Eyre Square Hotel

Hotels
8 (4793 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 4793 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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Aíshling • couple • ie
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jane • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • it
10
Pros:

Colazione eccezionale compresa nel prezzo in un meraviglioso pub

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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D.L. • family_with_children • it
8
Ottima posizione, consigliato.
Pros:

Hotel in posizione comodissima al centro. Camere spaziose e pulite. Per chi arriva in auto, c'è il parcheggio della città aperto h24. Buon rapporto qualità/prezzo.

Cons:

Colazione scarsa, da migliorare.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Ronnie • extended_group • us
7
Would stay again if it was cooler in the room
Pros:

Location and breakfast

Cons:

Warm, internet problems and noisy when window was open

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Breege • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • gb
7
All in all I would recommend this hotel for short stays and would def consider it again when in Galway.
Pros:

Hotel extremely convenient to train station and Eyre square. Food and room comfort good

Cons:

First room we were allocated had very loud noise and food smells from ducting from kitchens. Receptionist very helpful in relocating us on second morning. Rooms at back quieter but dull, front rooms appeared brighter but we didn’t want street noise.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Eoin • couple • au
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Frédéric • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • extended_group • se
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Sinead Moloney • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Professional and helpful staff. Breakfast was fine, good choice., Location was excellent, very central.

Cons:

The bedroom was a bit small, but other than that, everything was fine.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Homer Z.F. Yao • extended_group • tw
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Frédérique • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pros:

L'emplacement est parfait.

Cons:

La chambre côté route était bruyante.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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S.morandi • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Posizione ottima, colazione molto buona e abbondante, camera ampia con bagno piuttosto nuovo, parcheggio convenzionato a 12€

Cons:

Avevamo chiesto la culla ma non era presente, fatto richiesta in reception e ce l' hanno montata subito

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • ie
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Jack • solo_traveller • ie
7
Great location but some issues
Pros:

The location was perfect for restaurants, shops and the railway station. Staff were very friendly and there was a decent hot breakfast buffet.

Cons:

The room had no fridge to keep food or drink in, the reading lights on eithr side of the bed didn't work, and the TV had several channels that didn't work (it also wasn't a smart TV, so there was no option to cast from other devices we had). There was also some construction work going on beside and what sounded like right above our room (we were on the top floor) from 9am every morning.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • couple • fr
8
Pros:

L’emplacement très central, chambre propre et confortable.
Petit déjeuner inclus et très correct

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Ronan • couple • ie
10
Lovely hotel in the centre of Galway. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Great location in the middle of town. Close to all bars, shops and restaurants.

Cons:

No parking available and parking is expensive even with hotel discount. In fairness the hotel explained the best options for parking

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
4
Good location but for the prices charged a decent sized room and noise reduction is expected esp. after 11pm
Pros:

Convenient location

Cons:

Overpriced
Small room with furniture aka n to a college dorm
Noise within building at night disruptive

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee