Flannery's Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you have a car or are happy to take the bus, and want a well-reviewed hotel at below the Galway median. If you want to walk everywhere in the centre, this is the wrong base.
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Drivers are the clearest fit. The hotel lists free parking, and guests point out quick access to the motorway. Families also have options, with family rooms on the list.
The score is 8.5 out of 10 from 5,120 guest reviews, a large pool of opinions for a three-star hotel. That volume makes the rating more reliable than a high score from a handful of stays.
Skip it if you picture yourself strolling out of the door into the city centre each evening. The main sights in our data are all more than half an hour away on foot.
Location and getting around
The address is Dublin Road, outside the central streets. The location score is 8.5, a solid figure but not a central one.
The Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe theatre is about 2.6 km away, roughly 33 minutes on foot. Galway Cathedral and Eamonn Deacy Park are both about 2.9 km, around 36 minutes. All three are far for a casual walk, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Guests say there is a bus stop right outside with quick connections to the city centre. Check the current timetable for your dates. Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
Staff get the warmest comments. Reviews describe a friendly, helpful and professional team that gives a good welcome and runs things efficiently.
The bus stop by the door is the other recurring positive, since it makes the distance from the centre easier to live with.
On the downside, guests find room rates reasonable but say food is expensive and extra charges add up. If you plan to eat in the restaurant, budget for it.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two Galway picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €114 per night, around €228 for the two nights. That was about 12% below the €129 sample median. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, The Snug Townhouse, was €113.05 a night with an 8.2 score, less than a euro cheaper. Our Luxury pick, Glenlo Abbey Hotel, was €364 with a 9.0 score and five stars.
For roughly the Budget price you get a higher score, free parking, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast types listed are continental, full Irish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 eligible hotels in Galway. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and price, so it is not simply the cheapest option.
This hotel shares fifth place on score in that sample. What lifted it was the mix of a solid rating, over 5,000 reviews and a price 12% under the median.
Before you book
Confirm breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms, as neither has been assessed. Room size, noise and the condition of rooms are also unchecked, so read recent reviews.
If you are not driving, check how often buses run at the times you need, especially late in the evening. Ask about restaurant prices and any extra charges before you arrive.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Flannery's Hotel within walking distance of Galway city centre?
Not comfortably. The sights in our data, such as Galway Cathedral, are 33 to 36 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. Guests rely on the bus stop outside the hotel or a taxi.
Does Flannery's Hotel have free parking?
Yes, free parking is listed by the property. Check availability for your dates, as spaces are not guaranteed.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €114 per night. Check today's price for your own dates.
What do guests complain about?
The main complaint is the cost of food and extra charges. Room rates themselves are seen as reasonable.