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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Mark • couple • ie
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • ie
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Constance • couple • us
7
Good place for a few days in Galway.
Pros:

Super location and outstanding breakfast and great staff at the desk and at breakfast.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Jenn • couple • ca
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen • family_with_children • at
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Maurice • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Very central

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Cristiane • extended_group • ie
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Lisa Kelly 1221 • couple • ie
5
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Wright • solo_traveller • ie
5
Overall not happy
Pros:

The staff were lovely and made you feel welcome

Cons:

The breakfast was terrible the food was cold and the coffee was awful the fried eggs were burnt each day and the coffee was cold

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Madison • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good location, comfortable place to stay with friendly staff.
Pros:

Well located near the main attractions, bars and eating places, helpful and friendly staff, spacious and comfortable room.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Iveta • couple • lv
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Tighe • couple • ie
10
Pros:

It was a lovely hotel and the food too

Cons:

Very thing was good

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jade • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • gb
7
Excellent location for a few days drinking but the rooms are tired
Pros:

Excellent location, close to the coach station and the shops/ pubs. If you’re planning on spending a few days drinking it’s a really good spot

Bathroom is nice with some useful additions like toiletries and a toothbrush

Staff are very polite and friendly

Cons:

Rooms are very tired, nothing like the photos. The furniture has seen better days, it was stained and had bits knocked out. The bed was lumpy and the rooms are just too warm.

The breakfast had a very good selection but everything was cold both mornings, even the coffee they brought over was cold, lots to choose from though if you didn’t want a hot breakfast

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Juliette • couple • ie
10
perfect weekend away
Pros:

it’s was so lovely. peaceful and nice and clean. Staff were so lovely and were so eager to help you!!

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Joe • extended_group • ie
8
Nice one night stay
Pros:

Breakfast was ok, Hot breakfast was good, I thought choices for breads, pastries, fruits was limited. Staff were friendly and my room and bathroom were spotless.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Lyn • couple • au
6
Good location and friendly staff
Pros:

Good location and friendly helpful staff

Cons:

The noise from the streets! Traffic and the pedestrians. Very poor sleep as it was too loud below. No bar fridge in the room. The parking was around the corner in a parking lot, that is costly.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Carl • extended_group • ie
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • ie
8
Staff and location was excellent. Would probably give them a second chance.
Pros:

Location is the best. Close to train station and the pedestrian area.
Restaurant and bar had great food and very good service.
Excellent breakfast with great selection.

Cons:

Disappointed that there was only warm water and not hot water for a morning shower. I was on the 4th floor. Left the water run for over 10 minutes. No luck.
Wish someone would have told me that you could get a 10% discount at the restaurant if you show your room key. We ate and drank at their restaurant/bar.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee