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A restaurant with wooden flooring, green and yellow patterned chairs, and a neon sign reading "Snoozles".

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a blue and white color scheme.

A group of people dining at a round table with a patterned wall and a view of the outside.

A staircase with colorful wall art, a handrail, and a person descending.

1. Snoozles Galway City Centre

Galway City Centre, 0.6 km from St. Francis Abbey

Grace

AED 487

AED 553 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a sofa, chairs, a table, and a bar area.

A modern staircase with a wooden handrail and glass railings, leading to an upper level.

A modern office space with glass partitions, a central seating area, and a visible staircase.

2. Radisson RED Galway

Ballybaan Beg, 2.4 km from St. Francis Abbey

David

AED 556

AED 631 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, a bar area with wine bottles, and a central table with chairs.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a white pillow, and a neatly folded towel. There is a string of orange and yellow lights on the brick wall behind the bed.

A reception desk with a neon sign, wooden beams, and a desk lamp.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a hanging light fixture.

3. The Nest Boutique Hostel

Lenaboy, 1.9 km from St. Francis Abbey

Vanessa

AED 327

AED 371 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.

A room with two floral-patterned armchairs facing a glass table with a vase of flowers. Large windows with red frames offer a view of the outside.

A restaurant with a central table, purple seating, and green-lit windows.

A reception area with two patterned armchairs, a glass table, and a wooden reception desk.

4. Skeffington ArmsHotel

Galway City Centre, 0.3 km from St. Francis Abbey

Elaine

AED 468

AED 532 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a sign above a staircase, a desk with a person behind it, and a colorful mural on the wall.

A staircase with a black metal railing and a colorful floral mural on the wall.

A hostel with a stone facade, orange signage, and a colorful flower mural.

A cozy seating area with a bench and cushions, large windows with a view of the street, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

5. Galway City Hostel & Bar

Galway City Centre, 0.4 km from St. Francis Abbey

Chelsy

AED 580

AED 659 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

The Lane Boutique Hotel entrance with a dark wooden door, a welcome sign, and two potted plants on either side.

A reception area with a wooden interior, a reception desk labeled "The Lane Boutique Residence," a clock, and a floral arrangement.

A building with a sign reading "The Love" and a small outdoor seating area with white chairs and a table.

A hotel room with two beds, a large tufted headboard, a window with curtains, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a lamp on the side table.

6. The Lane - Boutique Residence

Galway City Centre, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey

Dawn

AED 442

AED 502 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wine cellar with shelves of wine bottles, a dining table set with glasses and cutlery, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern lounge area with a blue armchair, a black floor lamp, and a brick wall.

A Harbour Hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options, and a variety of lighting fixtures.

7. Harbour Hotel

Galway City Centre, 0.7 km from St. Francis Abbey

Rachel

AED 596

AED 676 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy bar area with leather seating, a fireplace, and shelves of bottles and framed pictures.

A harbor with boats docked and a row of buildings in the background.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a sign for the Penny Bar.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a green awning, and flower boxes above the entrance.

8. The Residence Hotel

Latin Quarter, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey

Patricia

AED 520

AED 590 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern interior with a geometric light installation, a central seating area, and a dark-toned floor.

A modern building with large windows and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a teal sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the beach.

A bar area with two women seated at a bar counter, a bartender behind the counter, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

9. The G Hotel and Spa

Galway City Centre, 1.6 km from St. Francis Abbey

Eamonn

AED 572

AED 649 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with round tables, booths, and a view of the city.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a red carpet, and a blue-lit ceiling.

A bar area with wooden beams, a chandelier, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.

10. The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey

Sarah

AED 556

AED 631 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, green walls, and hanging purple flowers.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, seating area, and a walk-in closet.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bar area, and a dining space.

11. Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Galway City Centre, 0.6 km from St. Francis Abbey

julia

AED 559

AED 635 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with wooden furniture, a billiards table, and a mural of people playing pool.

A reception desk with a sign that reads "Tickets & Tours" and a backdrop with a scenic landscape.

A billiards room with a pool table, chairs, a guitar, and a mural.

A lobby with a large mural of a cobblestone street at night, a reception desk, and a seating area with a bench.

12. Kinlay Hostel Galway

Galway City Centre, 0.4 km from St. Francis Abbey

Bernadette

AED 468

AED 532 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A buffet with various food items, including muffins, fruits, and condiments.

A neatly arranged table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a plate of chocolates and apples in a hotel room.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HOTEL' sign on the facade.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and mountains in the background.

13. Nox Hotel

Ballinfoile, 1.4 km from St. Francis Abbey

Rachel

AED 432

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a tiled wall, a potted plant, and a sign for 'The Snug Townhouse'.

A sign for "The Snug Townhouse" mounted on a building wall.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a framed motivational poster, and a door leading to a room with a wooden panel wall.

A sign with the words "The Snug Townhouse" in white letters on a dark background.

14. The Snug Townhouse

Latin Quarter, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey

Lyndsey

AED 369

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel building with a curved glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Maldron Hotel".

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a television on the wall.

15. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Terryland, 1.3 km from St. Francis Abbey

Gracy

AED 390

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a well-lit building facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a spacious seating area, a central bar, and a view of the kitchen.

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with decorative panels, a small table, and a chair.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa set, a coffee table with fruit, and a fireplace.

16. Flannery's Hotel Galway

Ballybaan Beg, 2.6 km from St. Francis Abbey

Mary L

AED 369

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.

A round wooden table with a chessboard and glasses of a golden beverage, a chair with a cushioned seat, and a fireplace with decorative panels.

A chessboard on a glass table with two glasses of whiskey, a fireplace, and a chair.

A hotel with a prominent 'WESTERN HOTEL' sign, a stone facade, and a clear blue sky.

17. The Western Hotel

Galway City Centre, 0.4 km from St. Francis Abbey

Sean

AED 443

AED 503 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bar with red chairs, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A spa area with a pool, wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and lounge chairs.

A modern indoor swimming pool with blue-tiled walls and a wooden ceiling.

18. Salthill Hotel

Attithomasrevagh, 2.9 km from St. Francis Abbey

RICHARD

AED 606

AED 688 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and shower.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel with a prominent sign, a well-lit entrance, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

19. Leonardo Hotel Galway

Latin Quarter, 0.5 km from St. Francis Abbey

Cari

AED 556

AED 631 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a sign above the door, a counter, and a person standing by the counter.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a view of the city.

A staircase with ornate railings and a large mirror reflecting a person carrying a white object.

20. Hyde Hotel

Galway City Centre, 0.6 km from St. Francis Abbey

Kevin

AED 559

AED 634 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Francis Abbey

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Snoozles Galway City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 86 reviews	View
Radisson RED Galway	9.4 Exceptional 391 reviews	View
The Nest Boutique Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 542 reviews	View
Skeffington ArmsHotel	9.2 Wonderful 521 reviews	View
Galway City Hostel & Bar	9.2 Wonderful 163 reviews	View

Top St. Francis Abbey Hotel Reviews

The Residence Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel. Just be prepared for a little street noise."

The Lane - Boutique Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Small rooms and a little dated, but very convenient location walkable to Intercity train and downtown area. Staff was very responsive."

The Dean Galway

8/10 Good

"Nice property, a few issues with the room lay out so I could not use the desk or chair. The door did not close completely and their was a light out, nothing major, but should still b eaddressed before checking someone in."

The Western Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel was lovely, the only drawback was that our triple room only had a view of the heating/air conditioning units. But everting else was amazing, great location and wonderful staff."

Leonardo Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean and check in/out was quick and easy. Parking garage is attached to the hotel and the location is ideal for visitors looking to explore Galway. Will stay here again when in Galway."

Abbeygate Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

The Galmont

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Queen Street Place

8/10 Good

"Basic but clean and modern accommodation. Perfect for one night business trip where little time in the room. Very compact."

The Woodquay Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location and super easy self check in process. Clean and comfortable. Loved the decor and the vibe. Would definitely stay here again!"

Other attractions near St. Francis Abbey

A historic stone building with a green dome and a clock tower.

Galway Cathedral

9.2/10 (672 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Galway when you spend time at Galway Cathedral. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A bustling street with historic stone buildings, a musician performing, and pedestrians.

Lynch's Castle

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Galway when you take a trip to Lynch's Castle. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A street with various shops, including a sweater store and a clothing store.

Shop Street

9.0/10 (304 reviews)

During your trip to Galway, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Shop Street. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

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Town Hall Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Town Hall Theatre during your stay in Galway. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Salmon Weir

You can find out about the history of Galway with a visit to Salmon Weir. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

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Nora Barnacle House

10.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Galway when you spend time at Nora Barnacle House. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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Padraic O'Conaire Statue

You can learn about the history of Galway with a trip to Padraic O'Conaire Statue. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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The Fountain

8.0/10 (1 review)

The Fountain is just one of the places to see in Galway, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Francis Abbey?

St. Francis Abbey is located in a family-friendly area of Galway known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 170 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to St. Francis Abbey?

Adjacent to St. Francis Abbey, The Snug Townhouse is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and Smart TVs. Other good choices close by include The Dean Galway and The Galmont.

How many hotels should I expect to find near St. Francis Abbey?

Expedia has 170 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St. Francis Abbey.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Francis Abbey, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near St. Francis Abbey.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. Francis Abbey?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near St. Francis Abbey, click here.

What can I see and do near St. Francis Abbey?

Galway Cathedral, Lynch's Castle, and Spanish Arch are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around St. Francis Abbey. You can check out the local talent at Town Hall Theatre, Druid Theatre, and Music for Galway Limited. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Millennium Children's Park and Playground, Merlin Woods Park, and Rinville Park.

How can I get to St. Francis Abbey?

If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Galway Station. There may not be many public transportation choices near by St. Francis Abbey so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for St. Francis Abbey hotels

1. Snoozles Galway City Centre

2. Radisson RED Galway

3. The Nest Boutique Hostel

4. Skeffington ArmsHotel

5. Galway City Hostel & Bar

6. The Lane - Boutique Residence

7. Harbour Hotel

8. The Residence Hotel

9. The G Hotel and Spa

10. The Dean Galway

11. Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

12. Kinlay Hostel Galway

13. Nox Hotel

14. The Snug Townhouse

15. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

16. Flannery's Hotel Galway

17. The Western Hotel

18. Salthill Hotel

19. Leonardo Hotel Galway

20. Hyde Hotel

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Top St. Francis Abbey Hotel Reviews

The Residence Hotel

The Lane - Boutique Residence

The Dean Galway

The Western Hotel

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Abbeygate Townhouse

The Galmont

Queen Street Place

The Woodquay Townhouse

Other attractions near St. Francis Abbey

Galway Cathedral

Lynch's Castle

Shop Street

Town Hall Theatre

Salmon Weir

Nora Barnacle House

Padraic O'Conaire Statue

The Fountain

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