Balcony House

4 stars
27 College Road, Galway, Galway, Ireland
Galway, Ireland
8.9
Very good
based on 1781 reviews
1,781 reviews
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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.

8.9
Very good rating
Based on 1,781 verified guest reviews

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Double room
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C$ 183
nightly with fees
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C$ 204
nightly with fees
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C$ 244
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*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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Tennis
  • Designated smoking area
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

General

  • Storage available

Fitness

  • Tennis

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of Balcony House

8.9
Very good
1781 verified ratings
Wonderful
1189
Very good
353
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.
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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

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Check-in/Check-out

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

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September
September
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.

  • 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?

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Distance to downtown

10.0
0.9 km

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