Great base home for exploring the city.

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Very good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

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Explore the area

Galway City, County Galway

Eyre Square
‪8 min walk‬
Quay Street
‪12 min walk‬
University of Galway
‪4 min drive‬
Galway (GWY)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The home offers a comfortable base for exploring all that Galway has to offer. Upon entering you arrive in the main living area that has a sofa, chair, flat screen TV, and wifi. To the rear of the home is a large kitchen and is fully stocked with dishes, cutlery, glassware, a washer/dryer, a fridge, and a microwave. There is a dining table that seats six.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms. The front bedroom has a double bed and some storage. The back bedroom is much larger and has one double and two single beds, a wardrobe, and a dresser. There is one bathroom with tub/shower combo.

The house is ideal if you plan to visit Galway and take in the sights. As it is so close to the city centre you can easily walk into town within a few minutes.

Property manager

Apex Accommodation Services Ltd

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Checkin 16:00-00:00

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Galway

Galway City Centre, a neighbourhood in Galway, is home to this holiday home. Padraic O'Conaire Statue and Galway Cathedral are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Millennium Children's Park and Playground and Planet Entertainment Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galway Greyhound Stadium or Pearse Stadium.

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Galway City, County Galway

What's nearby

Eyre Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Quay Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Galway Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Galway Harbour - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
University of Galway - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Galway Station - 9 min walk
Shannon (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪An Pucan - ‬7 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
‪Hyde Bar Galway - ‬6 min walk
‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬6 min walk
‪The Charcoal Grill - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great base home for exploring the city. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great base home for exploring the city.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great base home for exploring the city.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great base home for exploring the city. located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Fountain and Eyre Square. Bohermore’s Victorian Cemetery and Shop Street are also within 10 minutes. Galway Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

16 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

St. Paddy’s Weekend PERFECTION!

We loved the location — just down the street from the square. Easy access to some of the best pubs in Galway! The decor was delightful. It was very easy to pop around the corner to Tesco for some snacks and beverages.And we had everything we needed. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great weekend stay in Galway. Easy walking distance to Eyre Square and other sites in Galway City. Very comfortable for our family of 5

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

9 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay in Gallway

Very nice house near by the center and a parking zone, which is very close to a supermarket (Lidl) so you can combine shopping and the daily extend the parking ticket 🙂. The washer/dryer was broken and we informed the staff via email. In general the communication with the host was superb.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K., Fairfield Montana

22 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful clean and modern

The house is beautiful clean and modern. Check in is easy and communication with management was convenient. 2 keys would have been nice

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine W.

13 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable setting and walking distance to Ayer Square - Galway

Loved the vibe of this city house. Decor was stunning and it was so comfortable. Don't judge this house by the street it is on. It is busy, but remember you are in the heart of Galway. And Galway's heart is huge. To be close to it, is an honor. We did deal with a broken latch on the washing machine but were offered laundry services which we took avail of as we have been travelling through the south of Ireland. Laundry was delivered to us the next day - thanks! Would definitely stay again. Thanks for offering up this charming home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa W., San Jose, CA

11 July 2018

Convenient location, well equipped

The location is convenient to get to many shops and restaurants. The home was well equipped. We enjoyed our stay except the front (double) bedroom's street noise was so loud we struggled to sleep in there. The back bedroom was spacious with 3 beds and much quieter.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

James B.

14 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything

We spent very little time in that apartment. But everything was as described. Galway is a smaller city than I thought, and everything was in walking distance. Great location, great accomodations and having a washer/dryer was a godsend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Kasara K.

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Unfortunately would not stay again

We were very excited for our stay in this property, but unfortunately we would not stay here again. The home is furnished nicely (albeit very unique decor) and the location is convenient for walking around Galway. However, the home is located on a very very busy road and street noise can be heard inside. Check in was smooth, but there is only one key for the home. The washer/dryer was broken. We reported this to the property manager almost immediately after check in. She finally told me that they knew the washer was broken (though we were not told in advance) and they were waiting on a part. Due to this inconvenience, they offered to take our laundry and wash it. Our laundry was not collected until midday the following day! Communication is difficult with this management company. Another thing that made us very upset was the listing advertised that there were 2 bathrooms (one with a shower and toilet and one with a toilet). There certainly were NOT 2 bathrooms. I had to ask about this multiple times before the property management company addressed the fact that there never has been 2 bathrooms in this home. That is one of the main reason we booked this specific property! Overall not a great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan C., Edmonton

14 Sept 2019

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Way over priced, away under maintained.

The property is reasonably well located as promised, 4 blocks above Eyre Square, and that is the end of the positive aspects. The property opens directly onto a major thoroughfare that is busy with traffic at all hours. The doors & window are ancient wood-framed originals that offer no insulation, sound or otherwise. We were bothered by noise at all hours: this included conversations of passers by - it was as if they were in our room! The place is in desparate need of renovation: the flooring is old, dirty & stained. The main floor offers old linoleum over cold concrete and upstairs the subfloor is uneven & creaky, and the carpet cheap sand threadbare. The place is furnished with what appears to be the cheapest second hand furniture available: worn, mismatched and uncomfortable. To be fair, the army of ants in the front room had no complaints. The kitchen does feature a new refrigerator and washer, but the washer didn't work. Also, there is no dishwasher, so valuable time is wasted doing dishes each day. The kitchen is half-finished with cabinetry and cheap particle board shelves. Cleaning supplies were left in plain sight of the guests, beside the kitchen table. There is a back patio that could actually be quite nice, if the owners cared to clean it up. Instead it is an overgrown mess and gives the feeling of a derilect property. We felt like we were staying within a recent crime scene. There is no check in support whatsoever. I received an email with instructions only, but there was no one around to greet us on arrival or assist us when we needed it. We received only one house key (I've never experienced that elsewhere) and when we accidentally locked ourselves out of the suite in arrival, no one answered our repeated calls for help. I had to resolve the situation on my own. I never did get a call from ownership, only an email the next day. Days later, in as limited way, the ower was apologetic of everything but offered only a nominal adjustment on the bill. (It amounted to less than the cost of one night.) My impression here is that there is no pride in ownership or commitment to the property, guests or the business. The physical state of the place confirms that opinion, especially when combined with the level of support and presence and accessibility of the ownership group. I've stayed in several VRBO properties in Ireland & England and this was the worst experience I've had - I recommend you avoid this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

John C., Brooklyn, United States

1 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Basic, mostly functional apartment in decent Galway location

The needs of our family of four were met in this apartment, but I would not again stay in what seemed like a company-managed property. The furnishings were the cheapest possible and the manager was nowhere to be found when a broken washing machine was reported. Our stay was fine and we enjoyed our short walks into the city center, but I have to imagine there are better choices out there.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Katie K.

18 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The place was ideal for walking in and out of the town , no issues at all would 100% stay again

Loved the beds so comfy and the location was ideal for coming in and out of town.

2/10 Terrible

Tony V.

11 Aug 2019

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Horrible

Totally misrepresented on listing. Location is good, then down hill. Walk out back, trash bags by patio , unsealed and debris laying in yard. Mold on bathroom walls, not enough hot water for occupancy... but the kicker was the vines growing inside kitchen sliding glass doors, over 4 feet, into kitchen. Would have preferred a tent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

5 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, walking distance to Downtown Galway

This place, has enough room to sleep six adults and an infant. It’s in a great location walking distance to down town. The place was clean and had working washer/dryer combo.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

28 Aug 2018

Excellent place to stay in Galway

Great place to stay! Easy walk to City Centre and we even walked to the train station with our bags the day we moved on. Pub directly across the street and many locations to eat very close by. Hostess responded very quickly to any and all of my questions and was by far the best communicator of the 4 places we stayed on this trip. If your looking for 5 star accommodations then you may want to pass, if your looking for a place to stow your bags, get a good nights sleep and have some coffee in the morning before heading off on your days adventure then this is the exact place you want. Wifi worked well, cant speak to the TV as we didnt even turn it on. Definitely would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Marie-Béatrice B.

17 Aug 2018

bien placé mais bruyant et vieillot

nous avons passé 5 jours dans cet appartement, il est superbement bien placé, à proximité immédiate du centre, de la gare et de la gare routière, le tout atteignable à pied. Par contre ce logement est situé sur une route à grand trafic très bruyante. Le salon est sombre, la cuisine est grande et donne sur une petite cour qui serait sympa si elle était bien aménagée ce qui n'est pas le cas. A l'étage la chambre "parentale" est bruyante car elle donne sur la rue, et les meubles sont en mauvais état. la chambre "enfants" est jolie, bien aménagée, lumineuse et tranquille. La salle de bains est correct, sans plus. Il y a un certain nombre de choses qui sont usées et qui mériteraient d'être améliorées voire changées pour rendre ce logement plus agréable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R., CT USA

20 Sept 2017

Good location, short walk into town

The property is in a very good location for walking distance into town and access to pubs and restaurants, which is great after a full day of touring, and having parking across the street is ideal. The house is well equipped to use as a home base while you explore the sites. The host are excellent at staying in contact with information on how to access the property and the lock box for keys comes in very handy for early or late arrivals as well as to keep the keys in if people are coming and going at different times, no one gets locked out. Thank you for the use of your lovely home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Northville, Michigan

25 Aug 2017

The host was gracious. The place was clean. The location was perfect.

We really enjoyed our stay. The location of this place is fabulous. If you don't mind being in the middle of the city, this is your place. A bit loud at night, but it is to be expected given the location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H., Lindenhurst NY

12 Aug 2017

Perfect location

We were greeted upon arrival by Susan who was very friendly and welcoming, she even picked up some coffee, tea, milk, and an apple pie for us! The unit was perfectly sized for the five of us. Wifi worked with no issues, and although we didn't cook in the kitchen it was well appointed. The real highlight is the walkability to the train, the coach station, Eyre Square, and the Latin Quarter. We were able to fully enjoy our three days without having to rent a car. A bonus is the nice pub across the street where we could relax with a pint after a long day of touring.

About the host

Hosted by Apex Accommodation Services Ltd

What makes this property unique

Our traditional Irish terrace home is very central to Galway city. Within a 5 minute walk you can be in Eyre Square, Shop Street, and all the major pubs and restaurants. The train station is also within a 7 minute walk. The home offers two bedrooms that sleep 6 guests, one bathroom, and parking space for one car directly opposite the home. Perfect location for families, couples, and groups.

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