The Best Hotels Closest to Spanish Arch in Galway for 2026

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A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A library with green velvet armchairs, wooden flooring, and bookshelves with books.

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen displaying information.

1. Menlo Park Hotel

Ballinfoile, 2.1 km from Spanish Arch

Pam

₩203,395

₩230,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

2. Radisson RED Galway

Ballybaan Beg, 2.8 km from Spanish Arch

paul

₩209,778

₩238,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

3. The Lane - Boutique Residence

Galway City Centre, 0.7 km from Spanish Arch

Jake

₩170,291

₩193,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

4. The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre, 0.9 km from Spanish Arch

Timothy

₩216,634

₩245,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with blue-tiled walls and a wooden ceiling.

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.

5. Salthill Hotel

Attithomasrevagh, 2.5 km from Spanish Arch

Kyle

₩219,650

₩249,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

6. The Galmont

Galway City Centre, 0.8 km from Spanish Arch

Derek

₩238,915

₩271,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

7. Flannery's Hotel Galway

Ballybaan Beg, 2.7 km from Spanish Arch

Mary L

₩162,965

₩184,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A restaurant with a large window, wooden chairs, and a glass table with a polka dot pattern.

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

8. St Judes Lodge

Galway City Centre, 1.1 km from Spanish Arch

Steven

₩226,645

₩257,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A riverside cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a calm water surface reflecting lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, two armchairs, and a chandelier.

9. Leonardo Hotel Galway

Latin Quarter, < 0.1 km from Spanish Arch

Simon

₩259,138

₩294,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A coastal view with large rocks in the foreground and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea. Inside, there is a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A bed with pillows and a view of a ship on the water through a window.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the sea.

10. Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

Cappanaveagh, 2.2 km from Spanish Arch

Colin

₩775,361

₩880,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

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

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

11. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Terryland, 1.9 km from Spanish Arch

Peter

₩179,782

₩204,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and street lamps.

12. The Connacht Hotel

Ballybaan Beg, 2.4 km from Spanish Arch

Linda

₩197,435

₩224,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a wall-mounted mirror, and framed botanical prints.

A staircase with a radiator, a potted orchid, and a window with a view of the outside.

A residential area with multiple houses, a streetlight, and a distant building with a green dome.

A dark hallway with a wooden staircase railing, a door with a keypad lock, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

13. St Helen's Street Town House

Claddagh, 0.6 km from Spanish Arch

Eddie

₩178,807

₩202,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A living room with a blue sofa, a dining table with chairs, a door, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A neatly made bed with a rolled white towel, a grey throw blanket, and a headboard. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a drawer. A window with a view of trees is above the bed.

A compact living space with a sofa, a washing machine, a sink, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

14. 5 Eyre Square Lane

Galway City Centre, 0.7 km from Spanish Arch

William

₩432,823

₩553,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting of a tiger.

A kitchen with teal cabinets, a built-in oven, and a window overlooking a stone wall.

A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and dark cabinets.

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, wooden pergola, and a grill station.

15. 6 Eyre Square Lane

Galway City Centre, 0.7 km from Spanish Arch

₩657,717

₩808,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern interior with a central revolving door, glass walls, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious indoor area with a large glass door leading to a garden, furnished with wicker chairs and tables.

A modern, well-lit hallway with vertical paneling on the walls and a wooden floor.

A modern interior with a large glass window offering a view of a golf course. There is a bar area with stools, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a wooden accent wall.

16. The Hawthorn By Galway Bay

5.7 km from Spanish Arch

Adam

₩542,957

₩616,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A stone building with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A dining area with multiple tables set for service, wooden chairs, and a brick wall with a fireplace.

A view of a garden with a picnic table and potted plants.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area with wooden tables and chairs.

17. Cappabhaile House

19.7 km from Spanish Arch

Gary

₩203,598

₩231,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A glass table with a bottle of champagne, a bowl of fruit, and two glasses on a balcony overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a reception desk, and a staircase connecting two floors.

A waterfront with colorful buildings, boats, and seagulls.

A grand room with a central fireplace, two sofas facing each other, and a chandelier.

18. Connemara Coast Hotel

10.1 km from Spanish Arch

Dave

₩239,943

₩272,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A cluster of wooden cabins with sloped roofs, arranged around a central paved area with a small garden.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a table with fruit, a TV, and a fireplace.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large bathtub, a sofa, and a dining area visible in the background.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.

19. Wildlands

10.2 km from Spanish Arch

Lisa

₩241,242

₩273,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a shower, and a kitchen area.

Three individuals standing on a sandy beach with a body of water in the background.

A stone building with the sign "The Twelve" on its facade.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, blue bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and a table.

20. The Twelve Hotel

6.9 km from Spanish Arch

David

₩233,087

₩264,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Spanish Arch

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Menlo Park Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Radisson RED Galway	9.4 Exceptional 364 reviews	View
The Lane - Boutique Residence	9.0 Wonderful 529 reviews	View
The Dean Galway	9.0 Wonderful 790 reviews	View
Salthill Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Spanish Arch Hotel Reviews

The Dean Galway

10/10 Excellent

"Location was great! Staff was very pleasant and helpful and the food at Sophie’s was really good. 10/10 recommend!"

Skeffington ArmsHotel

10/10 Excellent

"Close to the pubs!"

7 Cross Street

10/10 Excellent

"Best location, good breakfast"

Leonardo Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was in a great location near to the Latin Quarter which is filled with shops restaurants pubs and live music"

Victoria Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Staff were friendly and helpful."

The Residence Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at The Residence Inn. The room was perfect. There was food right next door. It was quiet at night, even though we were over a pub. The mural on the wall was strange but definitely a unique room! Easy access to the village, shopping and public transportation. Paid parking was right next door. We would stay again!"

Nox Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel was clean and the staff were always pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was great."

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

10/10 Excellent

"A short 20 minute walk to the city center. With the Galway traffic, you will appreciate it! Free parking was awesome too."

The Snug Townhouse

8/10 Good

"I felt like it was very expensive for the size of room you received, one of us had to be in the bed while the other walked around the room, very narrow."

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. Check out 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 studying the exhibits at Hall of the Red Earl during your travels in 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 studying the exhibits at Fisheries Watchtower Museum in Galway. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.

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Druid Theatre

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Druid Theatre during your stay in Galway. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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Bold Art Gallery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Bold Art Gallery in Galway. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable 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, check out the 127 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Spanish Arch?

Adjacent to Spanish Arch, 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 options within a short distance include The Dean Galway and City HideAway.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Spanish Arch?

Expedia has 127 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to 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 still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Spanish Arch.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Spanish Arch?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Spanish Arch, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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 theater. Enjoy the outdoors at Rinville Park, Millennium Children's Park and Playground, or Merlin Woods Park.

How can I get to Spanish Arch?

If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Galway Station. There might not be many public transit choices near Spanish Arch so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Spanish Arch hotels

1. Menlo Park Hotel

2. Radisson RED Galway

3. The Lane - Boutique Residence

4. The Dean Galway

5. Salthill Hotel

6. The Galmont

7. Flannery's Hotel Galway

8. St Judes Lodge

9. Leonardo Hotel Galway

10. Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

11. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

12. The Connacht Hotel

13. St Helen's Street Town House

14. 5 Eyre Square Lane

15. 6 Eyre Square Lane

16. The Hawthorn By Galway Bay

17. Cappabhaile House

18. Connemara Coast Hotel

19. Wildlands

20. The Twelve Hotel

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Top Spanish Arch Hotel Reviews

The Dean Galway

Skeffington ArmsHotel

7 Cross Street

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Victoria Hotel

The Residence Hotel

Nox Hotel

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

The Snug Townhouse

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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