The Snug Townhouse

Hands down best location. Immediately walk out to pubs and the best coffee in town. Everyone there was really nice and helpful. Easy to get taxis nearby but we walked most places. Our room was comfortable and clean and very reasonably priced.

Awesome place to stay in Galway, right on the Latin quarter, very clean place, very secure. Parking is validated via Q1 Spanish arch

A shout out to the great staff at Snug. Made my stay a great one. Hugely helpful and friendly. Rooms are what they are, small. Beds are decent for those looking for a good nights sleep. Can't get closer to the heart of Galway.

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!!!

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.

Recently my Wife and I stayed at the Snug Townhouse in Galway. The room was clean and snug. There was no breakfast provided (which we knew at the time of booking), which was a first for us in what is a fairly expensive establishment. We found on experience the lack of breakfast didn't work for us. We also found the Snug Townhouse a tad impersonal and lacking in those simple things that define a quality establishment.....such as a choice of teas in the room, a complimentary bottle of water, a welcoming and information pack about Galway and surrounding areas e.g. a list of recommended cafes and restaurants that offered breakfast would have been useful in the room. A more communicative & welcoming approach by the staff would have been nice too. Ending on the positive.... although it was noisy due to it's location on the main drag we could not fault it's position in the heart of Galway.

Excellent hotel, very cental location to everything in the city. Off sight parking which is very close by. highly recommend, very nice staff and will definitely stay here again.

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!

Thanks for a great stay

Very cute room in a fun part of Galway, but very noisy at night.

It is quite loud until 2am so if you are a light sleeper and not planning to stay out late at the bars you might have trouble sleeping

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.

The name of the hotel describes the rooms - snug - but you are not in Galway for the room. The location and service are excellent.

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.

The bad: The room is the smallest I've ever seen... there is a 3'x6' carpeted area (which is where the door swings open), and otherwise no floorspace. Similarly, you can set on the 3' edge of the bed that is exposed, or the toilet... there is no chair, or other place to sit. The good: Everything else. The location is perfect. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean, and the staff very friendly. I definitely recommend this, as long as you are not planning to spend time relaxing in the room. If you are just using it as a home-base to explore the city and then sleep at night, it is perfect. Misc: We had a rental car and we were able to park in a garage next door for EUR12 per night.

First time here perfect location staff friendly!! Will be back

Great staff. Great location. Room was very clean. The only negatives were the noise from the street, but we knew about that going in. Its worth staying here for a night just to party in the Latin Quarter.

Loved this place. Right in the middle of the everything. Had so much fun in Galway and loved that the hotel was right in the middle of everything.

It’s a perfect place to stay, a bit overpriced but it’s what we have. Also if you can’t sleep with noise I don’t think it’s a good place since is basically in the middle of the party 🎶 (I’m not complaining) last but not least the mattress were amazing.

Location amazing. It is loud as the bar is open until 2am across the street but the leave ear plugs in the room for you. Easy to walk to from the bus station. We had the family room so lots of space, the other rooms may be very snug.

The Snug Townhouse was located in the heart of Galways pedestrian area. So convenient to shopping, pubs, and all the fun. Rory at the front desk was a great help. He checked us in quickly. However, just so you know, parking an suv in the parking garage was nearly impossible. Many back up, pull up repetitions. And it wasn’t just us! We even helped others get up the narrow ramps. The other problem for us was carrying all of our luggage up the stairs. We are 67 and it was tough. The other thing was the room was extremely small. We had to crawl over each other to get in and out of bed. Very difficult Young people may love it! Loved the locale but not a place I’d stay again.

Fantastic location close train / bus stations bars and restaurants right outside the door

Room was cute and cozy. Had everything you could need. On the main street in the latin quarter. Lots of food, drinks, and shops right outside the lobby. Super fun!

Our room was lovely but unfortunately stank of wet dog. It was a Saturday night and super loud as it’s above the pubs although they did provide earplugs. Wouldn’t recommend if you aren’t going out as you won’t sleep well but if you are it’s in a great location

The room was snug as you would expect but was cleverly designed so everything you need - hanging space, tea and coffee, storage for luggage - was available. Air conditioning was good especially as our room had no windows. This hotel is ideal for a short stay, right in the centre of town.

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Galway, it was so cute & cosy, friendly service and great for the solo traveller.

Staff was amazing and very helpful that said drunk locals stood outside and yelled trying to wake guests and banged on doors after bars closed. Lastly, the Back Alleyway that you had to walk through To get to room was filled with overflowing garbage bins.

The rooms near the street are very loud but it was very comfortable!

Great location and room. Loved it.

Very comfortable. Spotlessly clean. A bit of a musty smell in the room. The bed was very comfortable (I appreciated all the pillows!), but would be difficult to get in and out of for anyone with mobility issues. You climb in at the very foot of the bed. There was some noise from the pub below when they had music playing, but not enough to keep me from sleeping (even without the earplugs The Snug provides).

The room was small, clean and functional. Staff very helpful and always available. But be aware that this is in the bar area of the tourist district. From 9pm till bar closing the noise can be very loud. Earplugs and/or noise cancelling headphones should be considered a must have item.

We stayed at this lovely hotel for 3 nights on a visit to Galway. It is close to the Spanish Arch and a very vibrant part of Galway City. There are loads of pubs and restaurants on your doorstep plus other shopping - you are in a great spot. We had a room that overlooked the main street which generated some noise late at night and early in the morning but this suited us so be aware when booking your room as others are available at the back of the hotel. Parking was no problem in the safe car park a few doors along. It was a reasonable price in comparison with other hotels in the area but book early. Excellent staff as well on duty 24/7.

Clean, spacious, and quiet. Easy access to tram that took us everywhere we wanted to go.

Great location right on Quay St

I absolutely LOVED this property! We stayed in the duplex and it was incredible. The location is perfect as there are pubs all around and there is a parking garage about a 5 minute walk away which was very convenient since we had a rental car! Staff were friendly and welcoming. Would absolutely stay here again!

Snug is exactly that. Perfect place for a Galway stay. Comfortable and super clean, front desk staff was amazing. My room was tucked away and quiet and cozy. Felt safe too. Super busy area.

The front rooms are unbelievably noisy, so insist on a room away from the street. The rooms are small. The place is clean and well located. This is a place with no lobby, no elevator and no extras. It was not inexpensive.

We loved it!

Great location but very loud and no window in our room

Didn't realise it was so small the room size

Great place in the heart of Galway. Be mindful that this place is on top of a pub. So the music can be heard in the rooms till 2AM. But they do provide earplugs, which is nice. Great location does come at a cost.

We had a good experience when we stayed for 5 nights in late July 2025. The location is superb, right in the centre of Galway's vibrant Latin Quarter. Our room was somewhat small, but clean and modern. Adequate for our needs and good value for money. The staff were very friendly and helpful. However, if you're considering a stay at the Snug Townhouse I'd like to make you aware of a couple of things; First, this hotel is in a lively, noisy location. Pubs adjacent to and opposite the hotel are busy until the early hours of the morning, so is the street outside. Our room was on the first floor facing Quay Street. The noise didn't bother us, but may well keep more sensitive guests awake at night. Secondly, the Spanish Arch carpark is very convenient. A short walk from the hotel and always has spaces (best value for us was a weekly ticket for 50 euros). But it is narrow and tight. I'd recommend you only enter if you have a small to average sized vehicle. Those with medium+ size cars were struggling to manoeuvre and squeeze into the small parking spaces.

Dont stay here if you want a quiet night. The ear plugs should have been the first clue. Close to many bars and restaurants which is nice and the room was spacious enough. The noise was too much though. Parking was very close but a very tight squeeze to get up the ramps.

Location

This townhouse is in a perfect location, right in the middle of eyre square. It can be a little noisey but that’s to be expected considering its locations. The room also has air con which is great because opening the window can lead to more noise. Great area location to stay in if you plan on hitting the bars! 10/10

Snug is the key word! Our room was very snug! But we were right in the heart of Galway. Despite staying in such a central area, our room was very quiet.

Right in the heart of Galway. Glad there was air conditioning so we didnt have to open window since it was the hopping part of Galway.

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights earlier this week. It is SNUG! But what more do you need when you're in the best city in the world? The room was immaculate. The staff were very helpful. The location is damn near perfect. And the price is competitive. Thanks Rory!

Rooms are really small.. fine if you don’t need to get ready in the room.. ideal for a night out . Really central to all shops and the bars

Great room and location! We had room #9, right across from the Quay, and could hear the music and people each night. We managed with earplugs, but if you are a light sleeper, make sure you get another room. We needed a bigger space to relax in, so it was perfect for us. You step right out and you are in the best part of the downtown! Staff were also great. Thanks so much!

It was a very close to all the pubs and restaurants. I did not appreciate the fire alarm repeatedly going off at 6-7am.

Even if the hotel was in NYC or Tokyo, the rooms would be far too small. Paid for three nights, but left after two. The hotel is centrally located and quite clean, but absolutely not worth the cost due to the tiny size and pub noise. Not recommended.

We had a wonderful experience at Snug. Perfect location, directly across from the Quays bar and restaurant, right in the Latin quarter and a fun environment. Our room was pretty quiet but I always use ear plugs. The man at the reception was so friendly and helpful. Great experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to book again!

I wasn’t aware that this was a micro-hotel when I booked the room. It is VERY small. My partner and I couldn’t even find floor space to open our bags. I ended up keeping mine on the windowsill in the bed nook area. The hotel is clean and the staff were friendly enough. The area is very fun, but much louder than anticipated. Parking was also a bit

Perfect location.

STAY FAR AWAY We had reservations, for 3 rooms, at this establishment in June. My husband had a horrific hiking accident that placed him in critical care doing this time. (We have the documentation to prove this. 9 broken ribs and two collapsed lungs.) They claimed to have sent emails to him about the reservation. Being in critical care these were missed. We asked for a refund, even a compromise, and this establishment outright refused. It is sad that greed outweighs reasonable empathy. Stay far away from this establishment!!!

Our original room was not accessible for us, and the management happily changed rooms for us. Comfy and clean.

Do NOT stay here if you want to sleep before 2am. The rooms were so so loud from the street music up until 2am both nights. We even moved rooms once and could still not sleep. This is a bare bones hotel you’re staying 100% for location only if you’re into drinking and bars. Tried to get out of our stay due to the noise but they wouldn’t let us cancel. Avoid this hotel.

The room was really clean and new feeling. Staff was great! Check in was easy. However, the room is small and the TV didn't work. Overall a great spot for a 1 or 2 night stay.

What a little gem this hotel is. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were so happy to be in the heart of the Latin quarter. It was noisy as hell, but they gave us ear plugs so we slept very well!

Overall good and clean.

Crazy convenient, and well run with helpful folks at the desk at all hours. The room was tiny, but they made good use of the space. Warning: if you're sleeping with a partner, there was only one way in and out of our bed, so if somebody needs to get up in the middle of the night, it wouldn't be ideal. I don’t know whether other rooms are like that.

cozy & convenient location to enjoy all the craic galway has to offer

Excellent location, very friendly and accommodating staff. Would 100% stay here again!

Great place to stay. It's right on the main drag street with tons of restaurants and outdoor seating. We even had a room with windows on the side with the street and we didn't have a hard time sleeping! We were shocked!

The Snug offers a “pod” for sleeping - contemporary decor, clean and central to pedestrian centre. Slightly awkward sharing space, logistics had to be considered!! Staff very helpful, no breakfast so comparatively expendive.

Great location for shops

This property is adorable with wonderful, welcoming staff. It's in a busy, vibrant area right in the thick of things in Galway (but they give you ear plugs 😉). Note: bring your USB plug; there are no ports in the rooms. Other than that, perfect.

This place was amazing! I was a little bit skeptical because of the name, but the location is literally in the heart of Galway, everything is walkable and despite its name the room was excellent and very well laid out.

Great little spot, pub across the way loud but you’re right in the Latin Quarter so that’s to be expected! Clean and easy to get to on foot, front desk very helpful and friendly!!

Mattress was very uncomfortable. Noise level way too loud. Room was tiny on the third floor and confusing to find. Service was friendly but won’t be staying again.

such a great location. Noise was not a problem with insulation from the windows

Once we found the place as that was a challenge, secured parking and found the property was overlooking the street with crazy amount of restaurants, pubs and a laundromat directly out the back door. Only access is stairs but very helpful staff offered assistance if needed. Front desk staff was exceptional. Room overlooked the walkway filled with activity. Would certainly return. Rooms were small but well laid out.

Loved this little hotel/townhouse. Yes it's snug but it's delightful. We absolutey loved it. Spotless room and wonderful showers. Would thoroughly recommend and it's the BEST location ever. It's a no brainer. June and Nelson Canada

I was not expecting the room to be quite so small but everything was very clean , modern and wonderfully located in the heart of everything. Don’t plan to spend any time in the room but a great place to lay you head.

Wonderful modern and efficient design of room. Attentive staff. Lively neighborhood made for a noisy night, which was a problem only because we were leaving on a ferry early the next morning. Otherwise it was an enjoyable area

Clean and cozy room with a comfy bed and a spacious toilet. Very conveniently located in the Latin Quarter just a short walk from Eyre Square and Ceannt Station. You step from the door into the center of Galway’s vibrant nightlife with shops, restaurants, and pubs (replete with live traditional music) immediately outside. It’s the first hotel I’ve seen that offered earplugs along with a hair dryer (perhaps because the walls and ceiling readily transmit sound) but I had no problem falling asleep. The staff is friendly and willing to offer useful advice.

Newer soundproofed windows needed. Too noisy to sleep.

Great location and lovely room, awesome shower

We stayed two nights in the Snug Townhouse - which was conveniently situated right on Quay Street so close to lots of bars and restaurants as well as take out options. Staff at check in and out were friendly and polite and able to offer advice on places for dinner. Room was well appointed - bathroom was big enough for two. The only issue we had was the bed. It was on a shelf effectively so you had to climb over each other to get on/off and the mattress was incredibly soft - so soft it was uncomfortable. As we were only there for two nights we got on with it but I wouldn’t have been able to do more. It was also a bit noisy being directly opposite The Quays - which is one of the later opening bars. That said, there were ear plugs supplied by the hotel so you could you use them if you needed.

Nice Room, But Be Warned About the Noise We stayed at The Snug on Quay Street and were impressed with the room itself—small, but very well appointed and comfortable. The location is excellent, right in the heart of Galway and close to everything you’d want to see or do. However, what we didn’t fully appreciate until we experienced it firsthand is just how loud it gets at night. The hotel is directly across the street from The Quays Bar, and on Saturday night the live music plays until 2:00 AM, with crowds lingering and shouting well past 2:30 AM. The hotel does provide earplugs, but they did very little to help—we were awake until nearly 3 AM. Also worth noting: there’s no elevator, so be prepared to carry your luggage up two or three flights of stairs. Overall, while the room and location are great, the noise level was a major downside. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend staying here unless you’re planning to be out as late as the bar patrons—or can sleep through anything.

There are three reasons to stay at the Snug Townhouse--location, location, location. And if you get a room in the back it is incredibly quiet. But not in the front, as other reviewers will attest to. If you are traveling by yourself, it might be okay. But for two, it is nearly unworkable. The queen size bed is shoved into a corner with no way out except for the inside person climbing over the outside person. Suitcases must be kept under the bed. There are several small shelves on which to put things, but one shelf has plugs and is taken up by the hot water pot. We never could find a plug in the bathroom (which is huge relative to the room). There is one small hook in the bathroom, not big enough for your wet towels. The plugs in the headboard stick out enough that one could hit one's head on them. There are no tissues provided or even spoons if you want to make a cup of tea. No glasses, just two mugs. The only reason to stay here is the neighborhood is fantastic--restaurants, bars, nightlife everywhere and you can walk to everywhere in Galway. At $150 per night, I wouldn't even be writing this review. But at $250? Ridiculously expensive for the amenities provided.

Super cute property. Very nice staff. Modern. It is SNUG in the room but clean and excellent. A/C was nice at night. Bed was super comfy, as were the pillows. Loved it.

I’m baffled how this hotel had so many stars and positive reviews. The only thing I can guess is I had an even smaller room? The location was fantastic and the front desk was very helpful. However, “snug” is not the right word to describe the room - there was a tiny walkway to the bed that you could barely turn around in let alone put anything in. This room mashed every hotel I’ve had in NYC look big. And the bed wasn’t very comfortable. It was also very hot.

The location is great, though it can be loud but that was expected. We knew there wasn't parking at the hotel but wasn't aware the hotel was on a pedestrian street. It caused some stress but was ok.

Comfy, friendly, clean and very central

Location excellent. Request upper room in back of property for quiet. Staff lovely. Very clean. Comfortable mattress.

Beautiful room ! The front desk was very accommodating helping us with luggage since there is no elevator. No complaints - would definitely stay here again

What people should know is that you are definitely right in the middle of all the action of Galway. Right outside our window was the Quay bar that had loud music with a thumping bass that continued until about 2:30am. It is a great place to be if you want to be up and partying and then crawl back to your room but not if you plan to try to sleep before 3am. I should have done more research on that part for sure. We had two nights booked and had to move to another hotel for the second night as we would not be able to deal with the noise the second night having to be up very early. I tried to go through Expedia to assist me with modifying my reservation but they said they contacted the hotel to help me cancel the second night and get refunded but the hotel told me they did not have any correspondence from Expedia. We checked out after the first night and then I sent an email to the hotel explaining the situation hoping they would refund me the second night due to the noise abd since we did not stay and checked out prior to the checkout time but I have not heard back at this point and probably will not. Live and learn.

Excellent location. We had standard room upstairs, in the back. Very quiet and I’m sensory sensitive. It is very small, which I expected. My husband and I are average size people so it was fine for us. Cozy mattress, clean, hot water, heat and AC quiet. Staff were lovely. The location can’t be beat.

The room wasn't much bigger than a closet, but for one night it was fine. Our room overlooked Quay Street, but the noise was not a problem. The only real problem was that the Window shade was about one foot short.

Perfect location for your stay in Galway. Parking options nearby were also very convenient and relatively inexpensive. Would absolutely stay here again.

Fabulous location! Was very clean and was able to check in early, which was nice. The room was exceptionally small, like basically a bed and room to open the door and that was it. We also had an issue one night with air conditioning going off and it got insanely hot as we were on the top floor. We are used to small hotel rooms as we travel a lot in Europe, but this was by far the smallest. Not a problem unless you are a bigger person or need more space to move around. We would stay here again just ask for a larger room.

Very small room but it’s in a great location

Just as the name describes, the hotel room is quite snug. It’s nuzzled in between a small convenience store and burger joint. The location itself, was spectacular. Everything you could possibly want was within walking distance of the hotel. With this being said, you are right in the heart of the downtown bar scene with everything that entails. Which may be someone hosting a drum solo outside your window at 2AM or drunken patrons loudly singing whilst walking back to their own “snug” hotel room. If we were to visit again I think we might opt for a slightly larger hotel room off of the main strip. All that being said, we very much enjoyed our stay and I think it was a great way to experience Galway.

Stay was exactly what you expected it to be. Perfect small comfortable accommodation right in the action of it all. A couple things were broken in the room and it was super loud at night due to the location. Bed comfortable and cool to sleep in.

Very clean and friendly helpful staff, but no lifts.