Inn Black Cat

179 Upper Salthill, Salthill, Galway, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 519 reviews)

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8.7
Fabulous
519 reviews

I was lucky and got an excellent rate as I booked way in advance, otherwise it would have cost me a lot more 🙏😇🌈❤️🍀 The location was excellent and I'd definitely stay again 🇮🇪

Brian Ireland

The style, cleanliness and great location. It was easily accessible with smooth check in and out.

Dara Ireland

Place was spotless, bed was comfortable beautiful location close to shops. Casinos. Restaurants. Bus es beach near the prom also

Mary Ireland

Nothing to complain, silent, clean, friendly staff, Top!

Volker Germany

Location was perfect and it was exceptionally clean.

Timothy Ireland

Convenient for restaurants and pubs and buses. 5 mins in taxi into city centre.Taxi rank outside and places to have breakfast on the doorstep. Room very well planned so and although small, had everything I needed.

Teresa United Kingdom

Excellent accommodation, helpful friendly staff. Had dinner, tapas style, great food & service. Comfortable beds, central location. Excellent value for money, similar accommodation charging double the price so respect to Blackcat for not jumping on the ‘rip-off’ band wagon.

Carol Ireland

Location excellent. Taxi rank just outside door if you want to get around the city.

Brendan Ireland

brand new accommodations - perfect for a quick trip into galway!

Simone United Kingdom

Everything. Perfect location, clean, modern, comfortable, fair price.

Edsteroo Ireland
8.7
Fabulous
519 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “I was lucky and got an excellent rate as I booked way in advance, otherwise it would have cost me a lot more 🙏😇🌈❤️🍀 The location was excellent and I'd definitely stay again 🇮🇪”
    Brian Brian Ireland Ireland
  • “The style, cleanliness and great location. It was easily accessible with smooth check in and out.”
    Dara Dara Ireland Ireland
  • “Place was spotless, bed was comfortable beautiful location close to shops. Casinos. Restaurants. Bus es beach near the prom also”
    Mary Mary Ireland Ireland
  • “Nothing to complain, silent, clean, friendly staff, Top!”
    Volker Volker Germany Germany
  • “Location was perfect and it was exceptionally clean.”
    Timothy Timothy Ireland Ireland
  • “Convenient for restaurants and pubs and buses. 5 mins in taxi into city centre.Taxi rank outside and places to have breakfast on the doorstep.”
    Teresa Teresa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent accommodation, helpful friendly staff. Had dinner, tapas style, great food & service. Comfortable beds, central location.”
    Carol Carol Ireland Ireland
  • “Location excellent. Taxi rank just outside door if you want to get around the city.”
    Brendan Brendan Ireland Ireland
  • “brand new accommodations - perfect for a quick trip into galway!”
    Simone Simone United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything. Perfect location, clean, modern, comfortable, fair price.”
    Edsteroo Edsteroo Ireland Ireland

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.2

This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Set in Galway, within 1.4 miles of St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and 1.7 miles of Eyre Square, Black Cat offers accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi. The property is around 1.9 miles from National University of Galway, 2.5 miles from Galway Greyhound Stadium and 3.7 miles from Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre. The property is located in the Salthill district, 1.6 miles from Galway Cathedral.

The units in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Black Cat all rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.

The Claddagh is 0.9 miles from the accommodation, while Bold Art Gallery is 1.4 miles away. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 54.7 miles from Black Cat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Black Cat has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 28 Feb 2020.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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Guest reviews

8.7
Fabulous · 519 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.2

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  • Brian Ireland

    “I was lucky and got an excellent rate as I booked way in advance, otherwise it would have cost me a lot more 🙏😇🌈❤️🍀 The location was excellent and I'd definitely stay again 🇮🇪”

  • Dara Ireland

    “The style, cleanliness and great location. It was easily accessible with smooth check in and out.”

  • Mary Ireland

    “Place was spotless, bed was comfortable beautiful location close to shops. Casinos. Restaurants. Bus es beach near the prom also”

  • Volker Germany

    “Nothing to complain, silent, clean, friendly staff, Top!”

  • Timothy Ireland

    “Location was perfect and it was exceptionally clean.”

  • Teresa United Kingdom

    “Convenient for restaurants and pubs and buses. 5 mins in taxi into city centre.Taxi rank outside and places to have breakfast on the doorstep. Room very well planned so and although small, had everything I needed.”

  • Carol Ireland

    “Excellent accommodation, helpful friendly staff. Had dinner, tapas style, great food & service. Comfortable beds, central location. Excellent value for money, similar accommodation charging double the price so respect to Blackcat for not jumping on the ‘rip-off’ band wagon.”

  • Brendan Ireland

    “Location excellent. Taxi rank just outside door if you want to get around the city.”

  • Simone United Kingdom

    “brand new accommodations - perfect for a quick trip into galway!”

  • Edsteroo Ireland

    “Everything. Perfect location, clean, modern, comfortable, fair price.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have on site parking
    Unfortunately we don't but there is a big public parking 2 mins away from us.
    Answered on 15 June 2020
  • Hi which carpark is nearby and how much does it cost overnight?
    Hello, there is a street parking available just outside our property (2 euros per hour between 9am till 6pm) but we recommend a big public car park, along The Promenade just 2 minutes walk away from BlackCat.
    Answered on 7 December 2020
  • Hi, do you have wifi at the hotel?
    Yes, we have free WiFi for our guests..
    Answered on 14 July 2020
  • Have you a double room suitable for a person with disabilities ?
    Hello, unfortunately non of our rooms would be suitable. BlackCat is a listed building with many original features including the staircase which is quite steep and narrow.
    Answered on 14 August 2020
  • Is breakfast included please
    No, we don't serve breakfast. We open at 12pm for lunch and dinner at 5pm
    Answered on 11 July 2020

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Galway Cultural Institute
    0.3 miles
  • Galway Golf Club
    0.7 miles
  • The Claddagh
    0.8 miles
  • Galway Technical Institute
    0.8 miles
  • University College Hospital Galway
    1.1 miles
  • Galway City Museum
    1.1 miles
  • Spanish Arch
    1.2 miles
  • St. Nicholas Collegiate Church
    1.2 miles
  • Bold Art Gallery
    1.3 miles
  • The Market
    1.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar Galleon Restaurant
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Gourmet Tart Co
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • National University of Galway
    1.4 miles
  • Eyre Square
    1.5 miles
  • Galway Railway Station
    1.5 miles
  • Galway Greyhound Stadium
    2 miles
  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
    2.6 miles
  • Galway Bay
    3.8 miles
  • Spiddal
    8.5 miles
Natural beauty
  • Sea/ocean Galway Bay
    0.1 miles
Closest airports
  • Shannon Airport
    39.7 miles
  • Ireland West Airport Knock
    46.3 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    BlackCat

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

Facilities of Black Cat

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Black Cat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

16:00 - 19:00

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about 84.69GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Black Cat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Please inform Black Cat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about 84.69GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Black Cat

  • Black Cat is 1.5 miles from the centre of Galway.

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Black Cat.

  • Black Cat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Black Cat include:

      • Double
      • Single

    • Black Cat has 1 restaurant:

      • BlackCat

    • Check-in at Black Cat is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Black Cat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.