The Snug Townhouse is centrally located in Galway, a 3-minute walk from Spanish Arch and 8 minutes by foot from Eyre Square. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from University of Galway and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Galway Cathedral.
What's nearby
Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Galway Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Galway Station - 8 min walk
Shannon Airport (SNN) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
The Quays - 1 min walk
McDonagh's Seafood Bar - 1 min walk
Tigh Neachtain - 1 min walk
The Front Door Pub - 1 min walk
Seven Bridge Street - 2 min walk
About this property
The Snug Townhouse
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Spanish Arch
The Snug Townhouse offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch smart TV with cable channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
National rating
This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
The Snug Townhouse Hotel
The Snug Townhouse Galway
The Snug Townhouse Hotel Galway
The Snug Townhouse Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Website misrepresented the size of the room. When asked if there was a room available where we could actually walk around the bed I was told there were none available.
What a great place right down in the heart of the action. We loves the convenience of the location to the shopping, restaurants, and bars. it was nice and central so you could walk to he west side of Galway as well. The staff was friendly and check in was super quick and easy. The room was definitely SNUG but it was to be expected. The ear plugs were also a great touch being right in the middle of action. We didn't need to use them as we were so tired anyway. Great spot! We would totally visit again!
Very very noisy from the street. The air conditioner leaked all over our stuff. But the beds were great!!!
Jacqueline
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Craig
Travelled with partner
11 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
property is perfectly located in the Spanish Arch area of the old city. What I didn't like was the room was too small for two people; a bit noisy like motor running; and no where to refrigerate drinks or snacks. Felt the place was pricy without having these things available.
Friendly staff clean rooms. The room was tight for two people having to climb over one and other to get out to the bed and no other place to sit. Perfect spot for a solo traveler that only wants to sleep abs shower in the room.
The rooms are very small. Good for one traveler in a room, but we had two different rooms (the larger size price) and both had the bed surrounded by the wall on 3 sides so tough for a couple. The hotel is in the middle of the bar area - even on a Monday night in late September the music was loud like it was inside your room very late, so plan on using the earplugs they provide. But was clean and right in the middle of the tourist area.
This place is great. Just a black door on a very busy street! We were in room 12 and couldn’t hear anything from the streets. 54 square feet of comfort! It was just what we needed. A place to sleep and shower! We didn’t need a big room!
Earplugs are provided but again we didn’t need them!
As the name implies, the rooms are tiny. However, you’re in the middle of everything and so many pubs and shopping right nearby. If I stayed there again, I would get my own room. I traveled with my sister so it was a bit cramped. Outside noise will keep you up if you are an early to bed person. It quiets down around midnight. For our needs, it worked out ok but we stayed just 2 nights.
I loved everything about this hotel. The room was definitely "Snug" but the design layout definitely made the room very functional. The staff was welcoming, with a wonderful sense of humor. The location was absolutely perfect, and allowed us to even enjoy the liveliness of the street below our window. I loved the energy!
Note: The hotel has no elevators and is not in a peaceful spot.