Just 5 minutes' walk from Galway's city centre, Desota House offers free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and comfortable en suite rooms with 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 its beautiful surroundings. The city is packed full of lively pubs and high quality restaurants, with many venues offering 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, en suite rooms have personal safes, tea/coffee, mini fridges and complimentary toiletries.
Continental-style buffet breakfasts and full traditional cooked Irish breakfasts are available each day.
There is a computer and printer, which all guests can use free of charge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“Location was excellent and the room was very comfortable.”
Kevin
United Kingdom
“Ability to park car behind the property. Breakfast was very good and staff were super helpful.”
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Chris
United Kingdom
“Friendly helpful staff, good breakfast and good location”
Susan
Australia
“Location, great to walk. Into the city centre, room was spacious, seats and table as well as the bed, great shower, able to regulate room temperature, able to open a window, loads of power points, large bed with space for cases underneath, nice...”
Daniela
Austria
“Perfectly located in the center of Galway (10 min stroll into city), staff was amazing and helpful, great recommendations where we could go for dinner, rooms were modern and stylish, beds super comfy and breakfast yummy, would definitely come back!”
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Ross
Ireland
“Very nice B&B. Good room, good breakfast and lovely staff. The location is only a 10 min walk from the centre of town.”
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Darren
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, great breakfasts, lovely staff. Would happily come back!”
Djdean
United Kingdom
“Professional and welcoming staff. Nice ambience for the venue.”
Regina
Mexico
“The staff was awfully nice and helpful. Location is pretty good. Although not in the city center, it was very close to it and to the university which is what I was looking for.”
Isabelle
Belgium
“Free parking space was an enormous plus here! But also the super-friendly hosts and the wonderful breakfast. Location is great as well: the Westend part is a 5 minute walk, with nice pubs and restaurants.”
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Property information
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.
Neighbourhood information
We are a short walk to the pedestrianised City centre, University of Galway, Galway Cathedral and UCHG.
Language spoken
English
Property surroundings
House rules
Desota House Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
CashCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
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