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Best walkable hotels in Galway for families (July 2025)
Galway offers a variety of family-friendly hotels and charming boutique accommodations within walking distance to the city center, Eyre Square, and the Latin Quarter. These hotels provide easy access to local pubs, shops, cultural landmarks, and the vibrant street life that Galway is known for.
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The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Lough Atalia Road, Galway

Storied Collection:
family-friendly
walkable
children's pool
This hotel is ideal for families looking for a walkable location in Galway, being just a 5-minute walk from the city centre and close to Galway Bay. It offers
family-friendly amenities such as a children's pool, a spa, and a health club, ensuring both relaxation and fun for all ages. ... Read more
family-friendly amenities such as a children's pool, a spa, and a health club, ensuring both relaxation and fun for all ages. ... Read more
8.2
Very Good
(3653 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Family rooms
Kid meals
Kid-friendly buffet
Terrace
Parking
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The g Hotel & Spa
Old Dublin Road, Galway

Storied Collection:
walkable
family-friendly
garden terrace
The g Hotel & Spa is an excellent choice for families looking for a walkable location in Galway, offering spacious and stylish accommodations with a luxurious
and family-friendly atmosphere. Its proximity to Lough Atalia and the presence of a garden terrace and relaxing lounges make it ideal for family... Read more... Read more
and family-friendly atmosphere. Its proximity to Lough Atalia and the presence of a garden terrace and relaxing lounges make it ideal for family... Read more... Read more
8.7
Very Good
(2093 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Parking
Restaurant
Room service
Bar
24-hour front desk
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Menlo Park Hotel
Headford Road, Galway

Storied Collection:
walkable
family-friendly
spacious rooms
This hotel is ideal for families looking for a walkable location in Galway, being just 20 minutes from the city centre and close to shopping facilities. It offers
spacious, elegant rooms and family-friendly amenities like free parking and WiFi, making it comfortable and convenient for a family stay. ... Read more
spacious, elegant rooms and family-friendly amenities like free parking and WiFi, making it comfortable and convenient for a family stay. ... Read more
8.9
Very Good
(4492 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Parking
Restaurant
Room service
Bar
24-hour front desk
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Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square
Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway

Storied Collection:
walkable
family-friendly
central location
This hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Galway City, just a one-minute stroll from key transport stations, making it highly walkable for families. It offers a
range of private rooms suitable for families, along with family-friendly facilities like a spacious common area, free breakfast, and 24-hour recept... Read more... Read more
range of private rooms suitable for families, along with family-friendly facilities like a spacious common area, free breakfast, and 24-hour recept... Read more... Read more
8.8
Very Good
(3725 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Family rooms
Accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Lower bathroom sink
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The Brook Lodge
17 Upper Newcastle, Galway

Storied Collection:
walkable
family-friendly
free parking
This hotel is ideal for families looking for a walkable location in Galway, being close to key attractions like the National University of Galway and Eyre Square.
It offers family-friendly amenities such as free private parking, free WiFi, and a shared lounge, making it convenient and comfortable for family stays. ... Read more
It offers family-friendly amenities such as free private parking, free WiFi, and a shared lounge, making it convenient and comfortable for family stays. ... Read more
9.2
Wonderful
(464 reviews)
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Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Internet services
Heating
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Radisson RED Galway
CROWN SQUARE,JOYCE'S ROAD, Galway, H91 H5PX

Storied Collection:
walkable
family-friendly
central location
This hotel is ideal for families looking for a walkable location in Galway, with easy access to key attractions like Galway Greyhound Stadium and Eyre Square.
It offers family-friendly amenities such as air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, and free private parking, ensuring a comfortable stay for all ages. ... Read more
It offers family-friendly amenities such as air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, and free private parking, ensuring a comfortable stay for all ages. ... Read more
9.0
Very Good
(789 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Family rooms
Free parking
Parking on site
Private parking
Wheelchair accessible
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Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel
Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway

Storied Collection:
walkable
family-friendly
central location
This hostel is located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station and overlooks Eyre Square, making it highly walkable to key attractions like Lynch Castle,
Galway Cathedral, and the Spanish Arch. It offers family-friendly amenities such as free WiFi, continental breakfast, and a shared lounge, which... Read more... Read more
Galway Cathedral, and the Spanish Arch. It offers family-friendly amenities such as free WiFi, continental breakfast, and a shared lounge, which... Read more... Read more
9.0
Very Good
(1552 reviews)
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Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Laundry
Internet services
Safety deposit box
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Connemara Ocean Escape
Aille Inverin, H91PA0T, Galway

Storied Collection:
family-friendly
garden
shared kitchen
This hotel offers a garden and a shared lounge, providing a family-friendly environment with spaces for relaxation and socializing. It also features a shared
kitchen and a picnic area, ideal for family meals and outings, and free private parking which is convenient for families traveling by car. ... Read more
kitchen and a picnic area, ideal for family meals and outings, and free private parking which is convenient for families traveling by car. ... Read more
8.8
Very Good
(351 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Garden
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Internet services
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Griffin Lodge Guesthouse
3 Fr. Griffin Place, Galway

Storied Collection:
family-friendly
walkable
free parking
This family-run guesthouse is located just a 5-minute walk from Galway city centre, making it an excellent choice for families looking for a walkable location.
It offers free private parking, free WiFi, and rooms with tea and coffee making facilities, ensuring comfort and convenience for family stays. ... Read more
It offers free private parking, free WiFi, and rooms with tea and coffee making facilities, ensuring comfort and convenience for family stays. ... Read more
8.8
Very Good
(736 reviews)
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Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Internet services
Heating
WiFi
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The Nest Boutique Hostel
Salthill 107-109 Upper Salthill Road, Galway

Storied Collection:
family friendly
walkable
ensuite rooms
The Nest Boutique Hostel is an excellent choice for families looking for a walkable hotel in Galway, offering family bedrooms and dormitories with ensuite
facilities. Its location in Salthill, just 400 metres from the beach, makes it perfect for family walks and easy access to local attractions. ... Read more
facilities. Its location in Salthill, just 400 metres from the beach, makes it perfect for family walks and easy access to local attractions. ... Read more
8.7
Very Good
(3089 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Family rooms
Free parking
WiFi
Free WiFi
WiFi available in all areas
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Black Cat
179 Upper Salthill, Galway

Storied Collection:
family-friendly
walkable location
beach proximity
This hotel is ideal for families looking for a walkable location in Galway, being close to popular beaches like Ladies Beach and Grattan Beach, as well as key
attractions such as St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and Eyre Square. The hotel offers family-friendly amenities including non-smoking rooms, free... Read more... Read more
attractions such as St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and Eyre Square. The hotel offers family-friendly amenities including non-smoking rooms, free... Read more... Read more
8.7
Very Good
(1642 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Internet services
Express check-in/check-out
WiFi
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Number 53
53 Newcastle Road, Galway

Storied Collection:
family-friendly
walkable location
free parking
This guest house is ideal for families looking for a walkable location in Galway, being close to popular attractions like Grattan Beach and St. Nicholas
Collegiate Church. It offers family-friendly amenities such as free WiFi, private parking, and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, making i... Read more... Read more
Collegiate Church. It offers family-friendly amenities such as free WiFi, private parking, and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, making i... Read more... Read more
8.6
Very Good
(513 reviews)
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Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Internet services
Heating
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Sea Mist Guesthouse
1 Merlin Gate, Dublin Road, Merlin park, Co. Galway, Galway, H91 V6Y7

Storied Collection:
family-friendly
walkable
free parking
Sea Mist Guesthouse is an excellent choice for families looking for a walkable location in Galway, with easy access to nearby attractions like Ballyloughane
Beach and Galway Greyhound Stadium. The guesthouse offers family-friendly amenities such as free private parking, free WiFi, and a shared lou... Read more... Read more
Beach and Galway Greyhound Stadium. The guesthouse offers family-friendly amenities such as free private parking, free WiFi, and a shared lou... Read more... Read more
9.2
Wonderful
(168 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
WiFi
Free WiFi
Non-smoking throughout










Abacus Guesthouse
29 Glenina Heights, Dublin Road, Galway

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9.0
Very Good
(176 reviews)










The Woodquay Townhouse
Walsh's Terrace, Galway, H91CK1V

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9.3
Wonderful
(26 reviews)










The Herons Rest Townhouse B&B
The Longwalk, Galway, H91 H7TE

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9.5
Wonderful
(109 reviews)





Country house
Ballinasloe Whitepark, Ballymacward, Galway

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9.1
Wonderful
(60 reviews)










The Westwood Apartments
Upper Newcastle, The Westwood, H91 R7XN, Galway, H91 R7XN

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9.0
Very Good
(121 reviews)










The Blackrock Retreat
DÚN NA CARRAIGE, BLACKROCK, SALTHILL, 175, Galway

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9.2
Wonderful
(10 reviews)










Chara House
35 Gleann Noinin, Galway, H91 K512

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8.9
Very Good
(7 reviews)