My wife and I spent 4 nights in the Petra house in Galway on September 2007. First of all, Franck is great! He is helpful and always with a smile.
Now…for the house itself, it is located about 10 minutes walk from the main city square. There are parking lots for the visitors, the house itself is beautiful. There is a lovely garden outside, every room in the house looks perfect. We stayed in room number 6. Our room contains one large bed, a closet, a lovely bathroom, a small TV, a phone and more.
The breakfast is to die for, you are welcomed in a fresh juice and eat from fancy dishes. The breakfast itself is very rich (2 course breakfast), and test wonderful. We recommend on getting the fruits as well…yam yam.
Other than that, the room is very quiet as well, and a cleaner cleans your room every morning, so you get a neat room every day.
All in all, the Petra house is highly recommended. I can’t say anything bad on other places in Galway, as I haven’t been in other places, but I will definitely won’t switch this winning accommodation choice next time I or my closed ones will be in Galway.

I found this place on line read your reviews and booked a nights stay w/my 16y/o son.
Never having been to Galway we had no Idea what to expect. I have to say I felt like I hit some sort of Travel home run. The Place is a little jewel .Little being somewhat operative as the room was small but very nicely kept up. The owner Frank was charming and very hospitable. He runs a very tight ship!
We were within walking distance of a very lively downtown area and a rubby stadium as well.
Our only regret was that we only booked one night, next time we'll stay longer!!

We spent 3 nights at Petra House based on the reviews in TripAdvisor and had a wonderful stay. Frank and Joan are great hosts - very accomodating and friendly. The rooms are quiet and well kept. The beds are comfortable and the breakfasts are among the best we've ever had while travelling. The breakfast room is comfortable; the table is set with real china and the cooking is excellent. Ireland is expensive but Petra House is a bargain!

It was a wonderful way to find out why Petra House is rated the number one bed and breakfast in Galway. We had a triple and it was a huge bedroom with three beds - one single, one double and a queen. All their rooms have private bathrooms. We were on the third floor, and we could see the dogs race from our window (property overlooks the race track). Frank and Joan are fabulous people; always helpful and the breakfasts were great. Petra House is located on College Road, along with a host of other bed and breakfast. We walked everywhere. It's about a 10 minute walk to Eyre Square. We spent 4 awesome, rainy days at Galway and would go back in a heartbeat, and of course stay at the Petra House again.