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The Dean Galway

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock
The Dean Galway, in Galway City Centre, blends luxury with convenience. Unwind with coffee at the rooftop cafe or catch live music in one of three bars. The property features two restaurants, an outdoor pool, and staff that consistently earn rave reviews from visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$348
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Super Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Galway City Centre, a neighbourhood in Galway, is home to The Dean Galway. Galway Harbour and Cooper's Hill Livery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area and Millennium Children's Park and Playground. 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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Map
80 Prospect Hill, Galway, D08 KR99

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shop Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Quay Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galway Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Galway - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mary Mullens Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kennedys - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Dean Galway

Upscale hotel near Eyre Square
Located close to Quay Street, The Dean Galway provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and 3 bars. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • A lift, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, CD players and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

The Dean Galway Hotel
The Dean Galway Galway
The Dean Galway Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dean Galway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dean Galway?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dean Galway on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$347.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Dean Galway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Dean Galway?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Dean Galway?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Dean Galway?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Dean Galway located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Fountain, Eyre Square and Quay Street. Shop Street and Padraic O'Conaire Statue are also within 10 minutes. Galway Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Dean Galway Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 500 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice updated hotel within walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the center of Galway Young "vibe" Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth the expense for nice rooms, restaurant and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff, amenities and proximity to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dean was beyond gorgeous and made our stay in Galway 10x easier for exploration. I couldn’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay for a trip into Galway. They have plenty of amenities, but the parking is a little bit of a challenge. You’ll enjoy your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good position in town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dean Galway is a great hotel to stay at. The rooms have air conditioning, which is hard to come by and there is a wonderful fitness center as well as a pool, sauna, and steam room. The hotel is in a great location as we were able to walk every where. Staff were quite pleasant and hospitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Gensure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at The Dean for five nights and it is a fantastic hotel. Fun, hip, spotless, well decorated, helpful staff, excellent facilities, and a great location. I love this hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malachi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern funky hotel. Really nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very aesthetic decor. The restaurant was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic service and atmosphere; good food
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a lot of amenities. The one problem is the parking situation parking in Galway is difficult and you have to park in a lot which is expensive every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean well appointed rooms. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our stay at The Dean was fabulous! The staff was very accommodating and we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, amazing gym and the top floor Sophie's restaurant and Cocktail Bar next to main floor is top notch. Great area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Property was nice but the construction and or work noise started at about 5am.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and good service. Room does feel like a small hotel room in New York but I would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is so cute and fun. Great food and places to drink. Bed was cozy and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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