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The Dean Galway

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Outdoor pool
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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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
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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8.8 out of 10
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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 136 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Super Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Penthouse

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

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 Airport (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • An Púcán
  • ‪Hyde Bar Galway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Darcy's Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • Mary Mullens Bar

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. Be sure to 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 rentals, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Outdoor furniture, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of 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 like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, CD players, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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: 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 rating 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 Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dean Galway on Aug 27, 2025 start from CA $273.92, excluding 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?

Check-out 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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The Dean Galway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 462 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Kim

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

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

Melissa Gensure

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

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

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

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient , great bars, good food, good staff but a silly petty way to save money by having no closet no drawers etc very tacky
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location in a great city
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Amenities
Ideal place to stay ,near the city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Siddharth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with great location and all the amenities. Great staff and service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara and David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a very convenient location. Nice bar on the rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

It was absolutely a pleasure to stay - beautiful decor and lovely people to talk with. And the gym and spa area was unreal.
Outdoor pool and spa area
Hotel restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dean was a great spot to stay. Really convenient to the city parking (which they validate for a cheaper rate), downtown shops/restaurants, and the ferry. The room was very clean and comfortable. We didn’t have time to check out the pool or gym, but they looked awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in a beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUNG MIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel. Decent size room. Loved the access to pool and sauna. Breakfast at Sophie was great. Friendly statfs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel, very good location, friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025