Address: 33 Prospect Hill, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
Average guest rating: 7.9 with 126 reviews![]()

This family-run hotel comprises of 3 impressive Georgian buildings and blends an old style feel with all modern conveniences. The 3-star Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway city and offers the highest standard of accommodation. The Western Hotel has a long tradition of hospitality, enjoyed by our many guests throughout the years. A unique and friendly atmosphere allows you to feel right at home. Among the forty rooms we have single, double, twin and family rooms, as well as disabled rooms.
Elevator, Free Parking, Family Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Non-smoking Rooms, Newspapers, 24-hour Front Desk, Bar, Restaurant, Luggage Storage, Heating, Safety Deposit Box
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Wi-Fi / Wireless LAN, Fax/Photocopying, Internet Services, Babysitting/Child Services, Meeting/Banquet Facilities
The hotel includes a Child Minding services available- please request at time of booking (approximately EUR 10 per hour) There is also a free, secure underground car park. The hotel also has a restaurant, bar and private function rooms.
Group Policy The Western Hotel prefers not to accommodate groups of 8 or more people. Should the group be excepted, a security deposit in the form of cash or credit card pre-authorisation for E150 per room is required on check-in. Furthermore we require a signed statement that all damages exceeding this amount will be covered by the primary booker. This deposit is refunded on departure if no damage has occurred
The Western Bar is a warm and welcoming place, traditional, friendly and renowned for the largest open traditional Irish music sessions in Galway. There are Traditional Irish music sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 21:30, Ceili Irish Set dancing on Wednesdays from 21:00, a local band playing all your favourite Irish songs on Friday from 21:30, a live band on Saturdays from 21:30 and our house DJ playing all your old favourites on Sunday from 21:30. Our bar is unique in that it is very much a local bar, popular with Galwegians, so mingling with the local people is very easy. A selection of delicious dishes are available from our carvery and snack menu from 12:00 to 17:00 and from our A La Carte evening menu between 17:00 and 20:00 (Sundays 12:00 and 17:00 only). Our meals are prepared from fresh local produce by our award winning chef.
Breakfast is included in the room rate.
No deposit will be charged.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge. Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Free Public parking is possible on site.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 11 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Visa, Euro/Mastercard
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Book online or call our reservation hotline. Monday-Friday from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (CET – Central European Time).
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