The Snug Townhouse
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 want to sleep a few minutes from Quay Street's pubs in a clean room at a below-median price for Galway. Skip it if you travel with big suitcases or need space, because the rooms are extremely compact.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
The Snug Townhouse is our Budget pick in Galway. It is a 3-star property with an 8.2 guest score from 2,256 reviews. It suits couples and short-break travellers who plan to spend most of their time out in the Latin Quarter and only need a clean place to sleep.
Family rooms, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk are listed.
Skip it if you need room to spread out. Guests call the rooms cleverly designed and cosy, but extremely compact, with limited space for luggage.
Location and getting around
The address is Galway City Quay Street. Guests describe a central setting in the Latin Quarter near the Quay Street pubs and parking. The location score is 9.7, the best number on its profile.
Straight-line estimates put Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe 200 metres away, around 3 minutes on foot. The Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas is 500 metres, around 6 minutes. Eamonn Deacy Park is 1.5 km, around 19 minutes. Being near the pubs may mean street noise at night, which we have not assessed.
What guests say
Location gets the strongest praise, followed by cleanliness: bedrooms and bathrooms are kept spotless and well maintained.
Room size is the main complaint. The design is clever, but space is tight, especially for luggage. Noise and renovation condition have not been assessed by us, so check recent reviews if you are a light sleeper.
Price compared with our other Galway picks
The reference price was 113.05 euros a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is a reference price, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
That was 12% below the sample median of 129 euros. Flannery's Hotel, our Best Value pick, is a 3-star hotel scoring 8.5 at 114 euros, almost the same price. Glenlo Abbey Hotel, our Luxury pick, is a 5-star hotel scoring 9.0 at 364 euros.
Since Flannery's cost less than one euro more on the reference dates, compare both for your dates. The Snug wins on location, while Flannery's scores a little higher.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 eligible hotels in Galway. The Snug Townhouse had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was reserved. Its 8.2 placed it joint tenth of 11 on guest score, so it is not the highest rated.
It earned the spot on price and on a 9.7 location score backed by 2,256 reviews.
Before you book
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data, so check whether any is offered and at what cost.
Check the room size on your booking, especially if you bring large bags. Ask about parking if you drive, and review cancellation terms.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Snug Townhouse close to the Latin Quarter?
Yes. Guests describe it as central in the Latin Quarter near the Quay Street pubs, and it scores 9.7 for location.
Are the rooms small?
Yes. Guests call them cosy and cleverly designed but extremely compact, with little space for luggage.
Does The Snug Townhouse serve breakfast?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Check with the property before you book.
Is it noisy at night?
Noise has not been assessed. The hotel is near Quay Street pubs, so light sleepers should read recent reviews.
What does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was 113.05 euros a night. Check today's price for your dates.