The Snug Townhouse

Hotels
8.5 (3278 reviews)
Galway City Quay Street , Galway , ie

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Lower bathroom sink
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Small room sizes
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Most reviews indicate the hotel is very clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.05
Guests consistently mention friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.59
Numerous guests highlight the fantastic location as a major advantage.
Room Quality
7.04
Several reviews mention small room sizes and some discomforts.
Amenities
8.07
Basic amenities provided, but some items could be improved.
Value for Money
8.03
Good value noted, particularly due to location, but some guests had concerns over room size.
Food and Beverage
8.58
No specific food and beverage comments noted, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.55
Guests reported positive stays overall, with some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:22

Property Description

Central Location:
Located in the heart of Galway, The Snug Townhouse is just steps away from major attractions like St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and Galway Greyhound Stadium.

Comfortable Rooms:
Each room at our 3-star hotel is thoughtfully designed with a wardrobe, private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV for your entertainment.

Multilingual Staff and Free WiFi:
Our dedicated staff, fluent in multiple languages, are available 24/7 at the reception to cater to all your needs. Enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout your stay.

Experience convenience and comfort at The Snug Townhouse. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Galway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 3278 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.55
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christopher couple us
9
Good for what we needed
Pros:

Location and clean

Cons:

Small space

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple ie
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Alvinobol solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

l´emplacement dans la rue la plus typique de Galway, proche de tous les sites interessants, la cordialité de l´accueil, la tranquillité, la facilité d´accès

Cons:

Le bruit sourd de l´air conditionné la nuit, au point que des boules quies sont fournies dans l´appartement
l´orientation de lit, qui oblige l´un des dormeurs a passer par dessus l´autre

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Nigel extended_group ca
9
Great location
Pros:

Great locationin the middle of everything and very clean

Cons:

Updated but very little space to move around. It’s snug.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Monica couple us
5
Pros:

It was new & clean, friendly staff

Cons:

The word snug definitely defined it. No room inside the rooms, open the door and take 3 steps and you are at your bed. The bed was wall to wall, no walking around, only crawl over the bed to get to the other side. Shower was like a motor home, very small. No place to put your luggage, and definitely had to take turns to get ready and could barely pass by each other in the small space by the door.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
couple us
8
Convenient and comfortable location but be prepared for late pub noise.
Pros:

The location was excellent as I was looking for something within walking distance to pubs/restaurants, shopping, historical areas, etc. Although there isn't an attached parking garage, there was one very nearby, and I appreciated the Snug discount that was applied when we exited.

Cons:

I didn't like that there isn't an elevator. We were traveling for a couple of weeks and had two larger suitcases that had to be hauled up several staircases to get to and from our room. (Note that the person at the reception desk when we arrived did help us carry the bags up to our room which was very helpful.) Also, although we were right in the heart of the activity on Quay Street, we had to use ear plugs (some were actually provided in the room) to block out the loud pub noises in order to sleep before the pubs closed.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Sheils solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Dorothy extended_group us
10
Pros:

The location was terrific! We were able to walk to shops and restaurants. The beds were comforatble, and the room was clean. Check in was very easy.

Cons:

Very loud at night because there was a bar downstairs!

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Annika extended_group se
6
Det var okey, inte mer
Pros:

Närhet till allt

Cons:

Alldeles för trångt rum.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
S
Sinead couple ie
8
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple us
6
Cramped with extremely small rooms.
Pros:

The location was fantastic.

Cons:

The rooms were extremely small. Just a bed and a bathroom and you had to crawl into the bed.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
J
João solo_traveller pt
8
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
D
Doug couple ca
8
Great Location, Just Get the Right Room
Pros:

The location in the Latin Quarter is very convenient for enjoying the best of Galway. Staff were very friendly.

Cons:

The property is very clean and well maintained. We ended up with a room at the very front which was very loud in the late evening with the pubs right there. If your there for late night pubs (till 2am) no worries - if not ensure you get a room that is set back from the front if the building.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Susan couple ca
10
Compact but efficient space near everything.
Pros:

This was a great location and we really liked how close it was to everything. The staff were so kind to write to tell me that I had forgotten something in the room.

Cons:

Just know that there is no lift but the man at front desk was kind enough to carry our luggage for us.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
B
brian solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Karleen couple ca
8
Location is amazing, staff is helpful and rooms are snug as described.
Pros:

Staff was very helpful upon check in, offering a map of the area and pointing out several suggestions for food, sites, etc. Location was fantastic, we didn’t have a car and being in the pedestrian area was great! Room was as described.

Cons:

Didn’t love the mattress. Though we were fully aware of the size of the room, not having a place to sit aside from the bed wasn’t ideal for my husband. Though the sound didn’t affect me (I sleep with noise cancelling headphones) know that the great location comes with the noise, ear plugs were provided by the property.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
E
Erin solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great location for sight seeing around Galway- right in the middle of it all yet didn't hear any of the noise in our room.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
J
Julia extended_group au
5
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Room was extremely small and didn’t have windows. There was also a smell of urine in the room

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
G
Gavin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
L
Liam couple ie
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee