The Victoria Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (4283 reviews)
Queen Street , Eyre Square , Galway , ie

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Food quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.76
Several reviews mention dirty carpets and unclean cushions.
Service
9.23
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.27
Multiple reviews highlight the hotel's excellent location.
Room Quality
8.22
Rooms are described as clean and comfortable but with some notes on noise and temperature.
Amenities
8.25
General comments on amenities suggest they are adequate but could include more.
Value for Money
7.71
Concerns about food quality and parking fees relative to overall cost.
Food and Beverage
7.26
Mixed reviews, including experiences of raw food and overpriced breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.73
Most guests express overall satisfaction despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:55

Property Description

City Centre Location in Galway
Located in the heart of Eyre Square, The Victoria Hotel offers convenience with its proximity to the bus and train station. Explore Galway's vibrant city center right at your doorstep.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Enjoy spacious en-suite rooms adorned in warm colors, equipped with modern conveniences like TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Relax in comfort during your stay.

Dining Experiences at Queen Street
Indulge in fresh, cooked-to-order dishes at our restaurant and gastro bar. With diverse menus catering to all dietary needs, including vegetarian and vegan options, savor the flavors of Queen Street.

Experience the best of Galway with us at The Victoria Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay in the heart of the city.

Important information:

Please note that if a visa debit card is provided a preauthorisation if required will hold for up to three working weeks on the card, alternatively you can contact us prior to arrival with a credit card number where the pre-authorization will hold for up to 5 working days.

The hotel requests that guests forward the rooming list for all rooms prior to arrival.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that the property doesn't accept cash payments for accommodations. Guests can use cash in Food & Beverage outlets.

Here at The Victoria Hotel we are city center located in Eyre Square Galway, next to the bus and train station. It offers spacious rooms with attached bathroom, a restaurant and a full service bar in Queen Street, Galway's newest Gastro bar.

Rooms at the hotel are decorated in warm colors and feature private bathrooms and hairdryers. They also include a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel.

Our guests can benefit from a special overnight parking rate at the nearby Q-Park multi-story car park located on Merchants Road.

Here at The Victoria Hotel we pride ourselves on fresh elements through our fresh, cooked to order dishes. Our exciting menu's cater for all dietary requirements along with vegetarian and vegan options available as well throughout the day.

Our Breakfast service is offered in our Restaurant from 7.30am until 10am midweek and from 8am until 11am at the weekends. Come try our hot food menu all cooked to order for each plate.

At our Queen Street Gastro bar we open from 10am every morning for our fantastic barista style coffee's and our freshly made café option's. We offer our Lunch menu from 12pm until 3.45pm Monday to Sunday, our Á la carte menu from 4pm until 8.45pm. Along with our fresh menus along and our signature cocktail menu we ensure you experience Queen Street at its very best.

We are located just off Eyre Square with all major attractions and tour operators departing nearby. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Our Front Office team is available from 7.30am until 11pm everyday, we are always more than happy to help.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 4283 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.76
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 7.71
Food and Beverage: 7.26
Overall Experience: 8.73
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maureen family_with_children ie
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Jean couple jo
9
Everything was smooth & comfortable. Staff & food was really great. We had dinner & breakfast & it was g
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple ie
8
Nice and accessible. We stayed an extra night ❤️
Pros:

Lovely and clean, shower was great.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
D
Diane family_with_children ie
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
C
Ciaran couple ie
9
Absolutely perfect hotel if you didn’t have a car.
Pros:

Ideally located to the city. Food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Iv paid more for food in hotels in smaller towns. Service was brilliant. Nothing was an issue. All staff were very friendly and always smiling. Little box of chocolates and a personal welcome card was a very nice surprise on arrival to my room. Although I didn’t need my room serviced everyday there was a bag with all essentials outside my door everyday.

Cons:

Parking was my issue. On the booking parking was available but it did not say that it was pad parking. The car park I was parked in was discounted through the hotel over 24 hours but it didn’t allow for multiple in and outs during that 24 hours.
Hotel outside the city would have been much cheaper overall as they would have had their own car park.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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smile.fe family_with_children it
8
Good accomodation
Pros:

Beautiful location in the city center, early check-in

Cons:

Room very hot and no air-conditioning. Our room was next to the road and a bit noisy/road works. No fan/window in the bathroom

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Diane family_with_children ie
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Johannes family_with_children se
8
Pros:

I had a great stay. The room had excellent blackout options and a comfortable bed. Excellent location within walking distance of most sights, and close to both the bus and train stations. Good breakfast with great, strong black coffee — not those weak Americanos.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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FAN solo_traveller cn
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Jurie couple ie
7
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
S
Seth couple gb
9
great hotel!
Pros:

Room was modern and very comfortable. Breakfast was good!

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
K
kadariya couple ie
7
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Miriam family_with_children ie
7
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Imelda family_with_children ie
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Federico extended_group it
9
Un'ottima scelta per soggiornare a Galway
Pros:

Ottimo soggiorno proprio vicino al centro di Galway. Struttura confortevole, camera come da aspettative e personale gentile e accogliente.

Cons:

In bagno non c'era un termosifone o altro tipo di riscaldamento, per cui ho dovuto tenere la porta del bagno aperta per riscaldarlo. In ogni caso ottima la doccia e gli altri servizi.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Bjorn couple sg
8
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Lara extended_group ie
8
Had a really lovely stay - great location, lovely room, great nights sleep.
Pros:

Had a really lovely stay - great location, lovely room, great nights sleep. Breakfast was lovely.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Aileen couple ie
5
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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juracy antunes extended_group ie
9
A warm and comfortable stay in the heart of Galway — I’ll definitely be back!
Pros:

My stay at The Victoria Hotel was truly lovely. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful, making the whole experience feel warm and personal from the moment I arrived. They really go out of their way to make guests feel at home.

The location is fantastic — right in the heart of Galway and just a short walk from the train and bus stations. It was so easy to explore Eyre Square, the Latin Quarter, and all the local restaurants and pubs on foot. You couldn’t ask for a better base.

The room was spotless and very comfortable, with a great bed, good shower, and everything I needed for a relaxing stay. It felt modern and well cared for, with a quiet atmosphere that allowed me to really rest.

I also appreciated the breakfast — it was fresh and tasty, with good quality ingredients, and the staff in the breakfast area were just as lovely and attentive.

Cons:

There are just a couple of things that could make the experience even better. The Wi-Fi was a bit unstable at times, which made it a bit tricky when I needed to get some work done. A stronger, more consistent connection would really improve the stay — especially for business travellers.

Also, while the breakfast was enjoyable, I think it could benefit from a bit more variety — maybe a few more options for fruit, pastries, or healthy choices. The basics are there and well done, but just a little more selection would take it up a notch.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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kathleen family_with_children ie
7
Pros:

The location

2026-01-29 via Nuitee