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title: "Western Hotel, Galway: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Western Hotel in Galway: rated 8.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★
# Western Hotel

Townparks, Galway, Ireland

8.8 ·  Excellent 54 reviews ·  #11 #11 of 31 in Galway ·  8.9 Location score
## About Western Hotel

Western Hotel is a hotel in Townparks, Galway, Ireland. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 54 reviews. Facilities include bar, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 180 m from the centre of Galway. The nearest beach is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport, Shannon Airport (SNN), is 64 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 29

33 Prospect Hill, Eyre Square [westernhotelgalway.ie](http://www.westernhotelgalway.ie/)

## How Western Hotel scores

Better rated than 55% of hotels in Galway

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **8.9**
-   Beach access **6.6**
-   Public transport **9.1**

Galway average

## Amenities

BarGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **89**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **129**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **12**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dead Mans Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Galway railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">320 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shannon Airport (SNN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">64 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">145 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Galway</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   John F Kennedy Monument210 m
-   The Browne Doorway220 m
-   Nora Barnacle House Museum230 m
-   Lynch's Castle470 m
-   Funderland500 m
-   Lynch Memorial Window550 m

## Western Hotel: in detail

Western Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception amenities including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hotel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. Western Hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Start your day stress-free at Western Hotel as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Western Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hotel.

### Compare

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## Questions about Western Hotel

### How do guests rate Western Hotel?

Western Hotel has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 54 reviews, which is better than 55% of rated hotels in Galway.

### Does Western Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Western Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Western Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Shannon Airport (SNN), is 64 km away in a straight line.

### Is Western Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.1 km from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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