Below you’ll find some of our favourite hotels in Galway. These are welcoming hotels who look after our festival guests every year.
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
Headford Point, Sandy Rd, Galway
The 4 star Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway offers spacious accommodation with the ideal mix of double, twin, king, executive, family and accessible rooms. The onsite restaurant Grain and Grill serves up a wide range of delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner options suitable for all eaters. Easily accessible via main gateways to Galway – West (M17), South (M18) and North and East (M4) – the hotel offers free underground parking to all guests. At the Maldron, you are ensured a comfortable and convenient holiday in Galway.
Galway Bay Hotel
The Promenade, Salthill, Galway
The 4 Star Galway Bay Hotel is ideally situated on the promenade in Salthill overlooking the Clare Hills and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy fine dining, great food and great ‘craic agus ceoil’ in this award winning ‘Best 4 Star Hotel’. This family friendly hotel offers something for everyone with complimentary activities including wine tasting, ballroom dancing, Irish coffee tasting, beauty demonstrations, aqua aerobics, swimming tips and many more.
The Stop B&B
38 Father Griffin Rd, Galway
Built in the 1930s, The Stop is located just a 5-minute walk from Galway's city centre. At The Stop you will find a passion for food, design and contemporary art. Precious care goes into the design and decor of each of their compact, artistic ensuite rooms and their breakfast menu is met with similar attentiveness, focusing on home baking and local artisan produce. This distinct, bold B&B promises comfort in style.
Adare Guesthouse
9 Father Griffin Place, Galway
Surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland, Adare Guesthouse is a family-managed B&B a mere 5-minute walk from the heart of the old medieval Galway city. The guesthouse offers modern luxury to all visitors, from couples to families, Irish guests to overseas travellers. All 11 rooms are ensuite, refurbished with bright new colours and include a full range of amenities. Adare also includes a beautiful patio area and delicious breakfasts made with ingredients harvested from their own organic vegetable garden. They offer free secure parking to all our patrons.
The Ardilaun Hotel
Taylors Hill, Galway
Formerly a country mansion, the 4-star Ardilaun Hotel boasts 123 luxury bedrooms with a superb conference centre and leisure club facilities. It is independently owned and operated by the Ryan family, celebrating over 50 years in business. Whether you treat yourself to afternoon tea or explore the hotel’s very own fairy garden during your stay, the Ardilaun offers a gorgeous setting for a Galway getaway.
The Connacht Hotel
Old Dublin Rd, Galway
The Connacht Hotel Galway is an ideal option for families visiting Galway City. With a host of accommodation options for a family break in Galway, including bunk bed family rooms, classic family rooms, two bedroom family suites with kitchenettes and interconnecting bedrooms. Whether you are travelling with small children, teenagers or grandparents, the Connacht Hotel can customise an experience that the whole family will enjoy.
Harbour Hotel
New Dock Road, Galway
At the Harbour Hotel, Galway city centre is on your doorstep. The hotel rests in Galway Harbour, with beautiful views of the sea and of the old medieval city of Galway. Its ideal location allows you to reach Quay Street, Shop Street and Eyre Square in just a few minutes’ walk. Enjoy the comfort of modern hotel luxury and the convenience of a great location during your stay at the Harbour Hotel.