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.
This is a contemporary, well-styled and great value option just a short walk from popular Quay Street.
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Rooms
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.Â
Location
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 cafés, eateries and shops, as well as the historic Claddagh and Spanish Arch are also about five to ten minutes away on foot.
Food and drink
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.
Tour ideas in Galway
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Harbour Hotel Galway as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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Experiences while staying here
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.
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Celtic revival tour
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.
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Walking tour of Galway Walking tour of Galway
Walking tour of Galway
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.
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Galway and nearby places
- The Burren 18 miles away
- Inis Mór 28 miles away
- Connemara 40 miles away
- Limerick 46 miles away
- Sligo 74 miles away
- Killarney 86 miles away
- Kilkenny 87 miles away
- Dingle Peninsula 94 miles away
- Enniskillen 95 miles away
- Cork 98 miles away