Nox Hotel

Among commercial plazas off the N6 motorway, this trendy hotel across the road from a river is 2 km from the medieval Lynch's Castle in the city centre. Galway City Museum is 3 km away.
Relaxed, colourful rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities.
Parking is complimentary. There's also a contemporary restaurant/bar and a bright lobby lounge. Breakfast is extra.