53 Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland
#42 of 99 B&Bs and inns in Galway
Guests' ChoiceBased on 318 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 18, 2025
Duffy
IrelandI thought for the price a continental breakfast would have been an easy thing to 8nclude. A shelf or something in the bathroom to put toothbrush on would be helpful. My door rattled anytime anyone came in or out the main door so woke me several times
I was in 53 room 5 & breakfast was not included.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Brian
IrelandGreat location. Only a 10 min walk from town but surprisingly quiet.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Lan
SloveniaThe sink in the bathroom is small, so you can't fill up a bottle.
Great room, extremely clean, comfy bed, good location. The check-in process is easy. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Aidyn
United StatesThe room was too warm and there was no fan so we opened the windows, but then it was very noisy because of the street. It would have been better if there was a fan.
We had a great stay. The room was a nice size and the staff were very helpful and held our bags before check in and after check out.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Tom
United KingdomLocation was amazing, brief walk into the heart of town. The room was clean and comfortable and the bathroom was very modern. Everyone was really friendly too.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Loraine
United KingdomSqueaky clean Close enough to town centre Car parking on site
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Jacob
United StatesNothing really
Clean, friendly staff, private, good location not far from the fun. Free parking
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Aine
IrelandJust a small thing - toiletries like shampoo for shower would have been a nice touch. It just had soap and body wash.
Ideally located near the hospital, this place was absolutely perfect and spotless too. Comfy bed, nice shower and quiet. Ideal stay.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Maureen
United StatesRoom serviced every day but towels and basic toiletries not replenished. Window needed some half shutters as the only privacy screening was a solid blind. Needed shelves or drawers.
Very clean, comfy bed great location and good value for money. Lovely coffee refreshments and fridge on room.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 2, 2025
Margaret
United KingdomCompletely satisfied.
Room was modern and clean. The staff member was helpful and friendly.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
Freya
AustraliaNot deal breaking, but the sink in the bathroom was very small and made it difficult to fill up water bottles and the kettle.
Comfortable and clean room with good facilities. Location was excellent - easy walking distance to everything! Check in at the property next door was easy. On site parking at next door’s property was also easy.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 20, 2025
Špela
SloveniaUnfortunately next to a surprisingly busy road- traffic sounds at night. Door isolation could be better- whenever someone closed their door forcefully mine also rebounded a bit in it's frame.
Loved how close it was to the river, the parks and the city centre. Spacious, clean room, with an excellent bathroom. Appreciated the fridge and water heater for tea. Would have liked to have a small table and basic utensils to be able to sit on the lovely wide windowsill and have a simple meal.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 19, 2025
Jennifer
United StatesGreat location in Galway, close to everything we wanted to do a see. Accommodating with parking when we rented a car last minute.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 14, 2025
Joe
United KingdomExactly what I required.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 2, 2025
Róisín
IrelandI had a lovely stay at Number 53, the room was perfect - very comfortable & clean and the en-suite was ideal. Location is very good, just a short walk from town and very close to the university, bus stops and restaurants/shops. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 30, 2025
Antonio
ItalyNothing
Very clean
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 29, 2025
Joe
United KingdomAs a traveller with more the fifty years experience of a myriad of such accommodation the length and breadth of Ireland and Britain, I can unhesitatingly sing the praises of No.53 in providing everything I needed for my stay to a very high standard.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Beatriz
BrazilGood location, comfortable bed, and friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Regan
IrelandTv didn't work. Unable to control room temperature.
Location
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Matthew
IrelandI was very happy with what I got
Clean ans comfortable
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 5, 2025
Angelique
South AfricaMy accommodation at 53 Newcastle was exceptionally comfortable and conveniently close to the university, making my stay seamless. The accommodation fully lived up to its advertised promises and even surpassed my expectations in terms of cleanliness, comfort, and convenience. Checking in and out was effortless, and a minor inconvenience that required a walk back to the property ultimately highlighted just how easily accessible it is from the city.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Michael
IrelandClean, quite, fresh and simple
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Kay
United KingdomN/A
Peaceful location, spacious, very clean and modern, friendly staff, power shower & very comfortable bed. Will definitely stay again ❤️
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Laura
United StatesIt would be helpful if the shower had a ledge or shelf included. Instead I tried to balance my shower essentials on the shower controls, which of course kept falling. Or just leave them on the floor of the shower, which is not favourable.
Easy access, 10-15 min walk from most attractions. Mini fridge, kettle, tea and coffee provided. The shower had great water pressure. Bed was comfortable. Cozy
Stayed in March 2025
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