The House HotelvsWaterfall Lodge
Both The House Hotel and Waterfall Lodge are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The House Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Waterfall Lodge. The House Hotel is ranked #3 in Galway with praise from 4 reviews such as oyster.com, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
The House Hotel
Spanish Parade, Galway
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upscale
"This intimate, 40-room boutique is one of Galway's best upscale options, and has charm to spare, with a historic stone exterior and bold, quirky interior." Full review
Star Service
"The rates and buoyant youthful atmosphere make this place a good choice for young executives and midrange travelers searching out a personable, quirky residential-style hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Menu: (bar lunch Monday-Saturday) 22€- 25€ - Carte: 25€-37€"
Fodor's
"The House Hotel is arguably Galway's best-appointed property, just a stone's throw from the best of the city's vibrant restaurant and pub scene...rooms are contemporary and smart. " Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This contemporary four-star hotel is a great base for exploring Ireland’s most bohemian city — named European Capital of Culture 2020." Full review
Independent
"Top of the lot is The House Hotel. A centrally located boutique hotel, its contemporary rooms are on the small side but they ooze elegance and comfort. "
City guide
September 4, 2021
Frommer's
"This four-story stone building in Galway's historic area, next to the Spanish Arch, was formerly a warehouse, and is now a boutique loft hotel." Full review
Waterfall Lodge
N56, Oughterard
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"Amid beautiful gardens beside a river and cascade, 1km west of Oughterard's centre, this double-fronted B&B is garlanded by wisteria." Full review