Just a 5-minute walk from the center of Galway, Desota House provides free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. With a central location, the Desota House Bed and Breakfast is a great base from which to enjoy the capital of the West of Ireland and the beautiful surrounding area. The city is packed with lively pubs and high-quality restaurants, with many venues featuring authentic traditional Irish music. The bed and breakfast is only a 5-minute walk from the National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) and University College Hospital Galway (UCHG). All of the non-smoking rooms with private bathrooms have personal safes, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini fridges and complimentary toiletries. Continental-style buffet breakfasts and full traditionally cooked Irish breakfasts are available each day. There is a computer and printer, which all guests can use free of charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Galway

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maureen
    United States of America United States of America
    The owner was fantastic. She went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and appreciated
  • Payton
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was so incredibly nice, I highly recommend staying here!
  • Leah
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean, friendly staff, quiet location, close walking distance to Galway city center
  • Eric
    United States of America United States of America
    Great place just a short distance from downtown. The staff were great and food was good. Parking is good too
  • L
    Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location… a delightful 5 minute walk to city center via scenic canals. Food was cooked to order and excellent. Very friendly, caring staff. Facility and rooms were immaculate
  • J
    Joseph
    United States of America United States of America
    Our chat with Ray, the Owner, was fascinating & added to our discovery of Galway and its culture. Ray also gave us some tips on things to see and experience on our next stop to Co. Sligo & Enniscrone.
  • D
    David
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was excellent. Everyone was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The location was convenient to everywhere we wished to visit. We absolutely want to come back here again. We enjoyed the breakfast- it was a great start to our day and we...
  • Norma
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent staff, wonderful breakfast and accommodations. Bed was very comfortable and the room spacious. Location was great.
  • Hill
    United States of America United States of America
    Desota B&B was a perfect place to stay at if you are visiting Galway! It was a 5 minute walk to the main city center which had an amazing atmosphere. The staff were welcoming and extremely friendly. on top of that, the breakfast was so yummy! It...
  • R
    Ryan
    Canada Canada
    Great wifi, spacious parking, walking distance to city centre, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.

Managed by Desota House

Company review score: 9.3Based on 1,608 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Property info

Desota House has been welcoming guests since the 1950s. Originally built by an Irish family who were returning from living in the USA. The house has been renovated many times since its opening but the name remains the same. All staff have a good knowledge of things to see & do in the locality.

Neighborhood info

We are a short walk to the pedestrianised City centre, University of Galway, Galway Cathedral and UCHG.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Desota House Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Good free Wifi 26 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Desota House Bed and Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 not allowed.

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
VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardPayPalCashCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Desota House Bed and Breakfast

  • Guests staying at Desota House Bed and Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Desota House Bed and Breakfast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Desota House Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Check-in at Desota House Bed and Breakfast is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Desota House Bed and Breakfast is 2,950 feet from the center of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Desota House Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Desota House Bed and Breakfast include:

    • Twin
    • Single
    • Double