If you’re someone who loves to travel without splashing out on accommodation, there are lots of options when it comes to affordable hotels. We’ve found five of Galway’s best value stays, so you can explore the city without breaking the bank.
Five Affordable Galway Hotels
The Rockbarton House Hotel
This is the ideal spot for a seaside break on a budget. The Rockbarton House Hotel in Salthill has all the basics, offering simple and satisfactory accommodation just 15 minutes away from the city centre. The recently refurbished hotel is just a short walk from the Salthill Prom, giving guests the perfect spot to stop off and relax while they explore the Wild Atlantic Way.
The hotel’s bar and restaurant is open seven days a week, with a menu offering fresh local seafood, striploin steak, and a number of flavoursome specials. For those on the hunt for something tasty to start the day, the hotel’s brunch menu begins at 10am on Saturdays and Sundays.
Eyre Square Townhouse
Enjoy a break right in the centre of Galway City. The Eyre Square Townhouse is charmingly quirky, with colourful furnishings and an undeniable homely feel throughout. You can’t get more central than Eyre Square, with all of the city’s amenities right on the doorstep.
Each room is unique, with a pop of colour to really bring it to life. This is the perfect spot to enjoy simplicity and comfort while you explore all that Galway has to offer. Head to the hotel’s Revive Cafe for breakfast or lunch, and treat yourself to a fabulously fresh meal.
Nox Hotel
Visit the bright and modern Nox Hotel, just outside of the city centre. The hotel is the perfect spot for a comfortable night’s sleep, with everything you need while you enjoy a break to one of Ireland’s most lively cities.
Take the opportunity to bring close friends and family together, with the hotel’s Fork Restaurant, where you can enjoy a delicious meal at any time of day, and an evening of socialising with the assorted drinks menu. Whether it’s beer, wine or a house cocktail you’re after, Nox promises to have a beverage you’ll love.
Flannery’s Hotel
Relax in style at Flannery’s Hotel, where you can spend a night of comfort just outside the city centre. With bright and simple furnishings full of colour, you’ll be treated to a budget break in the perfect spot to enjoy all the city has to offer.
Head to Frankie’s Bar and Bistro for something to drink or a delicious meal from the bar food menu. With a range of classic and contemporary dishes, from Corrib salmon to sirloin steak and Australian-style chicken parma, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Skeffington Arms Hotel
Stay in the city centre Skeffington Arms Hotel for a traditional Irish experience. With comfortable and colourful guest rooms offering a rest from the hustle and bustle of Galway’s busy streets, rest assured you’re in safe hands.
The real highlight of this hotel is the Skeff Late Bar and Kitchen, the hotel’s gastro pub. The bar’s food menu consists of a range of appetising dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The Late Bar is home to six impressive bars, including a cocktail bar and the 1852 whiskey vault, catering to all tastes.
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