The Best Hotels Closest to St. Francis Abbey in Galway for 2026

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A restaurant with wooden flooring, green and yellow patterned chairs, and a neon sign reading "Snoozles".

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a blue and white color scheme.

A staircase with colorful wall art, a handrail, and a person descending.

A person peeling bananas at a table with a fruit display.

1. Snoozles Galway City Centre

Galway City Centre, 0.6 km from St. Francis Abbey

Grace

₩227,850

₩258,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern staircase with a wooden handrail and glass railings, leading to an upper level.

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

2. Radisson RED Galway

Ballybaan Beg, 2.4 km from St. Francis Abbey

David

₩197,361

₩224,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, a bar area with wine bottles, and a central table with chairs.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a white pillow, and a neatly folded towel. There is a string of orange and yellow lights on the brick wall behind the bed.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and string lights.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a hanging light fixture.

3. The Nest Boutique Hostel

Lenaboy, 1.9 km from St. Francis Abbey

Vanessa

₩116,374

₩132,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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.

4. Skeffington ArmsHotel

Galway City Centre, 0.3 km from St. Francis Abbey

Tamara

₩236,827

₩268,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A bar area with a brick wall, multiple wine bottles, and bar stools.

A hotel with a parking lot, a view of the sea, and a bridge in the background.

A restaurant with wooden tables, red chairs, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

5. The Huntsman Inn

Galway City Centre, 1.5 km from St. Francis Abbey

michael

₩204,169

₩231,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

6. Galway City Hostel & Bar

Galway City Centre, 0.4 km from St. Francis Abbey

Saâd

₩231,451

₩262,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

A building with a sign reading "The Love" and a small outdoor seating area with white chairs and a table.

7. The Lane - Boutique Residence

Galway City Centre, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey

Trisha

₩169,050

₩191,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A cozy interior with a wooden wall, a colorful abstract painting, and a seating area with tables.

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.

8. The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey

Sarah

₩207,918

₩235,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a teal sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the beach.

A bar area with two women seated at a bar counter, a bartender behind the counter, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

9. The G Hotel and Spa

Galway City Centre, 1.6 km from St. Francis Abbey

Annette

₩230,300

₩261,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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, 1.4 km from St. Francis Abbey

Rachel

₩188,893

₩214,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

11. The Snug Townhouse

Latin Quarter, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey

Shannon

₩161,442

₩183,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa set, a coffee table with fruit, and a fireplace.

12. Flannery's Hotel Galway

Ballybaan Beg, 2.6 km from St. Francis Abbey

Lee

₩150,123

₩170,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bar area with round tables, bar stools, and a large pillar.

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

A bar with red chairs, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A spa area with a pool, wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and lounge chairs.

13. Salthill Hotel

Attithomasrevagh, 2.9 km from St. Francis Abbey

paul

₩212,326

₩240,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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 reception area with a checkered floor, a wooden reception desk, hanging pendant lights, and a stone wall.

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

14. The Western Hotel

Galway City Centre, 0.4 km from St. Francis Abbey

Sean

₩231,389

₩262,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hallway with a bar, wicker chairs, a bicycle with a basket, and ornate wall sconces.

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables. There are decorative hanging lights above the tables.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outside.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled deck, and a stone wall on one side.

15. Galway Bay Hotel

Attithomasrevagh, 2.8 km from St. Francis Abbey

Thomas

₩202,536

₩229,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-story brick building with large windows and a neon sign.

A view of a river with buildings in the foreground and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and two windows with curtains.

A guest car park with a sign, a purple table and chair, and potted plants.

16. St Judes Lodge

Galway City Centre, 0.8 km from St. Francis Abbey

Josephine

₩263,997

₩299,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A staircase with white balusters and dark carpeting, leading to a room with a brick wall and a dining area in the background.

A compact kitchen with a washing machine, microwave, and a grey sofa.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A bathroom with a toilet, a towel rack, and a bathtub.

17. 7 Eyre Square Lane

Galway City Centre, 0.4 km from St. Francis Abbey

Jacqueline

₩355,250

₩465,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a cafe and steakhouse on the ground floor.

A hallway with three framed posters on the wall advertising the Galway Arts Festival.

A modern living room with a white table, white chairs, a black sofa with patterned cushions, a glass coffee table, a world map artwork, a globe-shaped light fixture, and a wooden door.

18. Eyre Square Townhouse

Galway City Centre, 0.2 km from St. Francis Abbey

jordyn

₩193,648

₩219,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with a prominent sign, a well-lit entrance, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.

19. Leonardo Hotel Galway

Latin Quarter, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey

Cari

₩229,933

₩260,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 conference room with multiple tables and chairs, equipped with water bottles and glasses, and a large screen at the front.

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

20. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Terryland, 1.3 km from St. Francis Abbey

Gracy

₩178,482

₩202,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Francis Abbey

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Snoozles Galway City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 86 reviews	View
Radisson RED Galway	9.4 Exceptional 380 reviews	View
The Nest Boutique Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 540 reviews	View
Skeffington ArmsHotel	9.2 Wonderful 514 reviews	View
The Huntsman Inn	9.2 Wonderful 652 reviews	View

Top St. Francis Abbey Hotel Reviews

The Western Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel in a great location, close to Eyre Square and the Irish Rail. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We received a free upgrade which was very much appreciated. Highly recommend this hotel!"

The Snug Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, comfortable rooms with a great opening skylight above the bed."

The Woodquay Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"Self checking process. Room was over all clean. We did clean the fan before turning it on. It is in a quieter place in town and allowed us to sleep even with the windows open. This was very needed after the last hotel. Walking distance to the square. Staff was responsive and communicated before and during our trip if we had any questions. We would stay again."

Radisson RED Galway

8/10 Good

"Easy Parking. Limited bar/food options after hours."

Harbour Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location and wonderful service. ."

Skeffington ArmsHotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, staff were great, owner was amazing."

The Galmont

8/10 Good

"Room was nice and tidy. Had an issue with the shower head. It kept moving and spraying all over. Soaked the floor. There were some signs of mold in the grout, but overall good for one night. Breakfast was quite good with lots of choices."

Nox Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay ,great breakfast"

Eyre Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location could not gave been better. Walking distance to all attractions. Great breakfast. If you are going to Galway, stay here"

Other attractions near St. Francis Abbey

A church interior with a mosaic ceiling and a crucifix.

Galway Cathedral

9.2/10 (672 reviews)

See a fascinating mosaic of John F. Kennedy in a modern church he visited in Ireland. Admire its rose window and artworks.

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A bustling street with historic stone buildings, a musician performing, and pedestrians.

Lynch's Castle

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Galway when you take a trip to Lynch's Castle. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A street with various shops, including a sweater store and a clothing store.

Shop Street

9.0/10 (304 reviews)

During your trip to Galway, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Shop Street. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

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Town Hall Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Town Hall Theatre during your stay in Galway. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Salmon Weir

You can find out about the history of Galway with a visit to Salmon Weir. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

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Nora Barnacle House

10.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Galway when you spend time at Nora Barnacle House. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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Padraic O'Conaire Statue

You can learn about the history of Galway with a trip to Padraic O'Conaire Statue. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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The Fountain

8.0/10 (1 review)

The Fountain is just one of the places to see in Galway, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Francis Abbey?

St. Francis Abbey is located in a family-friendly area of Galway known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 170 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to St. Francis Abbey?

Adjacent to St. Francis Abbey, The Snug Townhouse is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and Smart TVs. Other good choices close by include The Dean Galway and The Galmont.

How many hotels should I expect to find near St. Francis Abbey?

Expedia has 170 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St. Francis Abbey.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Francis Abbey, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near St. Francis Abbey.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. Francis Abbey?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near St. Francis Abbey, click here.

What can I see and do near St. Francis Abbey?

Galway Cathedral, Lynch's Castle, and Spanish Arch are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around St. Francis Abbey. You can check out the local talent at Town Hall Theatre, Druid Theatre, and Music for Galway Limited. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Millennium Children's Park and Playground, Merlin Woods Park, and Rinville Park.

How can I get to St. Francis Abbey?

If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Galway Station. There may not be many public transportation choices near by St. Francis Abbey so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for St. Francis Abbey hotels

1. Snoozles Galway City Centre

2. Radisson RED Galway

3. The Nest Boutique Hostel

4. Skeffington ArmsHotel

5. The Huntsman Inn

6. Galway City Hostel & Bar

7. The Lane - Boutique Residence

8. The Dean Galway

9. The G Hotel and Spa

10. Nox Hotel

11. The Snug Townhouse

12. Flannery's Hotel Galway

13. Salthill Hotel

14. The Western Hotel

15. Galway Bay Hotel

16. St Judes Lodge

17. 7 Eyre Square Lane

18. Eyre Square Townhouse

19. Leonardo Hotel Galway

20. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Compare popular hotels close to St. Francis Abbey

Top St. Francis Abbey Hotel Reviews

The Western Hotel

The Snug Townhouse

The Woodquay Townhouse

Radisson RED Galway

Harbour Hotel

Skeffington ArmsHotel

The Galmont

Nox Hotel

Eyre Square Hotel

Other attractions near St. Francis Abbey

Galway Cathedral

Lynch's Castle

Shop Street

Town Hall Theatre

Salmon Weir

Nora Barnacle House

Padraic O'Conaire Statue

The Fountain

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