Galway City
Set on the shores of Lough Corrib, 4km northwest of Galway, this 1740-built stone manor is the ancestral home of the Ffrench family, one of Galway's 14…
Must-see hotels in County Galway
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Aran Islands
Everything about Inis Meáin gives a boutique twist to Aran's wild heart. Five suites sit among curving, stacked stone walls, wraparound windows, crisp…
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Aran Islands Camping & Glamping
Aran Islands
At this smart, modern campground with direct access to a sweeping white-sand beach, you can stay in a beehive-shaped glamping hut inspired by an early…
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Galway City
Inside a former warehouse in the liveliest part of the city, Galway's hippest hotel has a stunning lobby with retro-styled furnishings and modern art,…
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Galway City
The thoughtful hosts of this B&B in a lovely row of houses on the banks of the Corrib provide binoculars and deck chairs so you can sit outside and enjoy…
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Galway City
The central location, cosy lounge, mellow vibe, pool table and smart kitchen and eating area make this large, brightly lit hostel a winner. Dorms vary in…
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Aran Islands
There's a dash of grandeur about Kilmurvey House, where 12 spacious rooms sit in an imposing, 18th-century stone mansion. Breakfasts are convivial affairs…
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Galway City
Contrasting with its business-complex location near Lough Atalia, the stunning G Hotel has avant-garde interiors designed by Galwegian milliner-to-the…
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Connemara
With fishing on private lakes and the River Owenmore running through the vast, mountain-ringed property, ivy-draped Ballynahinch Castle is ideally set up…
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Connemara
Rose-pink Rosleague Manor is gloriously sited – overlooking Ballynakill Harbour and the Twelve Bens mountain range. Richly coloured rooms, furnished with…
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Connemara
With just 10 rooms, the adult-only hunting and fishing lodge of Screebe House has an intimate, luxurious feel. A cobalt-tiled indoor swimming pool is the…
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Galway City
Overlooking a football pitch and children’s playground, this beautifully kept guesthouse has generously sized rooms and service that runs like clockwork…
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Connemara
Set in 73 hectares on the shores of Lough Corrib, 19th-century Currarevagh House is a magnificent 12-bedroom mansion. Fresh flowers fill the halls, rooms…
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Connemara
At the head of Cashel Bay, this 19th-century country mansion warmed by open peat and log fires has 30 period rooms surrounded by 17 hectares of woodland…
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Aran Islands
The spacious rooms here have gleaming bathrooms and broad island views. An air of relaxation pervades, helped by the yoga classes and holistic massages on…
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Galway City
The awards keep rolling in for this cheery, orange-trimmed spot directly across from the train station, thanks to beds with electrical sockets and USB…
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Connemara
Direct access down to the water, clean dorms and private rooms, and a bar and barbecue terrace make this 100-bed hostel a winner. There's a self-catering…
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Connemara
Despite dating from the 19th century, there's a smart modern feel to the 66 rooms of this stately hotel on the western fringes of Leenane. An open peat…
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Galway City
On Lough Atalia, 1.5km northeast of central Galway, the Huntsman suits those who'd rather not stay in the city's busy heart. Its 12 rooms are streamlined…
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Galway City
In a bright red and yellow building, this big, busy backpacker base has over 200 beds in equally colourful dorms (most with their own bathrooms) and…
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Aran Islands
At modern An Dún the five comfortable cheery rooms come with wide sea views. Local cuisine such as pillowy potatoes (fertilised with seaweed), luscious…
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Connemara
Bedrooms at this 11-room inn have light, cream-coloured fabrics and a good deal of space. Solar panels on the roof provide power, while its organic…
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Connemara
Once owned by the poet Oliver St John Gogarty, luxurious Renvyle House opened as a hotel in 1883 and was rebuilt in the 1920s. A heated outdoor swimming…
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Connemara
Anglers love this bright, white hotel in the centre of Oughterard. Not only can it organise boat and equipment hire, it will also arrange for your catch…
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Connemara
The emphasis in this swish modern hotel is on relaxation: a comfy bed in a serene guest room, in the library, in the large lounge overlooking a cove…
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Aran Islands
You'll see Kilronan Hostel perched above Tí Joe Mac's pub even before your ferry docks 200m east at the pier. It's a friendly place with lots of pluses:…
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Galway City
Done up with contemporary artworks, stripped floorboards and bold colours, this design-conscious B&B delivers snug rooms where aesthetically pleasing…
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Galway City
The nearest thing to staying with your own Irish relatives is checking into this welcoming B&B. Run by warm-hearted Mary, the impeccably kept older-style…
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Connemara
There are views across the bay from the front rooms of this elongated, family-run inn. All 12 rooms have tea- and coffee-making facilities and subtle…
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Connemara
A clutch of new glamping pods (per night €50) add a bit of pizzazz at this snug 38-bed hostel, with its six-bed dorms and private rooms with shared…
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Connemara
Named after the local bird species that breeds on the island, this lovely family-run B&B in a whitewashed building 500m north from the pier has just two…
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Galway City
Green shrubs frame the front door of this red-brick house towards the end of the B&B-lined College Rd strip. Inside, antique-style furniture sits in…
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Connemara
You'll need to round up a few friends to rent out this elegant, eight-bedroom historic home set in beautiful gardens beside a river and cascade. Wisteria…
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Connemara
Close to the Letterfrack crossroads, this stone-fronted hostel has spacious dorms as well as private rooms with their own bathrooms. There's a big self…
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Galway City
Housed in a converted medieval building, bright, well-run Snoozles has clean rooms and an epicentral location surrounded by pubs. There's a spacious self…
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Galway City
The Residence is surrounded by Quay St's music-filled pubs. Its 20 rooms are small but strikingly decorated, with street-art-style murals above the beds…
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Aran Islands
You won't have time to lose your sea legs on the 50m walk from the ferry to this two-storey inn set on a small rise. The 12 rooms are decorated in rich…
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County Galway
Set in a storybook garden where ducks and chickens roam, this 18th-century thatched cottage has cosy rooms with private bathrooms. The wonderfully warm,…
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Connemara
Set in huge grounds against a hill, this atmospheric lodge has rich colour schemes, an oak-panelled dining room and open log fires. Several of its 13…
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Connemara
Undulating lawns and bird-filled woodlands surround this beautiful ivy-clad Georgian house, which blazes red in autumn when the leaves change colour. Its…
