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The Arch Guesthouse

Galway, Ireland

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3.6/5

GoodFrom 21 reviews

5.0/53 May 2026

ANTONIO

Muy bien, lo malo es que cuesta un poco encontrarlo, pero está súper centrico

5.0/518 Apr 2026

BRIGITTE • Couple Trip

Petit déjeuner varié. Notre hôte nous a donné de bons conseils pour découvrir de jolis sites.

5.0/514 Apr 2026

Lori • Family Trip

Great bang for your buck!

5.0/54 Oct 2025

Mikko • Trip with Friends

Hyvä aamiainen ja mukava henkilökunta. Supersiisti huone.

5.0/529 Sep 2025

Kathy

It was an overnight stay. We left early next morning. The staff stayed late because we were delayed getting there. Overall the experience was great

5.0/529 Sep 2025

Angus William • Solo Trip

Because the premises are sited so centrally in Clifden sited as it is back from the main street the accommodation was both very convenient for all types of shopping and dining yet also very quiet at night.

5.0/518 Sep 2025

Darlene

Staff was great, very accommodating, helpful, and friendly. Went out of their way a couple of times to help us out when we needed help.

4.0/53 May 2026

Gary • Solo Trip

Entrance took a minute to find as no clear sign outside... Place obviously being renovated, which is fine as it didn't affect my stay in any way.. I checked in and because I was getting back late, they said I could sleep in longer than usual check out time, which I appreciated a lot.. Room looks like it had been renovated too, so that was good.. Read some older reviews that were not favorable but they seem to have addressed those issues... Room was clean, cozy and comfortable.. Shower was great.. Very powerful, which is always good.. Location was great and plenty of street parking.. My room did not include breakfast but good place across street... All over a good experience..

4.0/513 Apr 2026

venkata pavan kumar • Solo Trip

no one showed up at reception at check-in, but room was clean

4.0/521 Feb 2026

Noel

No problems

4.0/52 Sep 2025

Behdad • Solo Trip

location was good, the staff was friendly, easy to miss if you blink however, google maps puts in the alley behind the hotel. Great place if like wine, bcs it is a wine bar with rooms.

4.0/526 Aug 2025

David • Family Trip

Muy tranquila y bien ubicada para nuestras actividades propuestas

4.0/524 Aug 2025

Gary • Couple Trip

This property is in the main street, Market Street, and so close to everything. Parking is on the main street in a Pay and Display park. The rooms are at the back so relatively quiet. Our beds were comfortable and our bathroom was clean and roomy. We didn't have breakfast so I can't comment. Ivan was friendly and helpful with information and recommendations for dinner.

3.0/526 Apr 2026

Isaac • Couple Trip

For a two-night stay in Clifden, this property offered a convenient and comfortable base overall. The check-in process is self-service, which was a little confusing at first, but the host is available by phone if needed. The room was on the smaller side and a bit dated, and while the bed was adequate for a short stay, it wasn’t the most comfortable. There’s also a wine bar on the ground floor which is associated with the same owner, which appeared to be under renovation during our visit. Breakfast was available for purchase, though we ended up opting for nearby cafés instead. That said, the location is a real highlight—right in the centre of town and within easy walking distance of shops, pubs, cafés, and grocery stores. Parking was also straightforward, with no fees after 6pm, which made things very convenient. Overall, a solid choice for a short stay if you’re prioritising location.

3.0/527 Oct 2025

Paul

A good spot to use as a basecamp for driving tours and hiking in Connemara National Park

2.0/55 May 2026

Diane • Couple Trip

I was really disappointed in this property. The place was difficult to find, the building in ill repair (I tripped twice trying to get up the alley), carpets dirty and staff only available for new minutes. The walls were paper thin and we could hear our neighbour's toilets flushing. The shower door in our room was broken. There was no breakfast or at least we weren't told of any. Perhaps it is under new management? Skip this place.

1.0/53 May 2026

Claire • Family Trip

Booked and paid for 2 nights. Only stayed one. Room noisy with birds nested above and alarm system outside (not the guesthouse) all late afternoon. Very basic. Enquired about parking options and still to receive a reply. On Main Street so handy for restaurants, location is the main thing going for here. No parking facilities apart from on street, which are difficult to secure as a Main Street.

1.0/530 Apr 2026

Isgouhi • Family Trip

We arrived before the check in time and no one was there. The bar that supposed to assist with the checking in was closed for the season. Our stay was supposed to be at the end of April. A note to call phone numbers was left behind. We couldn’t call as we didn’t have access to international line. The entrance to the property was dark and had a bad smell. The rooms were located up a staircase covered with old carpet. The room had the keys on the doors while no one was around. We didn’t go inside the rooms so I can’t comment on their condition. We wondered around town looking for another place to stay. There were plenty of places available even less expensive and much better than this place. We went back to the property around 3:30pm and still no one was there . So we decided to leave and moved to a luxurious B&B less expensive than this place. We used their phone to call The Arch guesthouse to let them know what happened and the reason for our departure. The man answering the phone kept insisting that the place is in good condition and that someone was there at the start of the checking time, at 3pm. We were charged for the 2 nights that we had booked for.

1.0/517 Apr 2026

Bruce • Solo Trip

God awful. If I hadn’t prepaid for two nights, I would not have stayed any after seeing the room. Hard to believe. A new lowfor me staying anywhere and I travel a lot internationally.

1.0/54 Jan 2026

Philippe • Solo Trip

Mort de froid dans cette chambre

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Market St, h71p789, Clifden, Galway, IE

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About The Arch Guesthouse

The Arch Guesthouse Location
With a stay at The Arch Guesthouse in Clifden, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. This bed & breakfast is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sky Road and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Connemara Heritage & History Centre.

The Arch Guesthouse Rooms
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 - Fri, 07 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children