Balcony House

4 stars
27 College Road, Galway, Galway, Ireland
Galway, Ireland
8.8
Very good
based on 1790 reviews
1,790 reviews
Fri 21/11
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Sat 22/11
1 room, 2 guests
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C$ 183
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Nightly total
Double room
C$ 183
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Overview

Located under a 20-minute walk from Galway Railway Station, Balcony House Galway provides guests with a convenient base while visiting Galway. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a swimming pool and outdoor tennis courts.

The guest house treats guests to a wake-up service, a dry cleaning service and luggage storage. In sunny weather, an outdoor terrace offers an ideal place to relax.

Balcony House Galway provides traditional rooms equipped with a hair dryer, plus all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay.

The guest house is an ideal place to explore nearby Galway Bay and National University of Ireland Galway. It is also within walking distance of Eyre Square.

8.8
Very good rating
Based on 1,790 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Balcony House

Fri 21/11
Sat 22/11
Double room
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C$ 183
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 204
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 244
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Balcony House

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Trash cans

Health and safety

  • CCTV outside property
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules
  • First-aid kit

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

General

  • Family rooms
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea/coffee maker

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Tour desk

Bedroom

  • Clothes rack

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Golf

Fitness

  • Tennis

Reviews of Balcony House

8.8
Very good
1790 verified ratings
Wonderful
1195
Very good
356
Good
135
Okay
48
Fair
32
Mediocre
12
Poor
12

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Overall, guests appreciated the friendly service and great breakfast options, as well as the convenient location. However, some guests found the rooms to be small and cleanliness to be an issue in certain areas.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Service9 out of 10
Breakfast8.5 out of 10
Location8 out of 10
Cleanliness4.5 out of 10
Room Size4 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2025
The place was great. The owner was very sweet and attentive, the place was clean, well maintained, and charming. The location was great as it was an easy walk to Eyre Square and various sites and shops/restaurants.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2017
Pros (+) Friendliness of owner

Location

27 College Road, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Galway Greyhound Stadium113 m
  • Galway City Center0.7 km
  • Eyre Square0.7 km
  • Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe1.1 km
  • St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church1.1 km
  • Druid Theatre1.2 km
  • Galway Cathedral1.2 km
  • Galway City Museum1.3 km
  • Spanish Arch1.3 km
  • Eamon Deacy Park1.3 km
  • National University of Ireland, Galway1.4 km
  • University Hospital Galway1.8 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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C$ 287
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Balcony House

  • How long should you stay at Balcony House? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Balcony House

  • Where is Balcony House located?

    Balcony House is located at 27 College Road, Galway, 0.9 km from the centre of Galway. Galway Greyhound Stadium is the closest landmark to Balcony House.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Balcony House?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Balcony House.

  • Does Balcony House offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Balcony House offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Balcony House offer free parking?

    Yes, Balcony House offers free parking.

  • How far is Balcony House from the airport?

    Balcony House is 7.1 km from Galway. Balcony House is 64.8 km from Shannon.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Balcony House hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Balcony House in Galway and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Balcony House and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Balcony House.

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Good to know

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Distance to downtown

8.4
0.9 km

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