HYDE Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1592 reviews)
Forster Street, Off Eyre Square , Galway , IE

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great, central location
Friendly and adorable staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Comfortable beds
Good on-site bar and restaurant
Baggage storage available
Cons:
Rooms can be very small with limited storage
No ironing board and some missing in-room conveniences
Occasional slow service, especially at breakfast
Some rooms noisy or with limited/no windows
Occasional long waits for lifts
Price seen as slightly high by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple guests called the hotel clean and commented on good room cleanliness and overall tidy public areas.
Service
8.6
Staff frequently described as friendly and adorable, with specific praise for servers and bar staff; some reports of slow service at breakfast and occasional waits.
Location
9.6
Repeatedly praised as a great, convenient location close to pubs, restaurants and transport — a consistently strong positive across reviews.
Room Quality
7.2
Several complaints about small rooms, limited storage (no drawers/wardrobe), low ceilings, lack of windows in some rooms, and noise; beds were generally comfortable.
Amenities
8.8
Good on-site bar and restaurant and useful services like baggage storage, but some in-room conveniences were lacking (no ironing board, limited mirrors, awkward hairdryer placement, occasional missing small touches).
Value for Money
8
Generally decent value thanks to location and comfort, but a few guests noted price felt a little high and breakfast offerings were inconsistent compared to expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Mixed reports: several guests loved the food and praised particular dishes and ambience, while others found some menu items or breakfast to be mediocre or slow to be served.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall a positive stay driven by location, cleanliness and friendly staff, tempered by small rooms, breakfast/service slowdowns and some missing in-room conveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 13:48

Property Description

Modern Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Galway City

Central Location: Situated next to the train and bus stations, and a minute’s walk from Eyre square, the HYDE Hotel is conveniently located in the vibrant East Village of Galway City.

Comfortable Accommodation: The hotel offers stylish bedrooms with amenities like flat-screen TVs, power showers, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Vibrant Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in delicious locally sourced food at the HYDE Bar&Gin Parlour and enjoy live music until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, making it a hotspot for entertainment in Galway City.

Experience the best of Galway's hospitality and entertainment at the HYDE Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that the card used to make the booking must be present upon arrival along with a matching photo ID. Guests may be denied access if they fail to provide these documents.

For group bookings of 3 and more rooms special terms and conditions apply.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1592 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Taryn • couple • ca
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • ie
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Nadim • extended_group • fr
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • ie
9
Pros:

layout of the room

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Poudel • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Such a nice place, stayed 4 days perfect room kind staff. Weather was bad for two days stayed in hotel all day they have cafe , bar, restaurant everything.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Henrik • family_with_children • se
9
Fantastiskt läge och underbar frukost
Pros:

Fantastiskt läge, modernt och en helt underbar frukost! Lätt att parkera inåt huset bakom

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Staff food and location 5star

Cons:

No sausages with an Irish breakfast

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • extended_group • ie
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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anne • extended_group • ie
8
Great hotel, value for money and very clean.
Pros:

Great location. Very clean and very friendly staff. Lauren in particular was great.

Cons:

Room slightly cold.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Juanita • couple • ie
10
Even it was only for 1night stay but this is my second time to stay at Hyde. Good staff good location, will be back soon
Pros:

Very nice and cozy and good location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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MIRANDA • family_with_children • ie
10
would be out hotel of choice in Galway
Pros:

Rooms were immaculate, service and food were amazing, and it was so quiet for the location - parking was also extremely convient

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Pam F. • solo_traveller • us
10
Perfect stay for solo female traveler
Pros:

Customer service was superb.. brought a problem to their attention and within 5 minutes someone was at my door to fix it.

Cons:

No dislikes

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Yago • solo_traveller • ie
10
N/a
Pros:

N/a

Cons:

N/a

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Dimitri • solo_traveller • be
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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LIA • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

It was very luxurious.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • ca
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kendra • couple • us
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • extended_group • us
10
A great place to stay in Galway!
Pros:

Conveniently located

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • au
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Modern, comfortable and great location.

Cons:

Noisy garbage tucks in the lane next to our suites window at 5am.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee