About this property

Close to the shores of Lough Atalia, Balcony House is a 5-minute walk from the center of Galway. It offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and traditional cooked breakfasts. Rooms at the family-run balcony House are decorated in light shades and feature TVs and work desks. They include private bathrooms with power showers, hairdryers and free toiletries. The traditional dining room has bespoke wooden furniture and an open fireplace. Breakfasts use fresh local produce and include homemade breads and cakes. Galway Market is open at weekends, beside Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate, which is less than a 10-minute walk away. Galway Train Station is 0.6 mi away and free parking is available at Balcony House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United States United States
    Quiet location but easy walk to the town center. Room was spotless and comfortable. Nicely renovated bathroom. Breakfast was tremendous and made to order.
  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    The location was close to town. We could walk to restaurants. Breakfast was good.
  • Martha
    Canada Canada
    It was very quiet, clean and well kept. The hostess and staff were so accommodating to our family. It met our needs and we will return at another time.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Loved the location. Teresa was fantastic, our room had a view, beds comfy, breakfast delicious! We had 2 rooms for 4 people. Loved the city, so close to walk to the sights, shops, food & pubs. The beach was a short stroll away and took a taxi to...
  • Bronwyn
    United States United States
    Walking distance to city center, comfy, friendly staff
  • Jan
    United States United States
    Breakfast was delicious and Theresa was a wonderful host. The room was extremely clean
  • Maureen
    United States United States
    The hostess was delightful. She was friendly and tried to be very accommodating. I needed to both drop my bags a bit early and leave them there a bit after check out. She was great about that. Breakfast was very delightful.
  • Paul
    United States United States
    Very clean, if small, room on 3rd floor. Only a 15-minute walk to the heart of downtown.
  • Diane
    United States United States
    Great quiet location with parking. Theresa was lovely.
  • Cheri
    United States United States
    Our host was friendly and welcoming. The room was comfortable. The breakfast was perfect. The location was within walking distance of restaurants and pubs.

Area info

House rules

Balcony House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Balcony House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.