Modern apartment in Galway's historic West End

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A dining area with a wooden table, a vase of flowers, and a view through large glass doors to an outdoor space.
A building with a sign for 'Mona Lisa' restaurant, featuring a storefront with chairs outside.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, and a tiled backsplash.
A room with a wooden dining table, a vase with flowers, a sofa, and a TV on a stand.
A staircase with beige tiles, a metal handrail, and a potted plant at the top.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Eyre Square

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Galway, Galway
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Arch
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Galway

Located in Claddagh, a neighborhood in Galway, this apartment is near a water park. Fisheries Watchtower Museum and Galway City Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Quay Street and Shop Street. Galway Arts Centre and Millennium Children's Park and Playground are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Spanish Arch - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Eyre Square - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 13 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's Seafood Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ard Bia at Nimmos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monroe's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern apartment in Galway's historic West End pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern apartment in Galway's historic West End?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern apartment in Galway's historic West End on Jan 31, 2027 start from $235, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Modern apartment in Galway's historic West End located?

Located in Claddagh, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Galway Bay and Quay Street. Fisheries Watchtower Museum and Galway City Museum are also within 5 minutes. Galway Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfy, and a good value. Great location in the West End, right across from an excellent pub
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2026
Thanks Tony.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hospitality and friendship

Great location wonderful people all around us and we've met new friends, our caretaker Shane and his family. Would come back to this location again
Stayed 32 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shane’s place was awesome. Very clean and homey—loved the amazing natural light from the patio. Location was perfect, and for being in such a great spot in the city (close to everything but not directly in the center) it wasn’t loud at all. Still so many great pubs, coffee shops, and restaurants outside the front door. City center/Latin Quarter was just a 5 minute walk. Shane has all the amenities you might need and he was so responsive and kind.
Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2025
Very happy that ye enjoyed ye're stay. Ye are most welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely EVERYTHING was perfect! Clean, comfortable, convenient. Across the street from The Crane Bar. One of the best music pubs in Galway and rated as the best Pint of Guinness on the West Side. 5 minutes walk to Tesco Supermarket and 10 minutes to the main shopping street in town. The aparment was very quiet and the heating was excellent. An efficient shower and plenty of storage and mains sockets. Also has a large fridge, dishwasher and wasing machine in the kitchen. Ideal for a longer stay of weeks to months.Inexpensive long-term parking, a 10 minute walk. 22 a week. All in all, a perfect stay and Shane, the perfect host.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 23, 2025
Thanks for the glowing review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope you visit again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location, great apartment

This is the 2nd time we stayed in Shane's apartment, and we will hopefully stay again when and if we are back in Galway. Location is perfect - just across the road from the best music pub in Galwy (The Crane Bar) and above one of the best restaurants in the city (the Mona Lisa). It's in the West End, which is still very close to the centre, but a bit less hectic. And the apartment itself is very quite, being in the back of the building. Very fast internet (I measured 75 MB/s download). There is no on-site parking, but Shane provides visitor parking permits that allow street parking close by. Thank you Shane (again) for a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2023
Thanks for the complimentary review Martin. Much appreciated and I hope to see ye again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two and a half months of happiness

I stayed for an extended visit so I could immerse myself in the Irish culture. Shane, the host, was outstanding. He is a great communicator, checked in every week or two, and made suggestions for things to do when he ran across a n activity he thought I’d enjoy. The location is amazing and walking distance from anything you’d need. It can be noisy as the street becomes a pedestrian street at night, there are restaurant and pub deliveries in the morning, etc. if I’d wanted serene I’d have gone to the country. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 77 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

It is perfectly located in Galway to everything you need. Shane and Maria were amazing hosts that made me feel so welcome in a new city!
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mixed experience in Galway

Shane kindly arranged for us to be picked up at the train station when we arrived. The apartment was conveniently located for all major attractions in Galway, within easy walking distance for groceries and transport. The kitchen was well equipped for those who like to cook their own meals. The apartment was a little shabby and could have been cleaner. The main drawback was the noise from the surrounding bars which did not stop until 2 am and made sleeping a challenge; this would likely be less of an issue in the winter months.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice apartment in excellent location

The apartment had everything we needed and everything was clean and in good condition. WiFi worked great. Large flat screen with many channels. Kitchen amenities were also very good. Location was perfect for us - with many top-rated restaurants and pubs within a few blocks. We loved our Galway vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location, Comfortable Apartment

This charming and comfortable second floor apartment is perfectly located in the heart of Galway City, allowing visits to all sights on foot. The apartment is bigger than it looked online, with a separate bedroom, large bath and entryway, well-equipped kitchen,and nice views of the winding street out the window of the sitting area. Owner was very helpful, and the apartment had everything we needed, including a washing machine for clothes, and a comfortable bed. We can't imagine a better location for enjoying Galway City, and we hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place to stay. The apartment has everything you want or need.

The apartment is centrally located partway between the beach and the central part of the city. It is extremely easy to access all of the sights and activities Galway has to offer from here. The apartment gives you all of the access with none of the noise. It really is a bit of an oasis of tranquility. Shane was an excellent host - very responsive and easy to reach whenever we had questions. Should we ever return to Galway, this will be my first choice of places to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We were in a park!

We had two fantastic weeks in Shane's apartment. It is spacious and has a well equipped kitchen, where we prepared fish, lamb, beef, mussels. What we really enjoyed was the sheltered balcony and the feeling of sitting in a small private park. If "position, position, position" is the thing, this apartment has it. Galway is a compact city with everything within walking distance, and you are minutes from the bustling pedestrian area with Ireland's best buskers. Thanks Shane, we'll be back. Majken and Anders, Copenhagen
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice Galway apartment in the heart of everything!

There was an initial issue with some of the information in the listing, but it seems it was inadvertent. Shane took care of it right away and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. You can't get any close to the Latin Quarter area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great property for 2 people. Central location within walking distance of everything in Galway!

My husband and I spent nearly a month at this property in October. We were immediately impressed when the owner's father picked us up from the Galway train station when we arrived. The apartment is located in Galway's West End and everything we needed was easily walkable. WIthin 50 meters of the home there are great pubs, restaurants, and a supermarket. It is a 3 kilometer walk along the prom to our favorite swimming hole/diving platform at Blackrock in Salthill. Everyone in the immediate area was kind, with the exception of the barkeeps at the Crane who were a bit crusty and obviously had had a gut full of tourists/Americans. The only recommendation I would have is to add an additional mirror somewhere in the unit. Tonight in London, is the first time I've seen myself from the neck down in 25 days. On the other hand, I've been told by 5 people, including 2 strangers, how fresh and alive I look. I give all the credit to my time in Galway! Can't wait to do it all again next year! :)
Stayed 25 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2023
Thanks for the great review. I have purchased a full length mirror for the apartment. Unfortunately theres not much I can do about the crusty bar tenders in the Crane. Tis just their way. Best Regards Shane
Archival

8/10 Good

Fantastic location, fantastic host, almost perfect

This was exactly what we had expected, given the very positives of the property, and of Shane, that we had read. The location is in the heart of the west end, just above a very good Italian restaurant (Mona Lisa), and across the road from one of the best Irish music pubs in Galway (the Crane Bar). The apartment itself, being at the back of the building, was very quiet, looking out over the back-yard wildernesses of the area. It's on the first floor, with an easy flight of stairs. It's very well equipped, with a great shower (not always a given in Irish properties). Parking in the immediate vicinity is not free (limited to 2 hours, at 2 euro per hour) during daytime, but free from 6.30 pm to 8.30 am. However, there is plenty of free street parking with 5 minutes walk. (We parked opposite Ward's Hotel in Lower Salthill Road most days, without a problem). Shane was a fantastic host, and responded to all emails, SMS, etc prior to our arrival, and was on hand to greet us, and at the end of our stay. I have given it 4/5 because for us, the only drawback was the bed, which is a double bed, and a bit too firm, whereas we are used to larger more forgiving beds. (In spite of this, we would return to this property if the opportunity arises in the future). Thank you Shane
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome spot!

The entire experience was very well received. Shane was extremely easy to work with and helpful throughout the whole process. I traveled with my wife to Galway. He met us at the train station and showed us the apartment. He was so kind to recommend some local restaurants, pubs, and things to do as well. Every thing that we checked out that he had suggested, lived up to the billing. Would definitely recommend this place and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great apartment and owner!

The apartment in galway that we rented to Shane Dempsey is very well located, right in the ventre of the city. It is also very neat and cosy,we felt Like at home! And Shane is a great host: he even picked us up from the coach station and drove us back! He also recommended us Nice places to eat, have a beer and visit. We recommend it warmly. Anne and Eric
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2023
Anne and Eric were lovely guests. They were friendly and good humored . We watched the final of the European Championships together and it was a lot of fun (even if the best team lost). I am glad that ye enjoyed ye're stay. Ye are welcome back anytime. Shane
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A fine location in a great city

Shane's apartment is well located in Galway's West End and facing to the rear, we did not have any late night, or early morning, noise to disturb our sleep! Galway was everything we thought it would be - great food, music and easy access to fantastic countryside. Shane was a hospitable host. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2023
Danny and his wife were lovely guests. They were a friendly, affable couple and a pleasure to host. I would definitely recommend them as guests.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

I really enjoy the staying there. The land lord is unbelievable gentleman

Very cozy, tidy. I recommend 100 procent this place
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant!

Apartment was exactly as described, perfect for our stay. Clean and well equipped. Location was excellent so much to see and do, few minutes walk to everything! Shane was on hand if we needed him. Definitely recommend staying here and return!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2023
Thanks for the kind words and you are more than welcome back anytime.
Archival

8/10 Good

Erwartungen voll erfüllt. Komfortabel.

Das Apartment hat meine Vorstellungen voll erfüllt. Ich war allerdings alleine. Das Bett könnte für zwei Personen etwas knapp sein, französiches Bett, eine Bettdecke. Sitzecke bestens, Küche perfekt, absolut ruhig (Wohnung zum Hof). Gegenüber Pub Crane, livemusic nicht kommerziell, untouristisch, ich war begeistert. Einkaufsmöglichkeit 5 Minuten. WiFi perfekt. Jederzeit wieder!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

we really had a pleasant stay

We were wonderfully cozy house, quiet, clean and with all the necessary amenities , very comfortable bed, the owner always available. a short walk from the city center, any destination is a short distance on foot, great!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2023
Thanks for the nice description. Glad you liked the place.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Wonderful Experience

We lucked out with Shane's apartment in Galway. My friend and I stayed there during the races this year. The apartment itself is lovely and pretty much looks exactly like the pictures given. The bed is comfortable, the kitchen is big and it has a good working stove and refrigerator, and the bathroom is spacious and clean. We felt right at home when we entered, particularily because Shane was so welcoming. The neighbourhood is great as well; it is within walking distance to city centre but far away from the noise and bustle of the races. If I ever make it back to Galway, I'll be sure to book this place again.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2023
Thanks for the kind words Katherine. Delighted that you enjoyed your stay and ye are most welcome back anytime.
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