Lodge at The Old Barracks
Athenry Cross Street
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Why people book this hotel
“All good , my husband and daughter had to leave very early in the morning so the…”
“Could not fault it at all, the staff were just so lovely thank you for”
“The lodge is owned by a restaurant called The Old Barracks, and the included bre…”
“Food offer was great with breakfast in their separate restaurant which also offe…”
“Super clean and tidy”
“The bed was comfy and clean”
“The room itself is amazing: the beds are perfect, Wi-Fi worked pretty well, the …”
“There was plenty of room with a more than substantial communal area”
“20 minute walk into Athenry”
“Central location”
“Off road parking was a real plus”
“Food Parking”
Overview
Offering city views, Lodge at The Old Barracks is an accommodation located in Athenry, 22 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium and 23 km from Eyre Square. A fitness room is available for guests. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the guest house, units have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. All units are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while selected rooms include a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. At the guest house, the units include bed linen and towels. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves American cuisine. Dining options are available close to Lodge at The Old Barracks. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Athenry, like fishing and hiking. Galway Railway Station is 23 km from Lodge at The Old Barracks, while National University of Galway is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 78 km from the guest house.
Traveller reviews
Leonardo
extended_group
June 8, 2026
“Amazing”
Easy to find, close to Galway city. Checkin and checkout were pretty straightforward and quick. The room itself is amazing: the beds are perfect, Wi-Fi worked pretty well, the room size is amazing for 4 people, bathroom is huge. The lodge is owned by a restaurant called The Old Barracks, and the included breakfast is provided by the restaurant. You can choose one dish and one drink from their breakfast menu, and the food was delightful. Everything exceeded our expectations, we can't recommend this place enough, we loved it and are looking forward to coming back here in the future.
Rachel
couple
May 28, 2026
“The location/staff/comfort was amazing”
Everything
Amanda
extended_group
May 26, 2026
“Perfect for exploring the area. Hosts were available and easily contactable. Very friendly and suggested recommends in t”
We travelled as two couples and one single adult. There was plenty of room with a more than substantial communal area. Super clean and tidy. All cooking utensils and facilities. 20 minute walk into Athenry.
Paul
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
“Fabulous”
Lovely furnishings
Sandra
extended_group
May 24, 2026
“We had a fabulous stay here. Everything was great staff where amazing so friendly & went out of their way to help yo”
Jan O'Sullivan
family_with_children
May 22, 2026
All good , my husband and daughter had to leave very early in the morning so the staff accommodated them with some early breakfast thank you
angela
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
Could not fault it at all, the staff were just so lovely thank you for. Making our stay so welcoming and warm.
Laurence
couple
May 20, 2026
“Great contrast to the coastal villages.”
Nice contrast to the west coast villages with a sophisticated urban feel. Less touristy and more contact with the locals. Off road parking was a real plus. Food offer was great with breakfast in their separate restaurant which also offers early dinner and lunch. Athenry is an interesting town with medieval origins and the castle is well worth a visit.
JStokes83
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
From check-in we were greated friendly and warmly. We were brought to our room and told bits about the restaurants and information about the room (specifically the heating which I appreciated!) There were sweet treats in the room and were delicious! The bed was comfy and clean. The whole room was impeccably clean! The shower had amazing pressure and was hot also! Breakfast was delicious! Unfortunately it was a short stay bit we will definitely be staying again for longer 😊
MrsC_W
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
“Great place to stay”
Central location. Spacious room. Comfortable beds, nice shower. Was very clean. Lots of little extras, bottles of water, a plate of little treats, cotton wool in bathroom. Breakfast is served up until 12 and served in the restaurant across the road, and is delicious. Staff very friendly and accommodating, we arrived early on the way to a party and although we couldn't check in, they gave us the key and showed us where the room was so we didn't have to rush back and could go straight to the room when we did get back. Would definitely stay again.
Maria J
couple
April 29, 2026
“Comfortable and relaxing”
Friendly staff
mary
family_with_children
April 12, 2026
“Athenry The Old Barracks just gets it right. You won't want to leave.”
Very nice staff. Near everything. Clean, shower good water pressure. Tea and coffee making in the room and selection of cake is a nice treat. Breakfast included was exceptional and again staff very helpful and chatty. Definitely recommend as it is home from home.
Noirin
couple
April 7, 2026
Food Parking
Peter
couple
April 6, 2026
“Great stay, great food, friendly staff.”
A lovely property with very friendly staff.
Paul
extended_group
April 5, 2026
“Comfortable with great breakfast and warm hospitality….Athenry is a smart option for visiting Galway City…20 minutes on”
Great location …clean and 3 mins from the station
kevin
couple
April 2, 2026
The staff is very friendly and helpful
Brendan
extended_group
March 26, 2026
“It was memorable and comfortable stay.”
Breakfast was awesome. The staff were so friendly ' accommodation excellent
Ciarán
couple
March 18, 2026
Excellent central location with off street parking available at rear of property. Very accommodating staff. Breakfast was outstanding.
Shane
couple
March 9, 2026
“Fantastic will stay again in the future”
Breakfast was lovely 😍
Emma Eire
extended_group
March 8, 2026
“Great stopping point!”
Clean, quiet room, very spacious. Comfortable beds and a lovely spacious bathroom.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Hiking, Horse riding, Fitness, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Sun terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Access to health care professionals
Services
Barber/beauty shop, Meeting/banquet facilities, Packed lunches
Deluxe Family Room
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This family room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 3 beds.
Superior Family Room
Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This family room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 3 beds.
Deluxe King Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Triple Room
Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This triple room has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe Twin Room
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
Abbey Row Suite – Breakfast Included
This spacious suite features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This suite has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Barracks Lane Suite – Breakfast Included
This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. This suite has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 3 beds.
Downtown Suite– Breakfast Included
This suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This suite has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
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