Pared back, modern design, a convenient location and excellent value for money make the Harbour Hotel Galway City a good choice. It is located in the city's modest port area just a short walk from the heart of the city where you can find Galway's renowned pubs, eateries and independent shops as well as the historic Claddagh district.
This contemporary property has bright, open, uncluttered spaces styled with cheery hues such as purples and greens, and boasts spacious rooms designed in a comfy but minimalist style. There’s a relaxed in-house restaurant serving dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, as well as a bar offering lighter dishes and an extensive drink list. Afternoon tea is also available in the modern lobby.
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While simple in design, rooms are spacious and comfortable. They are decorated in a stylish contemporary manner with bright tones prominently set against crisp white linens. The style of the rooms could be described as comfy minimalism, with an uncluttered but inviting style. All rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, plasma screen TVs and compact bathrooms with a shower over the bath. Superior and executive rooms are more generously sized and come with larger bathrooms.
Situated in Galway’s port area, the Harbour Hotel Galway City is about a five to ten minute walk to Eyre Square, the city's commercial hub. Galway's pedestrian core of charming narrow streets lined with independent cafes, eateries and shops, as well as the historic Claddagh and Spanish Arch are also about five to ten minutes away on foot.
A full Irish breakfast as well as an array of hot and cold dishes are served in a relaxed atmosphere at the Harbour Restaurant. Bar food is available from noon and later, a full evening menu featuring freshly caught seafood and locally-sourced dairy and meats. Guests can also take part in whiskey tastings guided by an in-house expert.
Afternoon tea is served by an open fireplace in the light-filled contemporary lobby.
This is a contemporary, well-styled and great value option just a short walk from popular Quay Street.
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
Follow the resurgence in Irish literary and esthetic tradition in the late 19th century as you tour a castle once owned by WB Yeats, the country estate of Lady Gregory and the beautiful Arts and Crafts cathedral in Loughrea.
Explore Galway, one of Ireland's most charming cities on foot with a local guide to get an insight into its long and remarkable history and its place as both a bastion of traditional culture and vibrant, bohemian city life.
