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Balcony House

4 stars
8,9
Very good
based on 1821 reviews
1 821 reviews
27 College Road, Galway, Galway, Ireland
27 College Road, Galway, Galway
+353 9156 3438
Thu 15/10
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Fri 16/10
2 guests, 1 room
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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
1821 reviews

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Amenities at Balcony House

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Tennis
  • Designated smoking area
  • Storage available

Reviews of Balcony House

8,9
Very good
1821 verified ratings
Wonderful
1213
Very good
363
Good
138
Okay
48
Fair
32
Mediocre
15
Poor
12

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests overwhelmingly praised the hotel for its delicious breakfast, warm and attentive service, and convenient location within walking distance to the city center. Many highlighted the friendliness of the host, Teresa, and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. However, several guests noted that some rooms were quite small and a few mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as outdated linens or quick cleaning. Overall, the positive experiences with breakfast, service, and location stood out most.
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Service10 out of 10
Breakfast10 out of 10
Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness5 out of 10
Room Size3 out of 10
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Anonymous, Sept 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 shop...
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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
  • University of Galway1.4 km
  • University Hospital Galway1.8 km

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Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Balcony House

What is the cheapest day to book Balcony House?

The cheapest day to book Balcony House is Tuesday, with an average nightly rate of R3 267. The most expensive day is Friday at R4 492 per night.

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 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 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.

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Distance to city centre

10,0
0,9 km

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