The Galway Rooms

Hotels
8.4 (1022 reviews)
65 Dominick Street Lower , Galway , ie

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Good location
Cozy rooms
Great amenities
Cons:
Noise from the street
Shabby furniture
Traffic noise

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Most reviews indicate the place was clean, but some comments on shabby furniture suggest room for improvement.
Service
8.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.02
Consistently praised for its fantastic location, though noise issue noted.
Room Quality
8.27
Rooms were cozy and comfy despite some noise issues.
Amenities
8.4
Great amenities mentioned, though some furniture items are shabby.
Value for Money
8.46
Excellent value reported with spacious and clean rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.01
No significant mentions; standard quality expected.
Overall Experience
8.38
Overall a good experience with several positive comments, but also some reservations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:13

Property Description

The Galway Rooms offer free WiFi, city views, and proximity to major attractions. Convenient Location Situated near Galway Railway Station and popular landmarks, the hotel is ideal for exploring the city. Comfortable Accommodation Each room features essential amenities for a relaxing stay. Nearby Attractions Explore Dead Mans Beach and St. Nicholas Collegiate Church just steps away. Book your stay at The Galway Rooms for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Hey there, lovely guests!

First thing's first: stairs! Your bedroom is accessed by stairs - how many stairs depends on whether you're on the first, second or third floor.

We're all about cozy vibes and good times here, but we've got a few ground rules to keep the peace:

Noise curfew at 10 pm: Let's keep it chill after dark. No loud music or karaoke marathons, please. Our security team is on standby, and any disturbances come with a fee.

No parties in the rooms: Take the fun to the streets! Let's keep our neighbors happy and the CCTV quiet.
Smoking's a no-go: Main Street's the spot for a smoke break.
Keep it quiet after 10 pm: We're all about that serene vibe, even at night.
Check out by 11 am: Time to say goodbye to our cozy digs.
And if you ever find yourself locked out or in need of a helping hand, there's a number to call and a call out fee for that too.
Let's make some memories and keep the good vibes flowing! Welcome to our Galway getaway.

Please note that the property can only be accessed via stairsThis property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1022 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.68
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Anthony couple nz
7
Liked the room was well presented and met all our needs.
Pros:

Cute room and had everything we needed.

Cons:

All good.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple us
10
Cute apartment in Galway
Pros:

This was such a cute place to stay in Galway. We were sent our check-in instructions on time, they were easy and the place was super clean. Honestly, we saved money by staying in this part of Galway and everything was accessible by walking. Highly recommend.

Cons:

Only thing was there was a lot of stairs to our room, but not a huge deal

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Tanice couple us
9
Fun and beautiful location and close to all the action in the Latin Quarter! Will definitely stay here again!
Pros:

Beautiful room with excellent location!! The extra attention to details was much appreciated. (Ear plugs and eye masks) Also great body wash and shampoo. Thank you!

Cons:

No sitting room at location (to visit with other).

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Celine couple ie
9
Lovely stay in the heart of the west end
Pros:

Location was wonderful, the eye masks and ear plugs were very much appreciated, and it was everything we needed for the night we were there. Staff were responsive and check in/out were very easy. The room was adorable too!

Cons:

It would be great to have a fan. The air sits, which caused us to have to open the windows, which was a bit loud. We were fine with the noise until a car alarm kept going off. The windows are sound dampening which is fantastic, but if there was a fan in the room, we wouldn’t have had to open the window. Also the tv volume was stuck at 35 (???) which we found quite loud in the space

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Joan solo_traveller ie
9
Perfect city centre location - most comfortable
Pros:

Fabulous room. Spacious, clean and great facilities. Excellent location.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller gb
1
disappointing
Cons:

Fire alarm at 7am, NO FIRE ENGINES even if there was! Took 30-40 minutes before someone even showed to clear EVERY guest back into the building.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Jeroen solo_traveller nl
7
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Ben McVeety couple ca
9
Great room within walking distance and everything you came for!
Pros:

The rooms were very quiet. Location was perfect. To get to the Latin Quarter we only had to walk across the bridge. My wife loved the downtown market set up near the Spanish Arch. The live music of the town was exceptional. The room was clean and modest and that's all we could hope for. We ended our night at Carroll's Pubs just down the street and had an absolutely wonderful time with the live music!

Cons:

There was not anything that was disappointing about our stay.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Sol solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Loved this place! The Room was spacious, had a coffee machine and tea available. Super clean!
Since it’s right in a busy road by downtown, it gets noisy but you are provided with earplugs and eyemask

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
9
Great location, very convenient.
Pros:

Amazing location - very central, lots of places to eat and experience the craic. Very efficient - code-based so very easy to check in. Nice comfy beds and good shower. Nice decor.

Cons:

When the code changed there was no warning so caused some confusion when trying to get in. And no fridge meant couldn't really enjoy the tea and coffee facilities.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Pat solo_traveller ie
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Bien placé
Belle pièce
Tous les équipements utiles

Cons:

Peut être un peu bruyant pour les sommeils légers (proche bars, centre-ville)

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Paul couple us
9
Very nice accommodation. Would stay here again.
Pros:

Great location. I really liked the keypad coded access to the building and room. Everything was communicated perfectly in advance of arrival.

Cons:

Smallish bathroom, but it was still adequate. Just a minor nitpick.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Ann solo_traveller ie
6
Not great!
Pros:

Its not that far from the city centre to walk

Cons:

I had no tv channels, was told it was a smart TV. I don't think it was connected as 3 people tried to get the channels but couldn't. The following day they said someone would fix it but it was the same.
The room was very small, disappointing for what I paid for it!
There was a chair in the room that was most uncomfortable, no cushion!

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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rwright solo_traveller us
8
Ireland 2026
Pros:

Convenience to walk to where we wanted to go, and was a clean, comfortable place.

Cons:

The door lock system never worked for the electronic system.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Rogers couple au
4
My wife and I walked into our room. Looked at each other and immediately agreed that we just could not stay there. We dr
Cons:

We entered the code to get in. Walked up the stairs to our room. We felt like we were walking into an establishment that rented rooms by the hour.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Johanna couple nl
9
relaxte stop voor congres bezoek
Pros:

ontbijt is niet inbegrepen, maar schuin tegenover een fantastisch tentje (city pantry cafe) waar je heerlijk je ontbijt kan nuttigen. Inchecken kan zelf en informatie daarover kan je op je whatsapp ontvangen, allemaal prima geregeld

Cons:

de gordijnen zijn erg licht. waardoor het al vroeg in de ochtend licht is. Maar de accommodatie heeft wel van die oogklepjes om je ogen te bedekken, alleen kan ik daar niet mee slapen. Misschien een licht zwart laken wat je over de gordijnen kan hangen, of extra verduistering zoals in een hotel. De badkamer is wat klein en gehorig, dus je moet elkaar wel goed kennen om samen op de kamer te slapen en te verblijven.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Berni family_with_children ie
10
Central location near lots of great bars, cafes and the lovely river walk - ideal for a city break
Pros:

Perfect location for a weekend in Galway. Rooms finished to a beautiful standard, so comfortable, real coffee and nice biscuits - definitely exceeded expectations! Will book again.

Cons:

Nothing, it was perfect.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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patti extended_group ca
3
Pros:

good location

Cons:

very noisy; they need to upgrade windows i.e. double pane; it sounded like there were street parties until 2am

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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maria grazia solo_traveller it
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee