Eyre Square Hotel

Hotels
8 (4855 reviews)
Forster Street , Galway , IE

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Small rooms
Noise issues
Shower design flaws

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
Generally clean, but mentions of shower issue and some noise affect the rating.
Service
8.75
Friendly staff and helpful with parking, generally positive experiences.
Location
9.25
Great location, very convenient for sightseeing and transportation.
Room Quality
7.25
Rooms are small and some issues with noise and privacy, but comfortable.
Amenities
7.75
Basic amenities provided, good breakfast but some missing like a gym.
Value for Money
7.75
Good value for the location and service offered.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Good breakfast and enjoyable café experience.
Overall Experience
7.75
Overall a pleasant stay with some minor issues, typical for city hotels.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:58

Property Description

Central Location
Located right in the heart of Galway, Eyre Square Hotel offers convenient access to the city's attractions, shops, and transportation hubs.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each brightly furnished room features modern amenities such as a TV, private bathroom, and complimentary WiFi. Guests can enjoy the convenience of tea/coffee facilities and a direct-dial telephone.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a hearty Irish or continental breakfast at Merchant Cafe & Bar, and savor traditional Irish and European dishes for dinner. Unwind at the vibrant Merchant Bar for a relaxing evening.

Experience the best of Galway at Eyre Square Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Please note that the property is currently in the process of upgrading parts of the hotel to make your experience more enjoyable. Construction noise can be expected between the hours between 10:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday. The property will do everything they can to keep any disruption to a minimum during your stay.

As Eyre Square Hotel is located in the heart of Galway city some city noise can be expected on site.

Although parking is not available on site discounted parking rates have been negotiated with some local car parks, please contact the hotel direct for further information before you arrive.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SNN

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 4855 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 8.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Barry • couple • ca
7
Pros:

walking distance to everything in Galway. Breakfast was OK, rooms were clean.

Cons:

Water was just warm out of the shower and took a while to get warm.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Igino Massimiliano • couple • it
6
Pros:

ottima posizione, letto comodo e colazione buona, ristorante nella struttura comodo e buono

Cons:

camera un po' datata e tenuta un po' male, considerato i prezzi il rapporto qualità/prezzo non è dei migliori

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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ELLEN • couple • au
7
Great location, good value for money.
Pros:

Great location.
We managed to get parking at the station which is just a short walk from the hotel. Better value for money than the other suggestions.

Cons:

Our room was at the back of the building and for the first day the room stunk of fat/oil from what we can only assume was the restaurant.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • ie
5
The room was very small and cramped and we are not large people. Very friendly Staff.
Pros:

Location was excellent. Breakfast was very good and the dinner we had was also good.

Cons:

The room was very small and the shower and water was not hot. The TV was not working but was rectified when we informed reception.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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gary • couple • au
9
Great place to stay, service excellent, great breakfast
Pros:

Location location location

Cons:

Not much

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Megan • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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ABHIJIT • couple • in
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • family_with_children • ca
9
Highly recommend
Pros:

Generally all very good. Restaurant served a superb breakfast. Coffee shop was excellent. Very close to the train station. Excellent location for walking and exploring the city. Very comfortable beds. Quiet. Clean bathroom. Staff very very helpful and friendly.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • us
8
A very good stay
Pros:

Location was ideal.

Cons:

Two chairs in room would be nice.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Angelo • family_with_children • it
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • it
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • ie
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • ca
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • ca
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • us
10
Perfect place to stay in Galway
Pros:

Perfect location to everything. 2 minutes walk from bus Just across the street from the park. Close to shops and 2 great pubs across the street
Breakfast was outstanding

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Grant • couple • us
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • extended_group • us
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • ie
6
Shocking price for basis accomodation.
Pros:

Location was great and bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

Very expensive for a very basic hotel. We booked a twin room but room was set up as a double and was so small that the beds couldn’t really be pulled apart. When I queried this with the night staff, they were flippant and cheeky. We were too tired to argue. Breakfast was included and was average. Food was cold in the Bain Marie by the time we had breakfast. At checkout when we mentioned the lack of a twin room, they were flippant receptionist offered us coffee etc to compensate but we’d already had breakfast. But at least she tried !

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Brennan • solo_traveller • ie
9
Cons:

Tap was loose on the sink

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
8
Good location.
Pros:

Good location. Cleaning staff went above and beyond.

Cons:

Hot water and water pressure was poor. Lack of drop off area for baggage a nuisance.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee