The property is set 1.8 mi from Eyre Square. The property is close to popular attractions like Galway Mayo IT and Galway Clinic Private Hospital. All guest rooms in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. All units include a wardrobe. The Connemara region is a 1-hour drive from the property. The Cliffs of Moher are 1.5 hours away. St. Nicholas Collegiate Church is 2.1 mi from Almara Guest house, while National University of Galway is 2.2 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 40 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Susan
United States United States
Great location. Stephen was extremely helpful getting us checked in and directing us to places to eat, where the bus stopped, letting us leave our car there for a few hours after we checked out. Overall, a very pleasant host and we enjoyed our...
Leah
United States United States
No breakfast served but it was a great place to stay. Stephen is an excellent host and very responsive. The room was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed it. Also the location was perfect for seeing the city; just a short taxi ride or bus trip...
Mutlu
Norway Norway
Everything was great. Stephen was a great and welcoming host. I'd definitely stay again.
Gerbereux
United States United States
It was excellent! We stayed for 3 nights. Maire & Tony were very welcoming! Whatever you needed, they took care of you! The room was really nice! We were on the third floor which had 2 sky lights and was very spacious. The breakfast was delicious!...
Dana
United States United States
Location was great with easy bus service into and out of city center. Easy parking. The breakfasts were delicious
Judith
Ireland Ireland
Fabulous breakfast. Cooked fresh.Very easy check in. Lovely hosts Marie and Tony
Jennifer
United States United States
Our host was just delightful and super friendly. Felt like we were staying with friends or family.
Jacqui
Australia Australia
Delightful people, so helpful, genuine and going the extra mile to help.
Margaret
United States United States
Everything was amazing! The hosts were super sweet and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious! The room was comfortable and perfect for what we needed. We met some other guests who were also lovely and had some great physics chats with Maire and...
Wajahat
Canada Canada
The ideal location of the property and the amazing hospitality of the owners. I stayed there with my friend for 7 nights and the room was super clean and beds were made everyday. Property owners made us felt like home and also they let us use...

Hosted by Stephen

9.7
Host Review Score
Stephen
Under New Ownership. We no longer serve breakfast at Almara Guesthouse. We can recommend some lovely places locally that do and we also allow guests to use our sitting / dining rooms which have fridge / freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, plates, cups , cutlery, tea, coffee and biscuits. Comfortable, cosy, conveniently located guesthouse in Galway city ideally located for exploring Galway City, Connemara, the Aran Islands, The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. With onsite parking, elegant interiors and a welcoming atmosphere, our guesthouse is the perfect base for your visit to Galway and the West of Ireland. We no longer serve breakfast at our Guesthouse.
Hello and welcome to Almara Guesthouse. Stephen here your live in host with a wealth of experience in the hospitality business and along with the rest of the team we will ensure your visit to Galway is a memorable one. Interests include health, fitness, exercise, outdoors and travel.
Ideally located, we are just a short journey from some of Ireland’s most breath-taking destinations, including Connemara, the Aran Islands, The Burren, the Cliffs of Moher and for those taking in the Wild Atlantic Way we are perfectly positioned on the Way at the midpoint. For those exploring Galway City, a local bus runs every 10 minutes from just outside our guesthouse, bringing you into the city centre in minutes—so you can leave the car behind and enjoy everything Galway has to offer without needing to traverse Galway’s city centre traffic. With free parking / wifi, elegantly designed interiors, and a welcoming atmosphere, our guesthouse is the perfect base for your West of Ireland adventure. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend getaway, a business trip, or an extended stay, we look forward to making your visit to Galway a memorable one.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of Almara Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Almara Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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