Eyre Square Hotel

Hotels
8 (4855 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 4855 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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Grant • couple • us
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • us
10
Perfect place to stay in Galway
Pros:

Perfect location to everything. 2 minutes walk from bus Just across the street from the park. Close to shops and 2 great pubs across the street
Breakfast was outstanding

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • extended_group • us
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • ie
6
Shocking price for basis accomodation.
Pros:

Location was great and bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

Very expensive for a very basic hotel. We booked a twin room but room was set up as a double and was so small that the beds couldn’t really be pulled apart. When I queried this with the night staff, they were flippant and cheeky. We were too tired to argue. Breakfast was included and was average. Food was cold in the Bain Marie by the time we had breakfast. At checkout when we mentioned the lack of a twin room, they were flippant receptionist offered us coffee etc to compensate but we’d already had breakfast. But at least she tried !

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • couple • gb
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Brennan • solo_traveller • ie
9
Cons:

Tap was loose on the sink

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
8
Good location.
Pros:

Good location. Cleaning staff went above and beyond.

Cons:

Hot water and water pressure was poor. Lack of drop off area for baggage a nuisance.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Angeline • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • couple • au
4
Convenient but overall disappointing
Pros:

Close to the train, walking distance. Very convenient and close to all the shops.

Cons:

Very noisy, with kegs being rolled out at 0600 in the morning and constant street cleaners at the same time. Hot water ran out. Double bed just a double and quite uncomfortable to sleep on. Also room very hot, Doona was too hot no top sheet. So had to take the doona out of cover so we could cover ourselves.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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June • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Fridge in room

Cons:

Breakfast needs to be better quality and better cooked, lighting also could be brighter as the ambience was very dull. Not a room you would want to spend much time in

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

Ambienti moderni e ben tenuti, camera confortevole. A due passi dal centro.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Maike • couple • de
5
Für eine Nacht als Zwischenstopp ok, aber mehr auch nicht
Pros:

Freundliches Personal

Cons:

Zimmer nicht ganz sauber, zu teuer für das was man bekommt

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Karla • couple • us
9
Pros:

Great location and very clean

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Clodagh • couple • ie
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mary Beth • extended_group • us
10
The frony desk beyond helpful. The breakfast unbelievable. Location prefect.
Pros:

Our room was spotless and we were well cared for by the staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • couple • us
7
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Flávio • family_with_children • br
7
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jane • family_with_children • us
9
Great
Pros:

Brea fast wonderful. The best! The great staff made it perfect. Location was perfect for our needs.

Cons:

If I must find one unlikable quality, it was the elevator door that closed too quickly for a senior with luggage. But we adjusted to that eventually.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee