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29 College Road, Galway, Ireland
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5.0 of 5 stars 117 reviews
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“Excellent B&B in Galway”

Petra House Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
sarah05 19 contributions
Seattle, Washington
Oct 14, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
5/5 found this review helpful

Of the B&Bs we stayed in during our week in Ireland, Petra House was by far our favorite. Our double room was large and had many amenities that we didn't have in other B&Bs-- iron, coffee/tea-making in the room, extra towels and soap/shampoo.
Frank the host was extremely friendly and the breakfasts were great! The B&B is located a 5-10 minute walk from the city center. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Galway!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 21, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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“Perfect B'n'B”

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5 of 5 stars
Akida 10 contributions
Dublin, Ireland
Sep 5, 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

The Petra House is one of the nicest b'n'b's i have ever stayed in.
Booked two single rooms for my friend and I. The rooms were absolutely huge, and these were singles. The double/twins must be massive. Bathroom huge and bright and clean, beds comfy, decor and furniture very tasteful and contemporary. TV with full selection of channels, iron/ironing board in the room.

Plenty of closet/wardrobe space.

Didnt have time to get breakfast.
Seemed to be some parking outside. Its a 5 minute walk max to Ayre Square.

The owner was extremely nice. No noise from outside.

I will be staying there again!

  • Liked — Extremely nice, large rooms
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
  • Date of stay August 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 21, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Sporting event, Concerts / Music festival
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“A Very Pleasant Stay, Recommended”

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5 of 5 stars
rumpointsunset 60 contributions
Bloomington, MN
Aug 15, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful
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Of the 13 hotels and B & B’s we stayed at in Ireland and Scotland, our favorite was the Petra House in Galway. The bed was the most soft and comfortable, the location was within walking distance of the downtown (maybe a 5-10 minute walk), breakfast was very good and Frank was very helpful. I especially liked the room in which they served breakfast. It was an overall very pleasant experience. When we return to Ireland, I’d like to spend more time in Galway. It felt more Irish than Dublin and had many shops in active surroundings.


I would also recommend a day trip to Dun Aenghus on the Aran Islands. It was very similar to the Cliffs of Moher without the restrictions. We were able to go as close as we dared to the edge of the cliffs at Dun Aenghus where as at the Cliffs of Moher the walking path does not go near the edge and visitors are discouraged from going over the walking path retaining wall by security.

Enjoy the picts! Thanks Frank!

  • Liked — Location and the accommodations
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • Tips/Secrets: — Plan extra time in Galway
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since November 30, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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“Galway Arts Fest Wknd”

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5 of 5 stars
JFOB 1 contribution
Galway
Jul 24, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since July 24, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Concerts / Music festival
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“Lovely room, great food and friendly owner”

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
UK
Jun 19, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay March 2006
  • Member since June 19, 2006
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
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29 College Road, Galway, Ireland