect location for visiting Galway, Canamara, and Aran Islands. Also the views of the ocean and the cute walk down to the shore was a nice benefit.

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9.5
Exceptional
88 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

Located in Galway and only 6.2 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium, Butterfly Guesthouse - Entire Home within 5km of Galway City provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated apartment is located 6.3 km from Eyre Square and 6.4 km from Galway Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.8 km from National University of Galway.

When the lights are off it was difficult to find it.

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9.5
Exceptional
86 reviews
Price from
£184
per night

Set just 1.1 km from Grattan Beach, Lisheen Lodge offers accommodation in Galway with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. The property features quiet street views and is 1.6 km from Ladies Beach and 2.5 km from Dead Mans Beach. The guest house has family rooms.

Check in flexibility. Breakfast + flexibility to move breakfast time from one day to another. Car parking availability. Tips and advices of points of interest (including the best place to watch the St. Patrick's Day parade).

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9.1
Superb
95 reviews
Price from
£146
per night

Set in Galway and within 400 metres of Ladies Beach, Black Cat features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 700 metres from Grattan Beach, 2.4 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and 2.7 km from Eyre Square. Galway Greyhound Stadium is 4 km away and Ballymagibbon Cairn is 40 km from the inn.

The room is aesthetic; it is nicely furbished - modern interior design. I liked it that there was a kettle with a variety of different teas that I could use as well as a caraf of water and a glass. Also, having the hairdryer in the room was handy too.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,533 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

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  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 75 reviews
    Very comfortable apartment. Fully equipped kitchen. Great bathroom, beds and lounge room. 10 min walk to Eire Square. Quiet area. Parking. Great host.
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    Scored 8.9
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  • 9.6
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  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
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    Rated good
     · 35 reviews
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  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,137 reviews
    10 mn walk uphill from Central station. Not located directly in the city centre but easily walkable in 10-15 mns. Room was very clean and loveley, enough space for luggage (even a closet). Hostess couldn`t have been nicer. Breakfast was incredible, freshly cooked, be it porridge or full irish. Fresh fruits, self cooked cakes, bread, cheese.
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  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Asgard Guest House was a great choice. Great location - just a few minutes from the city center. Very friendly reception and host. Delicious breakfast in a lovely courtyard glass pavilion. I will remember and miss this place!
    Eda
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  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 515 reviews
    The location, the host, the guest house in general were all wonderful. Shauna is a very attentive host who knows her city well and has lots of helpful information for guests. The guesthouse is close enough to the city center to walk everywhere but far enough away for a quiet stay. Breakfast is an incredible spread, and you can't beat being right on the ocean in Salthill.
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    Stacy
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  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 83 reviews
    Great location that is quiet and has fantastic views. Nearly a lovely bar and restaurant. 20 minutes walk from Eyre Square City Centre. Great communication with host and high standard of facilities and rooms. Genuinely a great alternative to a hotel for a family as you have everything you need.
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    8.6
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    Fabulous
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     · 2,342 reviews
    great location near to city centre, clean tidy and great hosts.
    Jonathan
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  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 823 reviews
    Amy and Paul are very welcoming Hosts and their breakfast was great. We enjoyed our stay. Great location in a quiet neighborhood but only 10 minute walk to the city center. Possibility to park our rental car in front of the house was convenient.
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