17 Upper Newcastle, Galway, Ireland
#19 of 99 B&Bs and inns in Galway
Guests' ChoiceBased on 527 B&B reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.5
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: December 3, 2025
Cruchon
SwitzerlandEveryone was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: December 2, 2025
John
IrelandEverything including the staff are very good at making sure your stay was a super experience
Everything was exceptionally clean
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: December 2, 2025
Roobaert
SpainView over a gas station, far from the center.
Convenient location if you have a car.
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: November 28, 2025
Matt
United KingdomWas a tad noisy by the main road if sleep with window open (but we live somewhere very quiet)
Easy to find and park. Very friendly staff and a great breakfast. Comfortable bed! Easy walk into town.
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: November 27, 2025
Helen
IrelandThe bed was not as comfortable as others, but still a great stay.
Clean Friendly Staff Room was modern Breakfast was nice
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: November 23, 2025
Matthew
United KingdomClean, comfortable, convenient. Great breakfast. Plenty parking. Owners are very friendly and attentive.
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: November 21, 2025
Thomas
IrelandNothing to dislike.
The property was very convenient and a short distance to city centre. The staff were most welcoming and Tamo was massively attentive and helpful. The full Irish breakfast was plentiful and delicious and there was a large selection of other breakfast options on the menu. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed was without exaggeration probably the most comfortable we’ve experienced.
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: November 17, 2025
Shane
IrelandProximity to the road was something I was slightly concerned about when we got there but it didn't affect my sleep at all.
Would happily return to Brook Lodge. Easy to get to by car and free private parking was great. Staff all very friendly, rooms clean, combfortable bed, great shower and we were really impressed with the breakfast. I was attending a meeting at the university so it was really nearby and the centre was a short walk.
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: November 14, 2025
Ozan
TurkeyLocation could have been better but nothing to do about that apperently.
Everything!
Stayed in November 2025

Reviewed: November 14, 2025
David
CanadaAlthough it was not a problem for us, a married couple in our 70's, there was no elevator and we were on the third floor. We managed the stairs with no problem. However those less mobile might find it difficult.
The Brook Lodge has a feel of a very good Bed and Breakfast. We had a great and comfortable room. Breakfast was made to order and was excellent. We had booked an early morning tour and the staff were very accommodating in providing an early breakfast. We liked the location as it was near the university and about a 20 minute walk to the main area of Galway. Although this might not be ideal for some, it was perfect for us as it was in a very quiet area. What impressed us the most was the staff - friendly, efficient and very helpful.
Stayed in October 2025
Reviewed: November 12, 2025
Joe
United KingdomNothing!
Mattress was brilliant. Breakfast was fantastic. Car parking too
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: November 12, 2025
Fiona
IrelandTraffic noise as location at a busy junction
Lovely comfortable room. Welcoming staff. Really excellent breakfast menu and food beautifully cooked. 25 min walk to Eyre Square and just 5 minutes walk to GUH.
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: November 11, 2025
Pamela
IrelandI cannot provide one item that could have been better
Loved the location, room was perfect, the staff was so friendly and the breakfast the icing on the cake.
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: November 7, 2025
Hayes
IrelandRoom size, location to the college and cleanliness.
Stayed in October 2025
Reviewed: November 6, 2025
Jana
AustriaThe staff was very friendly, and the room was very comfortable. The highlight was the breakfast - the food was delicious.
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: November 2, 2025
Michael
IrelandRoom was downstairs and beside kitchen which was noisy early in morning
Quiet place close to the city
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: November 2, 2025
Justin
United KingdomNothing
Lovely welcome, the whole house was spotless beds were comfortable and was idealy located just outside of town with a 15 minute walk. Free hot drinks 24 - 7 and the breakfast choice was outstanding. Hats off to the host. Wull be coming back.
Stayed in November 2025
Reviewed: October 31, 2025
Ryan
United KingdomNothing!
Lovely stay at Brook Lodge. The breakfast was great and the staff were very welcoming and hospitable. The location was perfect, only a short walk to the city centre but just far enough away to escape night life noise.
Stayed in October 2025
Reviewed: October 31, 2025
Michelle
United States3rd floor was tough with heavy suitcases but staff was helpful in carry the larger suitcases for us.
Staff was very friendly and helpful - Breakfast was good and freshly prepared as we requested.
Stayed in October 2025
Reviewed: October 29, 2025
Gearoid
IrelandHow easy check in check out and breakfast was
Stayed in October 2025
Reviewed: October 27, 2025
David
United KingdomThe friendly staff
Stayed in October 2025
Reviewed: October 26, 2025
Sophie
IrelandNo television remote to change the channel
The location was perfect, parking on site made it the ideal location for a one night stay. A 25 minute walk away from the city centre it couldn’t be more ideal.
Stayed in October 2025
Reviewed: October 26, 2025
Ken
IrelandLovely personal welcome and a great location. Room was very nice and the breakfast and overall service top class
Stayed in October 2025
Reviewed: October 26, 2025
Philip
United KingdomN/A
Staff encountered were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in September 2025
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