Skeffington Arms Hotel

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Eyre Square , Galway , IE

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Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable stay
Good amenities
Cons:
Noise from the bar
Room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Rooms are dated but clean and comfortable.
Service
9.3
Staff was incredibly friendly, especially Sioban.
Location
9.34
Great location walkable to the bus station and most tourist attractions.
Room Quality
8.29
Room over bar was noisy, but bedding was comfortable.
Amenities
9.32
The bar downstairs was fun with great live music.
Value for Money
8.78
Worth the price for a great stay.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Loved the bar and eating areas.
Overall Experience
9.3
Experience was amazing; highly recommended stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:38

Property Description

Welcome to The Skeffington Arms in the heart of Galway

Modern Rooms and Vibrant Atmosphere
Experience our bright and modern rooms overlooking Eyre Square. Enjoy the vibrant bar and restaurant, along with Galway's largest cocktail bar. The stylish bar with a 10-foot-high HD big screen is perfect for a night of entertainment.

Delicious Dining Options and Entertainment
Indulge in locally sourced food at The Skeff Bar & Kitchen. With 6 bars spread over several floors, including a 57-inch HD 3D plasma screen and 7 sport screens, our entertainment options are endless.

Convenient Amenities and Special Offers
Benefit from free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Take advantage of our 50% parking reduction at The Q Car Park, open 24/7.

Book your stay at The Skeffington Arms now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Early check-out is available on request at the hotel.

Please note that secure parking is available at the Q car park inside the Eyre Square shopping center. The 24-hour rate for parking is EUR 10, please present your parking ticket at reception upon arrival.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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Manuela • couple • it
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Brett • extended_group • gb
10
We felt safe in the hotel and surrounding area / irish people are so friendly
Pros:

Breakfast lasted us nearly all day

Hop on bus was nearby

Everything was near xx shops and entertainment

Cons:

Journey from Knock airport was over an hour

But thats because Ireland has such vast country side

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • couple • us
10
Pros:

The location was perfect - close to the train station, rental car offices and within walking distance to lots of shopping , restaurants, pubs and local cultural sites.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Steven • extended_group • us
10
Very cool place and great pub
Pros:

Great, funky hotel in a historic building right on the main square

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Charlene • couple • ie
10
Highly recommend location alone is a win
Pros:

Fantastic location, really friendly staff and clean rooms

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • us
9
Pros:

Close to everything! Breakfast was great.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
F
Flynn • couple • ie
8
Staff so friendly and welcoming
Pros:

Central , comfortable , clean

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Rory • couple • ca
4
I wouldn’t choose to stay again.
Pros:

It was central in Galway and the staff we helpful

Cons:

They made a mistake without booking - we booked a twin for my son and I. They did their best to rectify, but it was still far less than adequate. And music played in the bar to 2am - the base easily making its way into our room.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
4
Don’t expect a good nights sleep here
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Beds were terrible
Loud music from downstairs bar until after 2 am

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
A
Annette • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Läge, personal, frukost

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

The location was great. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The downstairs bar was also very fun.it can be loud but the windows are pretty soundproof.

Cons:

NA

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • ie
8
Pros:

The bathroom sparkled. It was so clean. I loved the room decor.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Viviana • solo_traveller • us
10
Pub atmosphere was great and a huge bonus!
Pros:

Everything was amazing!

Cons:

The hotel drop off was not convenient for our 95 yr old father in law. Because hotel borders pedestrian walkway.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • de
9
Galway live
Pros:

Großes Zimmer, sauber und modern. Die Lage des Hotels wirklich zentral. Jeden Abend Livemusik im Pub (2-3 Musiker nacheinander). Sehr gutes Frühstück.

Cons:

Alles war sehr gut. Man sollte nur am besten mit dem Auto nicht während der Rushhour anreisen, da das Parkhaus auch zentral liegt.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • ie
7
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Fergal • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • ca
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee