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A restaurant with wooden flooring, green and yellow patterned chairs, and a neon sign reading "Snoozles".
A group of people dining at a round table with a patterned wall and a view of the outside.
A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a blue and white color scheme.
A person peeling bananas at a table with a fruit display.

1. Snoozles Galway City Centre

Snoozles Galway City Centre
Galway City Centre, 1.2 km from University of Galway
United States
Grace
P11,261
P12,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Snoozles Galway City Centre
A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.
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.
A modern staircase with a wooden handrail and glass railings, leading to an upper level.

2. Radisson RED Galway

Radisson RED Galway
Ballybaan Beg, 2.7 km from University of Galway
Canada
David
P9,707
P11,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Radisson RED Galway
A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A library with green velvet armchairs, wooden flooring, and bookshelves with books.
A buffet with various food items and drinks.
A hotel room with two beds, a mural on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

3. Menlo Park Hotel

Menlo Park Hotel
Ballinfoile, 1.3 km from University of Galway
United States
Pennye
P8,692
P9,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Menlo Park Hotel
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 room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a parking area.

4. Shoreline Apartments

Shoreline Apartments
Lenaboy, 2.3 km from University of Galway
United States
EJ
P28,550
P32,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Shoreline Apartments
A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.
A restaurant with a central table, purple seating, and green-lit windows.
A room with two floral-patterned armchairs facing a glass table with a vase of flowers. Large windows with red frames offer a view of the outside.
A reception area with two patterned armchairs, a glass table, and a wooden reception desk.

5. Skeffington ArmsHotel

Skeffington ArmsHotel
Galway City Centre, 1 km from University of Galway
United States
Tamara
P11,356
P12,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Skeffington ArmsHotel
A bar area with a brick wall, multiple wine bottles, and bar stools.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a stone accent wall.
A restaurant with wooden tables, red chairs, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.
A hotel with a parking lot, a view of the sea, and a bridge in the background.

6. The Huntsman Inn

The Huntsman Inn
Galway City Centre, 1.8 km from University of Galway
United States
Daniel
P9,517
P10,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Huntsman Inn
A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, a bar area with wine bottles, and a central table with chairs.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and string lights.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a white pillow, and a neatly folded towel. There is a string of orange and yellow lights on the brick wall behind the bed.
A reception desk with a neon sign, wooden beams, and a desk lamp.

7. The Nest Boutique Hostel

The Nest Boutique Hostel
Lenaboy, 2.1 km from University of Galway
United States
Vanessa
P6,281
P7,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Nest Boutique Hostel
A reception area with a sign above a staircase, a desk with a person behind it, and a colorful mural on the wall.
A cozy seating area with a bench and cushions, large windows with a view of the street, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A hostel with a stone facade, orange signage, and a colorful flower mural.
A staircase with a black metal railing and a colorful floral mural on the wall.

8. Galway City Hostel & Bar

Galway City Hostel & Bar
Galway City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Galway
Canada
Tamara
P11,181
P12,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Galway City Hostel & Bar
The Lane Boutique Hotel entrance with a dark wooden door, a welcome sign, and two potted plants on either side.
A building with a sign reading "The Love" and a small outdoor seating area with white chairs and a table.
A hallway with dark wood paneling, a patterned carpet, and a ceiling light fixture.
A reception area with a wooden interior, a reception desk labeled "The Lane Boutique Residence," a clock, and a floral arrangement.

9. The Lane - Boutique Residence

The Lane - Boutique Residence
Galway City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Galway
Canada
Trisha
P7,880
P8,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Lane - Boutique Residence
A restaurant with round tables, booths, and a view of the city.
A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.
A bar area with wooden beams, a chandelier, and a bar stocked with bottles.
A cozy interior with a wooden wall, a colorful abstract painting, and a seating area with tables.

10. The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway
Galway City Centre, 1 km from University of Galway
United States
Sarah
P9,453
P10,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Dean Galway
A cozy bar area with leather seating, a fireplace, and shelves of bottles and framed pictures.
A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a sign for the Penny Bar.
A building with a green awning labeled "M. FitzGeralds" and "Live Music."
A harbor with boats docked and a row of buildings in the background.

11. The Residence Hotel

The Residence Hotel
Latin Quarter, 1.1 km from University of Galway
United States
Paul
P10,804
P12,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Residence Hotel
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 hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a teal sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the beach.

12. The G Hotel and Spa

The G Hotel and Spa
Galway City Centre, 1.9 km from University of Galway
United States
Annette
P11,705
P13,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The G Hotel and Spa
A bar area with wooden furniture, a billiards table, and a mural of people playing pool.
A person playing an acoustic guitar in a room with a chevron-patterned wall and a herringbone floor.
A lobby with a large mural of a cobblestone street at night, a reception desk, and a seating area with a bench.
A reception desk with a sign that reads "Tickets & Tours" and a backdrop with a scenic landscape.

13. Kinlay Hostel Galway

Kinlay Hostel Galway
Galway City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Galway
Canada
Bernadette
P9,009
P10,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Kinlay Hostel Galway
A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.
A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.
A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by tiled steps and railings.

14. The Galmont

The Galmont
Galway City Centre, 1.3 km from University of Galway
Canada
Derek
P12,133
P13,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Galmont
A buffet with various food items, including muffins, fruits, and condiments.
A neatly arranged table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a plate of chocolates and apples in a hotel room.
A cozy reading nook with leather chairs, a small table, and a brick wall bookshelf.
A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and mountains in the background.

15. Nox Hotel

Nox Hotel
Ballinfoile, 1.5 km from University of Galway
United States
Jimmy
P8,819
P10,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Nox Hotel
A hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a well-lit building facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with decorative panels, a small table, and a chair.
A modern hotel lobby with a spacious seating area, a central bar, and a view of the kitchen.
A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa set, a coffee table with fruit, and a fireplace.

16. Flannery's Hotel Galway

Flannery's Hotel Galway
Ballybaan Beg, 3.1 km from University of Galway
United States
Mary L
P7,937
P9,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Flannery's Hotel Galway
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.
A reception area with a checkered floor, a wooden reception desk, hanging pendant lights, and a stone wall.
A chessboard on a glass table with two glasses of whiskey, a fireplace, and a chair.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with water bottles, a lamp, and a view through large windows with curtains.

17. The Western Hotel

The Western Hotel
Galway City Centre, 1 km from University of Galway
United States
Sean
P10,785
P12,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Western Hotel

18. Glenarde House

Glenarde House
1.8 km from University of Galway
Canada
Cooper
P7,613
P8,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Glenarde House
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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

19. Salthill Hotel

Salthill Hotel
Attithomasrevagh, 2.9 km from University of Galway
Canada
paul
P8,907
P10,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Salthill Hotel
A reception area with a sign above the door, a counter, and a person standing by the counter.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a view of the city.
A restaurant with a long counter, cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.
A hotel reception area with a closed door labeled 'HYDE', a reception desk, a black chair, and a digital screen displaying prices.

20. Hyde Hotel

Hyde Hotel
Galway City Centre, 1.2 km from University of Galway
United States
Kevin
P11,110
P12,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hyde Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to University of Galway

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A restaurant with wooden flooring, green and yellow patterned chairs, and a neon sign reading "Snoozles".
Snoozles Galway City Centre
9.6
Exceptional
86 reviews
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A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.
Radisson RED Galway
9.4
Exceptional
375 reviews
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A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
Menlo Park Hotel
9.4
Exceptional
1,008 reviews
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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.
Shoreline Apartments
9.6
Exceptional
73 reviews
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A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.
Skeffington ArmsHotel
9.2
Wonderful
511 reviews
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Top University of Galway Hotel Reviews

Menlo Park Hotel

Menlo Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Cleeng, contemporary, outstanding staff, easy Parking fantastic breakfast"
Martha 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Menlo Park Hotel
The Ardilaun Hotel

The Ardilaun Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel to stay at. Slightly long walk to the city centre, but very ample parking, the staff and amenities were excellent. I would highly recommend them."
Dane 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Ardilaun Hotel
Harbour Hotel

Harbour Hotel

8/10 Good
"No AC; air flow in room was limited with window only open slightly. Noisy traffic all night"
Brie 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Harbour Hotel
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

8/10 Good
"Clean. No Microwave. Felt like we were out at the end of a very long hall. Low light level."
James 3-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and updated property - very cool vibe around the place."
Timothy 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
The Dean Galway
The Snug Townhouse

The Snug Townhouse

8/10 Good
"The property is right in the heart of all the pubs, so if you want to be in the middle of the noise and night time action, this is the place for you. Room was clean but reeked of a very strong scented cleaner which was very annoying and no openable window."
Pam 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
The Snug Townhouse
City HideAway

City HideAway

8/10 Good
"It was ok"
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
City HideAway
The Woodquay Townhouse

The Woodquay Townhouse

8/10 Good
"The facility was very clean."
Sherry 5-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Woodquay Townhouse
Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Front desk staff excellent. Great breakfast."
Kristine 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Leonardo Hotel Galway

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9.2/10 (672 reviews)
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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 205 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 Galmont and The Snug Townhouse.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to University of Galway?
Expedia has 205 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.
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 Rinville Park, Millennium Children's Park and Playground, and Merlin Woods Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.