Places to stay in Galway?

clark219 · Veteran Member

Places to stay in Galway?

murphy · Guru

We stayed at "Griffing Lodge B&B" located on a quiet street about 2 blocks west of the Spanish Arch. It is an easy 5 minute walk to the Spanish Arch, which is near the beginning of the (pedestrian only) street where all the most popular pubs, shops and restaurants are located. Griffin lodge B&B is not fancy, nor does it have large rooms, but it is clean and comfortable, and the hostess, Anne, was extremely friendly and helpful with a map of Galway, and she pointed out the best restaurants and also pubs that featured trad. music sessions. She also called and booked our flight to the Aran Islands.

Breakfast was very good. Parking was a little tight but she will get you a spot. Our car didn't move for 3 days, so we parked it in behind the "one night" visitors's cars. We gave her the keys, and she had the car out front and ready to go, on the day we left. Anne was our favoite hostess during our 2 week trip, during which we stayed in several B&B's. The price at Griffin was 40 Euros/person/night. We stayed there once again on the 2nd last night of our trip, on the way back to Shannon Airport, after visiting Donegal and points north. I would stay at Griffin Lodge B&B again, esp. because of its proximity to downtown Galway. Dan

tony2phones · Guru

The Herons nest gets good reviews down the long walk through Spanish Arch and there are a couple of good B&B on College Rd about 5 minutes or so fron Eyre Square. Lynfield and Amber lodge are well respected but there are many others either side of town including the Salthill area. You will also find lots to do and see without breaking the bank.

http://www.theheronsrest.com/

http://www.lynfieldguesthouse.com/

http://www.amberlodgebb.ie/

http://bedandbreakfast.galway-ireland.ie/

http://www.enjoyfreetoday.com/

Michele Erdvig · Host

I actually do have some recommendations on my Lodgings page. Try Marless House. Or if you want a very central hotel Park House Hotel is hard to beat. They are running some multiple night specials right now that are attractive.

Michele

clark219 · Veteran Member

Thanks everyone for the ideas! I will be sure to check them out.

Marie · Guru

Hi clark219:

I can recommend Marless House. It was great when I was there 3 years ago.

Andi · Senior Member

We stayed at St. Martin's B&B. Very well-located, and exceptionally friendly.

CowboyCraic · Guru

St Martin's is one of my favorite places to stay in Galway, as well. It is close in proximity to the pedestrian district and yet, due to its location in a quiet neighborhood, has a feeling of being removed from hustle and bustle.

I always have the feeling of coming home whenever I get the chance to stay. The hosts are welcoming and very knowledgeable about the area. Mary makes the best breakfasts! The last time I was there, Mr. Tubbs was the official greeter. I haven't been there in a few years. I hope he is still around.

Here is their contact information:

St. Martins Guesthouse
2 Nuns Island
Galway City, Co. Galway
tel. 091-568286
e-mail: stmartins@gmail.com.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Thanks Andi and Bit. That's another option for Clark.

Michele

-- Edited by Michele Erdvig on Tuesday 14th of September 2010 04:01:46 PM