Skeffington Arms Hotel

Hotels
Eyre Square , Galway , ie

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
M
Mariarosaria solo_traveller it
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
T
Thomas extended_group ie
8
Very enjoyable, and will be back
Pros:

The breakfast was very nice, plenty to eat , the location is excellent, we had a very enjoyable stay
Thank you

Cons:

The price of the stay could always be better , but I understand the demand dictates the price

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple it
6
Piacevole soggiorno nel centro di Galway
Pros:

Posizione ottima, stanza molto ampia, letto comodo

Cons:

Il bagno avrebbe bisogno di una bella pulita.
Hotel sopra al pub di notte c’è rumore fino a tardi.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
B
Bruno couple it
9
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
T
Tamara solo_traveller at
9
Pros:

Lage war perfekt - das Pub lässt keine Wünsche offen - Essen war sehr gut.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
K
Kevin extended_group us
7
Pros:

The location was absolutely amazing

Cons:

Rooms can be kind of tight and small but overall it was a very good hotel

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
J
Jamie solo_traveller us
10
Great stay
Pros:

Everyone very nice
Great customer service

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
M
Marina solo_traveller fr
8
Cons:

Arrives à 20h30. Il était difficile de trouver un endroit agréable pour dîner avec nos enfants.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
N
Neil solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

Good location, easy check in and friendly staff.

Cons:

Room air-conditioning not working, small room, expensive for a stay.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
D
Dee solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Location to Eyre square

Cons:

Small room for the price

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
S
Sabine couple ch
6
Ok
Pros:

Neues Bad, zentral

Cons:

Lärm, Musik, Menschen bis 3am
Lüftung die ganze Nacht

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
N
Noreen solo_traveller us
9
Great location & fun hotel in a historical bldg
Pros:

Excellent location, fun and eclectic designs and quotes throughout the hotel. Breakfast was excellent!

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
P
Pedrini solo_traveller ch
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
C
Christy solo_traveller us
9
Skeffy & The Wonderful View of Art Festival Below
Pros:

The security and staff were fantastic. The location was amazing. The music floating up from below was wonderful. The street-facing room provided fantastic views of the white whale and pirate ship out front during the Art Festival. The safe to keep passports & belongings & whatnot was reassuring. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was spacious. The blackout curtains were effective and allowed us to sleep in. The hallways were quiet for the duration of our stay.

Cons:

We came back after dinner & listening to music and almost stepped 3 separate puddles of vomit in front of and on the stairs of the entrance, but we let the bouncers at the bar know and they had it cleaned up fairly quickly.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
C
Clive couple gb
8
Great place right in the centre of everything.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent and great value.

Cons:

This hotel like all in Galway was very expensive - certainly far more than I’ve paid in the past. Given the price, it was disappointing that neither the safe nor the coffee machine worked.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
E
Edel couple ie
7
Central locations
Pros:

Central location, the rooms are lovely. Welcoming, bright comfortable living space.

Cons:

Breakfast was average at best.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
D
Declan couple ie
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
K
Kirsten couple de
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
C
Ciara couple ie
1
Very disappointing
Cons:

Unfortunately, our stay was disappointing due to mould in the hotel room. It was clearly visible and made the room feel damp, unpleasant, and unhygienic. When I raised the issue with the staff, they seemed uninterested and didn’t appear concerned or willing to resolve the problem, which made the experience even more frustrating for the price we paid of €327 for one night. Cleanliness, maintenance, and customer service all need significant improvement. I hope the hotel takes these issues seriously for future guests.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
P
Page extended_group us
8
very nice
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No parking

2026-08-03 via Nuitee