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Our top choices for St. Francis Abbey hotels

A restaurant with wooden flooring, green and yellow patterned chairs, and a neon sign reading "Snoozles".
A person peeling bananas at a table with a fruit display.
A staircase with colorful wall art, a handrail, and a person descending.
A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a blue and white color scheme.

1. Snoozles Galway City Centre

Snoozles Galway City Centre
Galway City Centre, 0.6 km from St. Francis Abbey
United States
Grace
€134
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Snoozles Galway City Centre
A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern staircase with a wooden handrail and glass railings, leading to an upper level.
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.

2. Radisson RED Galway

Radisson RED Galway
Ballybaan Beg, 2.4 km from St. Francis Abbey
Canada
David
€145
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Radisson RED Galway
A bar area with a brick wall, multiple wine bottles, and bar stools.
Room
A restaurant with wooden tables, red chairs, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a stone accent wall.

3. The Huntsman Inn

The Huntsman Inn
Galway City Centre, 1.5 km from St. Francis Abbey
United States
michael
€120
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Huntsman Inn
A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.
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.
A reception area with two patterned armchairs, a glass table, and a wooden reception desk.
A room with two floral-patterned armchairs facing a glass table with a vase of flowers. Large windows with red frames offer a view of the outside.

4. Skeffington ArmsHotel

Skeffington ArmsHotel
Galway City Centre, 0.3 km from St. Francis Abbey
Canada
Elaine
€129
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Skeffington ArmsHotel
A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, a bar area with wine bottles, and a central table with chairs.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and string lights.
A reception desk with a neon sign, wooden beams, and a desk lamp.
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.

5. The Nest Boutique Hostel

The Nest Boutique Hostel
Lenaboy, 1.9 km from St. Francis Abbey
United States
Vanessa
€100
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Nest Boutique Hostel
The Lane Boutique Hotel entrance with a dark wooden door, a welcome sign, and two potted plants on either side.
A building with a sign reading "The Love" and a small outdoor seating area with white chairs and a table.
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.

6. The Lane - Boutique Residence

The Lane - Boutique Residence
Galway City Centre, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey
Canada
Dawn
€138
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Lane - Boutique Residence
A wine cellar with shelves of wine bottles, a dining table set with glasses and cutlery, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern lounge area with a blue armchair, a black floor lamp, and a brick wall.
A modern bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options, and a variety of lighting fixtures.
A Harbour Hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Harbour Hotel

Harbour Hotel
Galway City Centre, 0.7 km from St. Francis Abbey
United States
Rachel
€153
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Harbour Hotel
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 modern living area with two teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

8. The G Hotel and Spa

The G Hotel and Spa
Galway City Centre, 1.6 km from St. Francis Abbey
United Kingdom
Eamonn
€158
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The G Hotel and Spa
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.

9. The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway
Galway City Centre, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey
United States
Sarah
€153
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Dean Galway
A cozy bar area with leather seating, a fireplace, and shelves of bottles and framed pictures.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, a green awning, and flower boxes above the entrance.
A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a sign for the Penny Bar.
A building with a green awning labeled "M. FitzGeralds" and "Live Music."

10. The Residence Hotel

The Residence Hotel
Latin Quarter, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey
United States
Patricia
€143
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Residence Hotel
A bar area with wooden furniture, a billiards table, and a mural of people playing pool.
A reception desk with a sign that reads "Tickets & Tours" and a backdrop with a scenic landscape.
A person playing an acoustic guitar in a room with a chevron-patterned wall and a herringbone floor.
A billiards room with a pool table, chairs, a guitar, and a mural.

11. Kinlay Hostel Galway

Kinlay Hostel Galway
Galway City Centre, 0.4 km from St. Francis Abbey
Canada
Bernadette
€128
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Kinlay Hostel Galway
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
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".
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

12. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
Terryland, 1.3 km from St. Francis Abbey
Australia
Ian and Fiona
€108
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
A buffet with various food items, including muffins, fruits, and condiments.
A cozy reading nook with leather chairs, a small table, and a brick wall bookshelf.
A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and mountains in the background.
A neatly arranged table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a plate of chocolates and apples in a hotel room.

13. Nox Hotel

Nox Hotel
Ballinfoile, 1.4 km from St. Francis Abbey
Canada
Rachel
€119
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nox Hotel
A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant landscape.
A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

14. The Galmont

The Galmont
Galway City Centre, 0.7 km from St. Francis Abbey
Canada
Derek
€152
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Galmont
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 with the words "The Snug Townhouse" in white letters on a dark background.
A hallway with a tiled floor, a framed motivational poster, and a door leading to a room with a wooden panel wall.

15. The Snug Townhouse

The Snug Townhouse
Latin Quarter, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey
Canada
Lyndsey
€104
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Snug Townhouse
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.
A hotel with a prominent 'WESTERN HOTEL' sign, a stone facade, and a clear blue sky.
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 round wooden table with a chessboard and glasses of a golden beverage, a chair with a cushioned seat, and a fireplace with decorative panels.

16. The Western Hotel

The Western Hotel
Galway City Centre, 0.4 km from St. Francis Abbey
United States
Sean
€130
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Western Hotel
A bar area with round tables, bar stools, and a large pillar.
A spa area with a pool, wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and lounge chairs.
A modern indoor swimming pool with blue-tiled walls and a wooden ceiling.
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.

17. Salthill Hotel

Salthill Hotel
Attithomasrevagh, 2.9 km from St. Francis Abbey
Canada
RICHARD
€174
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Salthill Hotel
Garden
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.
A reception desk with a modern design, framed artwork on the wall, and a logo for 'LEONARDO Hotel'.

18. Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway
Latin Quarter, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey
United States
Cari
€153
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Leonardo Hotel Galway
A multi-story brick building with large windows and a neon sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and two windows with curtains.
A view of a river with buildings in the foreground and a clear sky.
A restaurant with a large window, wooden chairs, and a glass table with a polka dot pattern.

19. St Judes Lodge

St Judes Lodge
Galway City Centre, 0.8 km from St. Francis Abbey
United States
Josephine
€171
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
St Judes Lodge
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 neatly made bed with white and orange pillows, a rolled towel, and a painting of a forest scene on the wall.
A bathroom with a toilet, a towel rack, and a bathtub.

20. 7 Eyre Square Lane

7 Eyre Square Lane
Galway City Centre, 0.4 km from St. Francis Abbey
United States
Jacqueline
€295
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
7 Eyre Square Lane
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Compare popular hotels close to St. Francis Abbey

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A restaurant with wooden flooring, green and yellow patterned chairs, and a neon sign reading "Snoozles".
Snoozles Galway City Centre
9.6
Exceptional
87 reviews
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A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.
Radisson RED Galway
9.4
Exceptional
394 reviews
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A bar area with a brick wall, multiple wine bottles, and bar stools.
The Huntsman Inn
9.2
Wonderful
652 reviews
View
A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.
Skeffington ArmsHotel
9.2
Wonderful
522 reviews
View
A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, a bar area with wine bottles, and a central table with chairs.
The Nest Boutique Hostel
9.2
Wonderful
543 reviews
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Top St. Francis Abbey Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent
"They were great trying to help make us comfortable. The air conditioning unit was broken and it was extremely warm the week we were on site."
Rebecka 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Leonardo Hotel Galway
The Snug Townhouse

The Snug Townhouse

8/10 Good
"Room was clean. Fresh towels every day. Great location. Met all of our needs. Not a great choice if you need a lot of space. We were able to slide our luggage under the bed, which made it very workable. All in all we had a great stay."
Jeff 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The Snug Townhouse
Eyre Square Townhouse

Eyre Square Townhouse

10/10 Excellent
"The room was lovely, with a comfortable bed and great shower. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is close to restraunts, coffee shops, and transport. We really enjoyed our stay."
James 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Eyre Square Townhouse
Eyre Square Hotel

Eyre Square Hotel

8/10 Good
"Very clean room and timely room service. Front staff were helpful in discounting parking which is directly behind the hotel. Bathroom door is frosted glass so if the bathroom light is on, the whole room gets lit up. Finishings were modern and sleek compared to many other hotels in the area."
Celia Kate 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Eyre Square Hotel
The Residence Hotel

The Residence Hotel

8/10 Good
"Great hotel. Just be prepared for a little street noise."
Steve 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Residence Hotel
The Lane - Boutique Residence

The Lane - Boutique Residence

10/10 Excellent
"Small rooms and a little dated, but very convenient location walkable to Intercity train and downtown area. Staff was very responsive."
James 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Lane - Boutique Residence
Abbeygate Townhouse

Abbeygate Townhouse

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
Wanda 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Abbeygate Townhouse
The Galmont

The Galmont

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Ami 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Galmont
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the cafe and restaurants next door"
julia 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

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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, take a look at the 170 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's 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 traveller 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 are there near St. Francis Abbey?
Expedia has 170 hotels and other accommodation options 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, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near St. Francis Abbey.
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 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 aboard a train at Galway Station. There may not be many public transport choices near St. Francis Abbey so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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