Best hotels for families Galway]
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Best-rated
St Judes B&B
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
- Family rooms
The comfortable St Judes B&B Galway is situated near a beach district, approximately a 25-minute walk from the Galway Market. This 3-star hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and 6 rooms that offer views of the garden.
The Ten Pins is adjacent to St Judes B&B, 100 metres away.
St Judes B&B
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
- Family rooms
St Judes B&B
The comfortable St Judes B&B Galway is situated near a beach district, approximately a 25-minute walk from the Galway Market. This 3-star hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and 6 rooms that offer views of the garden.
The Ten Pins is adjacent to St Judes B&B, 100 metres away.
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Great deal
Petra House B&B
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
- Family rooms
Located about a 5-minute walk from the comfortable Petra House B&B Galway, guests can quickly reach the Forthill Graveyard. This 3-star bed & breakfast also offers to experience the picturesque allure of a private garden accompanied by an outdoor seating.
For a meal, guests can choose between Balcony House and Galway Greyhound Stadium.
Petra House B&B
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
- Family rooms
Petra House B&B
Located about a 5-minute walk from the comfortable Petra House B&B Galway, guests can quickly reach the Forthill Graveyard. This 3-star bed & breakfast also offers to experience the picturesque allure of a private garden accompanied by an outdoor seating.
For a meal, guests can choose between Balcony House and Galway Greyhound Stadium.
Ardawn House
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Garden area
- Children's menu
Ardawn House Bed & Breakfast Galway is situated 15 minutes' walk from the local authority Galway City Museum, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness. The bed & breakfast entices guests with street parking, available on site.
The restaurant Balcony House is within easy reach off the accommodation.
Ardawn House
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Garden area
- Children's menu
Ardawn House
Ardawn House Bed & Breakfast Galway is situated 15 minutes' walk from the local authority Galway City Museum, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness. The bed & breakfast entices guests with street parking, available on site.
The restaurant Balcony House is within easy reach off the accommodation.
The Stop
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Heating
- Children's buffet
The Stop Galway hotel offers stylish rooms around a 15-minute walk from the Roman Galway Catholic Cathedral. This 3-star bed & breakfast also provides guests with a luggage locker.
Dining options also include Kai Restaurant, situated 400 metres away.
The Stop
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Heating
- Children's buffet
The Stop
The Stop Galway hotel offers stylish rooms around a 15-minute walk from the Roman Galway Catholic Cathedral. This 3-star bed & breakfast also provides guests with a luggage locker.
Dining options also include Kai Restaurant, situated 400 metres away.
Adare Guesthouse
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Family rooms
The 3-star Adare Guesthouse Galway, situated around 10 minutes' walk from the Lynch Memorial Window, features a sun terrace, a shared lounge, and a TV lounge. Local landmarks including the Galway Bay and the two remaining Spanish Arch can be found within a walking distance.
Four Star Pizza Galway is 200 metres away.
Adare Guesthouse
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Family rooms
Adare Guesthouse
The 3-star Adare Guesthouse Galway, situated around 10 minutes' walk from the Lynch Memorial Window, features a sun terrace, a shared lounge, and a TV lounge. Local landmarks including the Galway Bay and the two remaining Spanish Arch can be found within a walking distance.
Four Star Pizza Galway is 200 metres away.
Menlo Park Hotel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Babysitting/Child services
The 4-star Menlo Park Hotel Galway is located around 20 minutes' walk from Woods, offering 64 rooms, Wi-Fi, and street parking. The hotel is a good starting point for Galway's sports attractions, including the Galway City Karting track, which is 2.1 km away.
Menlo Park Hotel is 2.4 km from Olive Tree Bistro, which serves delectable meals.
Menlo Park Hotel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Babysitting/Child services
Menlo Park Hotel
The 4-star Menlo Park Hotel Galway is located around 20 minutes' walk from Woods, offering 64 rooms, Wi-Fi, and street parking. The hotel is a good starting point for Galway's sports attractions, including the Galway City Karting track, which is 2.1 km away.
Menlo Park Hotel is 2.4 km from Olive Tree Bistro, which serves delectable meals.
Radisson Red Galway
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
Situated 2.8 km from the Merlinpark Castle, the comfortable Radisson Red Galway Hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and secure parking on site. Thanks to its prime location, this 4-star smoke-free hotel stands within 10 minutes' drive of the Port of Galway, which is a great place to have a fun time.
The on-site à la carte restaurant serves the local cuisine for guests. You can enjoy a Thai cuisine in the Khow Thai restaurant located in the vicinity of Radisson Red Galway Hotel.
Radisson Red Galway
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
Radisson Red Galway
Situated 2.8 km from the Merlinpark Castle, the comfortable Radisson Red Galway Hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and secure parking on site. Thanks to its prime location, this 4-star smoke-free hotel stands within 10 minutes' drive of the Port of Galway, which is a great place to have a fun time.
The on-site à la carte restaurant serves the local cuisine for guests. You can enjoy a Thai cuisine in the Khow Thai restaurant located in the vicinity of Radisson Red Galway Hotel.
Sea Mist Guesthouse
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Board games
The comfortable Sea Mist Guesthouse Galway enjoys a convenient location and provides easy access to the Galway Market, a place where guests can shop, located 3.3 km away. The 4-star hotel also includes free private parking.
Sea Mist Guesthouse is fairly close to Badger And Dodo Boutique Coffee Roasters Cafe and offers a broad selection of meals.
Sea Mist Guesthouse
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Board games
Sea Mist Guesthouse
The comfortable Sea Mist Guesthouse Galway enjoys a convenient location and provides easy access to the Galway Market, a place where guests can shop, located 3.3 km away. The 4-star hotel also includes free private parking.
Sea Mist Guesthouse is fairly close to Badger And Dodo Boutique Coffee Roasters Cafe and offers a broad selection of meals.
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Eco-friendly stay
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Beach access
Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Children's pool
The smoke-free Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre, located nearly a 25-minute walk from the Woodville Walled Garden, is proud to offer 7 halls. This 4-star hotel faces Salthill Promenade and offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Children's pool
Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
The smoke-free Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre, located nearly a 25-minute walk from the Woodville Walled Garden, is proud to offer 7 halls. This 4-star hotel faces Salthill Promenade and offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
Private Bedsit At Newcastle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden area
The 3-star Private Bedsit At Newcastle Hotel Galway offers guests access to Sports Field, which is around 10 minutes' walk away.
Curry&Spice, located just moments from Private Bedsit At Newcastle Hotel, will spoil you with Indian cuisine.
Private Bedsit At Newcastle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden area
Private Bedsit At Newcastle
The 3-star Private Bedsit At Newcastle Hotel Galway offers guests access to Sports Field, which is around 10 minutes' walk away.
Curry&Spice, located just moments from Private Bedsit At Newcastle Hotel, will spoil you with Indian cuisine.
Nox Hotel Galway
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the smoke-free Nox Hotel Galway sits about a 25-minute walk from the public park "Eyre Square". Highlights at this 3-star hotel include an à la carte restaurant, a lounge bar and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Enjoy the Irish dishes Fork restaurant has to offer.
Nox Hotel Galway
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
Nox Hotel Galway
Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the smoke-free Nox Hotel Galway sits about a 25-minute walk from the public park "Eyre Square". Highlights at this 3-star hotel include an à la carte restaurant, a lounge bar and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Enjoy the Irish dishes Fork restaurant has to offer.
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Guest favorite
Flannery'S Hotel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Babysitting/Child services
Located in the very heart of Galway, the 3-star Flannery'S Hotel Galway offers spacious rooms, 3 km from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground. The hotel provides a vending machine and a lift, and such leisure facilities as a sunbathing terrace and a shared lounge.
Irish dishes are prepared at Galwegian restaurant on site the Flannery'S. Guests can quench their thirst in the lounge bar with their favourite drink.
Flannery'S Hotel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Babysitting/Child services
Flannery'S Hotel
Located in the very heart of Galway, the 3-star Flannery'S Hotel Galway offers spacious rooms, 3 km from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground. The hotel provides a vending machine and a lift, and such leisure facilities as a sunbathing terrace and a shared lounge.
Irish dishes are prepared at Galwegian restaurant on site the Flannery'S. Guests can quench their thirst in the lounge bar with their favourite drink.
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Beach access
Westwinds Guestlodge
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Children's buffet
Offering a luggage room, the 3-star family-managed Westwinds Guestlodge Galway hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of Aquarium Marine Institute. Located a short way from the Galway Bay, the bed & breakfast also features views of Galway Bay.
Ocean Crest House is merely 5 minutes' walk away.
Westwinds Guestlodge
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Children's buffet
Westwinds Guestlodge
Offering a luggage room, the 3-star family-managed Westwinds Guestlodge Galway hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of Aquarium Marine Institute. Located a short way from the Galway Bay, the bed & breakfast also features views of Galway Bay.
Ocean Crest House is merely 5 minutes' walk away.
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Top location
Balcony House
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
- Family rooms
Boasting a sun terrace and a golf course, Balcony House Hotel Galway lies only a 9-minute walk from the Medieval City Walls. Street parking is available on site.
Guests can dine at Galway Greyhound Stadium located about 5 minutes' walk away.
Balcony House
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
- Family rooms
Balcony House
Boasting a sun terrace and a golf course, Balcony House Hotel Galway lies only a 9-minute walk from the Medieval City Walls. Street parking is available on site.
Guests can dine at Galway Greyhound Stadium located about 5 minutes' walk away.
Lisheen Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Garden area
- Family rooms
Located about 15 minutes on foot from the Great Escape Rooms, the comfortable Lisheen Lodge Galway hotel features high-speed Internet access in public areas and parking on site. This Galway guest house lies in Salthill with its blue flag sandy beaches being the main attractions, within a few blocks of such cultural sights as the Galway Arts Centre.
Situated nearly 5 minutes on foot from Lisheen Lodge hotel, the restaurant Anton's Cafe offers an Irish menu.
Lisheen Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Garden area
- Family rooms
Lisheen Lodge
Located about 15 minutes on foot from the Great Escape Rooms, the comfortable Lisheen Lodge Galway hotel features high-speed Internet access in public areas and parking on site. This Galway guest house lies in Salthill with its blue flag sandy beaches being the main attractions, within a few blocks of such cultural sights as the Galway Arts Centre.
Situated nearly 5 minutes on foot from Lisheen Lodge hotel, the restaurant Anton's Cafe offers an Irish menu.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Galway, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| St Judes B&B |
9.7 / 10 (146 Reviews) |
From 106$ | |
| Petra House B&B |
9.3 / 10 (702 Reviews) |
From 89$ | |
| Ardawn House |
9.3 / 10 (1953 Reviews) |
From 146$ | |
| The Stop |
9.3 / 10 (501 Reviews) |
From 127$ | |
| Adare Guesthouse |
9.4 / 10 (376 Reviews) |
From 148$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which family hotels near Galway city center offer easy access to attractions?
Flannery's Hotel and Menlo Park Hotel are both close to Galway city center. These hotels are within walking distance to Eyre Square and the Galway Cathedral, making it easy for families to explore popular sites.
Book your stay at these hotels to enjoy family-friendly packages and amenities before peak tourist hours, usually starting at 9am.
What are the best family hotels with pools in Galway?
Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre features a family-friendly swimming pool and spa facilities. This hotel also has a Kids Club for supervised activities.
Arrive early to secure a good spot by the pool; weekends can get busy.
Which family hotels in Galway have easy beach access?
Westwinds Guestlodge offers families stunning views of Galway Bay and is within walking distance to Blackrock diving tower and local beaches. Salthill Beach is also nearby.
Visit Blackrock Beach during weekday mornings to enjoy fewer crowds and a calm atmosphere for children.
Are there family-friendly hotels near Galway's historical district?
Adare Guesthouse and St. Judes B&B are both close to the historical attractions like the Spanish Arch and Galway City Museum. They both provide a cozy atmosphere ideal for family stays.
Plan your visit to the historical sites during weekday mornings to avoid large crowds.
Which family-friendly hotels in Galway offer special breakfast options?
Nox Hotel Galway is known for its award-winning breakfast, offering a range of dishes to suit family tastes. Both Menlo Park Hotel and Balcony House serve locally sourced ingredients for breakfast.
Try to dine before 9am for a quieter breakfast experience and wider selection.
What Galway hotels are best for families needing larger rooms?
Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre and Flannery's Hotel offer spacious family rooms accommodating up to six people. These options are perfect for families traveling together.
Secure family rooms in advance, especially during holiday seasons, to ensure proper accommodations.
Which hotels in Galway provide special activities for kids?
Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre features a Kids Club with supervised activities. Sea Mist Guesthouse is also known for its engaging outdoor spaces and family-friendly environment.
Check the hotel's schedule for kids' activities to maximize your family's fun during your stay.
How can I explore local attractions efficiently while staying in Galway?
Utilize the public bus service that connects major hotels like Nox Hotel Galway and Menlo Park Hotel to local attractions. Buses are frequent and budget-friendly, with fares usually under €5.
Purchase a Bus Éireann day pass if you plan multiple trips, as it offers unlimited rides for the day.
Is it safe for families to walk around Galway at night?
Yes, areas like Eyre Square and Salthill are typically safe, with good lighting and a visible police presence. Families should remain cautious in quieter areas after dark.
Stick to well-lit streets and popular areas after sunset, avoiding less frequented paths.
What seasonal events should families attend in Galway?
Families should visit Galway during the Galway International Arts Festival in July and the Galway Christmas Market in December. These events include activities for kids and family-friendly entertainment.
Arrive early to events for easy parking or consider using public transport to avoid congestion.
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