Top 10 Hotels Near Spanish Arch in Galway for 2026

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A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a sofa, chairs, a table, and a bar area.

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a green partition.

A modern office space with glass partitions, a central seating area, and a visible staircase.

1. Radisson RED Galway

Ballybaan Beg, 2.8 km from Spanish Arch

paul

RM738

RM837 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.

A restaurant with a central table, purple seating, and green-lit windows.

A reception area with two patterned armchairs, a glass table, and a wooden reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and chair. There is a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

2. Skeffington ArmsHotel

Galway City Centre, 0.6 km from Spanish Arch

Tamara

RM800

RM908 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A reception area with a sign above a staircase, a desk with a person behind it, and a colorful mural on the wall.

A staircase with a black metal railing and a colorful floral mural on the wall.

A hostel with a stone facade, orange signage, and a colorful flower mural.

A guitar leaning against a window sill with a view of a street and a building in the background.

3. Galway City Hostel & Bar

Galway City Centre, 0.6 km from Spanish Arch

Catherine

RM727

RM825 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

The Lane Boutique Hotel entrance with a dark wooden door, a welcome sign, and two potted plants on either side.

A hotel room with two beds, a large tufted headboard, a window with curtains, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a lamp on the side table.

A reception area with a wooden interior, a reception desk labeled "The Lane Boutique Residence," a clock, and a floral arrangement.

A hallway with dark wood paneling, a patterned carpet, and a ceiling light fixture.

4. The Lane - Boutique Residence

Galway City Centre, 0.7 km from Spanish Arch

Jake

RM640

RM727 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A reception area with a tiled wall, a potted plant, and a sign for 'The Snug Townhouse'.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a view of the outside through a window.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a framed motivational poster, and a door leading to a room with a wooden panel wall.

A sign for "The Snug Townhouse" mounted on a building wall.

5. The Snug Townhouse

Latin Quarter, 0.1 km from Spanish Arch

Orla

RM739

RM839 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A restaurant with round tables, booths, and a view of the city.

A bar area with wooden beams, a chandelier, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a red carpet, and a blue-lit ceiling.

A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.

6. The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre, 0.9 km from Spanish Arch

Timothy

RM824

RM935 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern interior with a geometric light installation, a central seating area, and a dark-toned floor.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a teal sofa, a glass coffee table, and a chair.

A modern building with large windows and a well-lit entrance.

A modern restaurant with green seating, a bar area, and a well-lit ceiling.

7. The G Hotel and Spa

Galway City Centre, 1.9 km from Spanish Arch

Byron

RM850

RM965 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, green walls, and hanging purple flowers.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bar area, and a dining space.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with a sign reading 'welcome to HYDE,' bar stools, a variety of bottles, and a decorative fan.

8. Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Galway City Centre, 0.8 km from Spanish Arch

Christopher

RM1,027

RM1,166 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A bar area with wooden furniture, a billiards table, and a mural of people playing pool.

A person playing an acoustic guitar in a room with a chevron-patterned wall and a herringbone floor.

A reception desk with a sign that reads "Tickets & Tours" and a backdrop with a scenic landscape.

A billiards room with a pool table, chairs, a guitar, and a mural.

9. Kinlay Hostel Galway

Galway City Centre, 0.5 km from Spanish Arch

Shavelle

RM615

RM698 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A buffet with various food items, including muffins, fruits, and condiments.

A neatly arranged table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a plate of chocolates and apples in a hotel room.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and mountains in the background.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HOTEL' sign on the facade.

10. Nox Hotel

Ballinfoile, 2 km from Spanish Arch

Steven

RM656

RM744 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a well-lit building facade.

An indoor seating area with chairs and tables, large windows, and artificial grass flooring.

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with decorative panels, a small table, and a chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a spacious seating area, a central bar, and a view of the kitchen.

11. Flannery's Hotel Galway

Ballybaan Beg, 2.7 km from Spanish Arch

Matthew

RM586

RM665 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by tiled steps and railings.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant landscape.

12. The Galmont

Galway City Centre, 0.8 km from Spanish Arch

Derek

RM824

RM935 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.

A round wooden table with a chessboard and glasses of a golden beverage, a chair with a cushioned seat, and a fireplace with decorative panels.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with water bottles, a lamp, and a view through large windows with curtains.

A chessboard on a glass table with two glasses of whiskey, a fireplace, and a chair.

13. The Western Hotel

Galway City Centre, 0.8 km from Spanish Arch

Kathy

RM842

RM955 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel building with a curved glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Maldron Hotel".

14. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Terryland, 1.9 km from Spanish Arch

Nicole

RM647

RM735 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a variety of seating options including tables and bar stools.

A bar with wooden floors, a brick wall, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A historic stone building with a green dome and a bridge over a river.

15. Eyre Square Hotel

Galway City Centre, 0.6 km from Spanish Arch

Petro

RM787

RM893 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a green wall adorned with plants.

A modern lounge area with sofas, lamps, and a bookshelf filled with decorative items.

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, bar stools, and a counter with a cash register.

A swimming pool with a person jumping into the water, another person swimming, and a third person in the background.

16. The Connacht Hotel

Ballybaan Beg, 2.4 km from Spanish Arch

Linda

RM635

RM721 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and tables, and a bar counter with a variety of bottles.

A cozy lounge area with a brick fireplace, leather seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern restaurant interior with dark walls, round tables, and cushioned seating.

17. Leonardo Hotel Galway

Latin Quarter, < 0.1 km from Spanish Arch

Simon

RM861

RM978 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hallway with a black and white patterned floor, two tall metallic columns with greenery on top, and a reception area with a sign displaying the number 7.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a window with blinds, a mirror, and wall-mounted lamps.

A bedroom with two beds, a fireplace, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

A street with shops, including a visible antique store and a bar.

18. 7 Cross Street

Latin Quarter, 0.2 km from Spanish Arch

Rachel

RM818

RM928 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious living room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa, a small round table, and a patterned throw pillow.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a large window with a view.

A modern living room with a large window, a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area.

19. Citypoint Apartments

Galway City Centre, 0.7 km from Spanish Arch

Frank

RM1,027

RM1,166 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a seating area, and a bathroom.

A sign with "AT The Abbeygate Townhouse" on a marble wall.

A hallway with patterned carpet, wall-mounted light fixtures, and a textured wall design.

A modern building with a storefront featuring a sign for 'The Atelier'.

20. Abbeygate Townhouse

Galway City Centre, 0.5 km from Spanish Arch

Barry

RM709

RM804 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Spanish Arch

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Radisson RED Galway	9.4 Exceptional 355 reviews	View
Skeffington ArmsHotel	9.2 Wonderful 500 reviews	View
Galway City Hostel & Bar	9.2 Wonderful 156 reviews	View
The Lane - Boutique Residence	9.0 Wonderful 528 reviews	View
The Snug Townhouse	9.0 Wonderful 898 reviews	View

Top Spanish Arch Hotel Reviews

The Snug Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"This place is in a great location with lots to do around you. The room had everything we needed and the shower had great water pressure. We didn't hear the noise from the street at all. The receptionist was very friendly and check-in and check-out was a breeze."

Eyre Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, spacious room and friendly staff. We would stay again!"

Harbour Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very nice and helpful. We had an issue and they addressed it immediately. The hotel was ideally located for walking around Galway."

The G Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great property to stay at. I didn’t get an opportunity to take care advantage of this free spa passes. The shower in the bathroom is the best."

The Galmont

10/10 Excellent

"Great service"

Skeffington ArmsHotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, great staff, food brilliant, everyone very friendly and helpful"

Leonardo Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

8/10 Good

"Nice clean rooms. Location was a bit of a walk to downtown."

The Residence Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location is great and the bathrooms and rooms r clean. The location is right above a couple of bars so does stay loud till about midnight to 1-2am."

Other attractions near Spanish Arch

A large wooden boat suspended in a modern building with glass railings and a tiled floor.

Galway City Museum

8.8/10 (191 reviews)

See a variety of relics that tell the story of the city from prehistoric times to present day in this museum near the River Corrib.

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A mural of The Latin Quarter in Galway, Ireland, depicting colorful buildings and street scenes.

Quay Street

9.2/10 (626 reviews)

During your visit to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Quay Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

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A blue boat docked at a pier with a red buoy, surrounded by colorful buildings and other boats.

Galway Harbour

8.8/10 (651 reviews)

Cruise around the scenic sights of Galway Bay, see the historic Spanish Arch, spot charmingly colorful houses and dine in restaurants with water views.

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Hall of the Red Earl

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hall of the Red Earl during your trip to Galway. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Fisheries Watchtower Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Fisheries Watchtower Museum during your travels in Galway. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

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Druid Theatre

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Druid Theatre on your trip to Galway. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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Bold Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Bold Art Gallery in Galway. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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St. Augustine's Church

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

St. Augustine’s Church is a thriving church in the city of Galway, sometimes dubbed the Republic of Ireland’s “most Irish” of cities. Located on Middle Street, the 19th century church is a popular place of worship and a symbol of its long association with the Augustinian religious order, named after the 4th and 5th century saint, Augustine of Hippo.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Spanish Arch?

Spanish Arch is located in a welcoming area of Galway known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 126 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Spanish Arch?

Adjacent to Spanish Arch, Queen Street Place is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Other good options within a short distance include The Dean Galway and City HideAway.

How many hotels will I find close to Spanish Arch?

Expedia has 126 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Spanish Arch.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Spanish Arch, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Spanish Arch.

What can I see and do near Spanish Arch?

Lynch's Castle, Galway Cathedral and Menlo Castle are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Town Hall Theatre, Druid Theatre and Music for Galway Limited if you're interested in local theatre. Enjoy the outdoors at Millennium Children's Park and Playground, Rinville Park or Merlin Woods Park.

How can I get to Spanish Arch?

If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Galway Station. There might not be many public transport stops near Spanish Arch so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Hotels near Spanish Arch

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Our top choices for Spanish Arch hotels

1. Radisson RED Galway

2. Skeffington ArmsHotel

3. Galway City Hostel & Bar

4. The Lane - Boutique Residence

5. The Snug Townhouse

6. The Dean Galway

7. The G Hotel and Spa

8. Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

9. Kinlay Hostel Galway

10. Nox Hotel

11. Flannery's Hotel Galway

12. The Galmont

13. The Western Hotel

14. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

15. Eyre Square Hotel

16. The Connacht Hotel

17. Leonardo Hotel Galway

18. 7 Cross Street

19. Citypoint Apartments

20. Abbeygate Townhouse

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Top Spanish Arch Hotel Reviews

The Snug Townhouse

Eyre Square Hotel

Harbour Hotel

The G Hotel and Spa

The Galmont

Skeffington ArmsHotel

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

The Residence Hotel

Other attractions near Spanish Arch

Galway City Museum

Quay Street

Galway Harbour

Hall of the Red Earl

Fisheries Watchtower Museum

Druid Theatre

Bold Art Gallery

St. Augustine's Church

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