Sitting on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean on the West of Ireland, Galway is a vibrant city that straddles the balance between bohemian and traditional, resulting in a charm that’s hard to pin down. One authentic way to experience its magic is by participating in its summer festivals. Can’t make it to the city during summer? Sample the local gastronomic offerings instead; join a Galway food tour or go to the weekend market behind St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church. A trip to Galway will not be complete without a seaside walk at Salthill with a view of the ocean or a stroll along the cobblestone streets and old city walls at Eyre Square. Planning a trip to the West of Ireland? Take a look at our list of the top luxury Airbnbs in and near Galway, Ireland if you want to add a touch of opulence to your itinerary.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to luxury services and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.
1. Beautifully refurbished Georgian house (from USD 585)
Ideal for families or groups of six, this plush residence has three super king bedrooms with their own private baths. All beds are furnished with luxurious Egyptian cotton bed linens and cozy down duvets. The rest of the house is outfitted with state-of-the-art amenities amid fine antiques. Outside, there are landscaped gardens that guests can use, including a walled garden area and a patio where you can host a barbecue party.
Do note that the rental space is for the main ground floor. The lower level is for a weekend private clinic that has its separate entrance.
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
1.48 km (1.0 mi) from Eyre SquareSuperhost
Accommodates: 10
Top guest reviews
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this is a fabulous home -- very historic but comfortable with all the modern amenities you needit is extremely roomy with big comfortable beds and large bathrooms for each bedroom plus fireplacesbeautiful touches from fresh flowers in all the rooms to home baked goodies and lots of local adviceCleanliness:
spacious accomodations very clean and organizedHost:
this is a lovely home with a lovely hostmaire is a most gracious hostmaire was a gracious hostand maire is a fantastic host who goes above and beyond for her guestsfirst of all you will never find a host more hospitable and caring as maireRead more reviewsLocation:
great location walking distance to galway city and beach areathe location is absolutely perfect and walkable to all downtown restaurants and barsthere are not words that can even come remotely close to doing this house and maire justiceeverything about this place were fantastic
2. Spacious cottage on a vast estate, Moycullen (from USD 1034)
This spacious home in a beautiful, lush courtyard can accommodate 12 guests. It has two bedrooms on the ground floor and four bedrooms upstairs. You can request to have either king-size or twin-size beds in your rooms. The cottage features indoor recreation facilities such as a ping-pong table, a playroom, and a heated swimming pool. Outdoors, you have access to the estate grounds where there’s a tennis court and a lake with a boat launch.
Rosscahill, County Galway, Ireland
17.35 km (10.8 mi) from Eyre SquareAccommodates: 12
Top guest reviews
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gorgeous area incredible views with plenty of space and facilities highly recommendmy children enjoyed swimming in the heated pool or playing table tenniswe had an incredible view of the storm over the lake the pool is lovely & the perfect temperatureCleanliness:
everything is spotless and the house is beautifully decoratedthe pool particularly was clean and very warma good clean and fumigation (and maybe seal up some gaps) is all it needsthe castle was spotless welcoming warm and perfectly laid outthe place was clean inviting and felt like a home away from homeHost:
our host marshall was a wonderful hostmarshall was a great hostour host was very kindthe host is attentive and friendlymarshall was a wonderful host and attentive to all of our needsRead more reviewsLocation:
great spot lovely locationmarshall’s home is located in an beautiful secluded location just 20 mins from galway cityamazing place perfect family getaway locationit is the perfect location for a family get away or reunion or even a weddingthe location is convenient and having a walkable pub/bar was nice
3. Tranquil house with fantastic sea views, Connemara (from USD 565)
Surrounded by landscaped gardens, this newly built house offers uninterrupted views of the nearby sea. Guests will have exclusive use of the entire property. With an external playhouse included, your children can play to their heart’s content with no outside interruptions. All four bedrooms are spacious and minimalist in style. It is less than 1 hour away from the city of Galway and 30 minutes away from Clifden and Roundstone.
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
40.11 km (25.0 mi) from Eyre SquareAccommodates: 10
Top guest reviews
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showers deserve a review on their own 5 stars would definitely recommend and would also come back againCleanliness:
very clean and stylishit was spotless clean when we arrivedvery thing is super clean and up to high standardsthe house was amazing and cleanHost:
host was very helpful when we had one requesthost extremely helpful and quick to respond10/10 an outstanding host and even better houseshane was a brilliant host who would go out of his way to helpshane was a great host and helped out in anyway he couldRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful house in a great locationlovely location quite rural but not too far from a perfectly adequate shopit's located in such a beautiful area we were blown away with shops just a short driveit really is in a beautiful location and we enjoyed the trip a lotgreat house and location even better than it looks online
4. Modern five-bedroom residence with fantastic sea views, Spiddal
This modern house is bright and spacious thanks to its open-plan style and floor-to-ceiling windows. Three of its five bedrooms have king-size beds. As it’s designed to consume less energy, this property makes your luxurious stay here an eco-friendly one. Modern comforts include under-floor heating, a Nespresso machine, WiFi, and Sonos and Bose sound systems. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to enjoy views of The Burren, Galway Bay, and the Aran Islands.
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
16.08 km (10.0 mi) from Eyre SquareAccommodates: 10
Top guest reviews
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what a fabulous big bright and spacious house well appointed to a high standard in kitchen bedrooms and bathroomsCleanliness:
everything was sparkling clean when we arrived with everything you could ever need for a few days awayRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for a family holidayfantastic house in a really great locationlocation wise its only a 5 minute walk from the beach and spiddal villageit's an ideal location for exploring both connemara and galway citythe house is in an excellent location for exploring spiddal salthill and galway
5. Gated villa on the Wild Atlantic Way, Connemara (from USD 637)
Just a 5-minute drive away from the village of Spiddal and situated right on the Wild Atlantic Way, this easily accessible house is great for families or groups of 14. It has six spacious bedrooms, five baths, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy and well-lit living room. The villa also has a variety of indoor and outdoor dining areas. Guests bringing their ride or car will have no difficulty parking as the property offers a guest parking spot.
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
16.77 km (10.5 mi) from Eyre SquareAccommodates: 14
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
this is an amazing house: very spacious very comfortable and contained everything you might need on your stayCleanliness:
the place was very clean modern had everything we needed to feel at homethe house is very spacious and is fantastic for big groupsHost:
the host was wonderful and accommodated our every needdeirdre is a great host and very helpfulshe was also flexible with check-in and check-out time which was extremely helpfulwe can't fault the house itself or deirdre as a host - both exceeded our expectationsRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic house in the heart of connemara and very close to spiddal villagei 100% recommend staying at this wonderful locationdeirdre’s place is one of the nicest best located and real value of all the places we have stayed
6. Picturesque 10-bedroom residence, Athenry
Located in the quaint village of Monivea, just 30 minutes away from Galway City, this 10-bedroom residence boasts a beautiful traditional exterior and luxuriously comfortable interiors. The spacious house can accommodate 20 guests. It has 10 bedrooms, 6 of which have en suite baths. Guests can enjoy the most modern amenities here while enjoying the tranquility in the garden and the surrounding village.
Athenry, County Galway, Ireland
25.06 km (15.6 mi) from Eyre SquareAccommodates: 16
Top guest reviews
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the rooms were very clean and well sized and the rooms without ensuite still included hand basinsCleanliness:
the house is very well stocked plenty of cleaning products and bins and plenty of towelsRead more reviewsHost:
really nice for a large group we had a great weekend and the owners were very accommodatingstephen was incredibly polite and helpful
Delight in the charms of Galway, Ireland
Make the most of your trip to Galway by making it as luxurious as possible for yourself and your group. Book one of the top luxury Airbnbs in and near Galway, Ireland on our list and experience the unique culture and hospitality that the West of Ireland has to offer.
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