The Victoria Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (4760 reviews)
Queen Street , Eyre Square , Galway , IE

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Food quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.76
Several reviews mention dirty carpets and unclean cushions.
Service
9.23
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.27
Multiple reviews highlight the hotel's excellent location.
Room Quality
8.22
Rooms are described as clean and comfortable but with some notes on noise and temperature.
Amenities
8.25
General comments on amenities suggest they are adequate but could include more.
Value for Money
7.71
Concerns about food quality and parking fees relative to overall cost.
Food and Beverage
7.26
Mixed reviews, including experiences of raw food and overpriced breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.73
Most guests express overall satisfaction despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:55

Property Description

City Centre Location in Galway
Located in the heart of Eyre Square, The Victoria Hotel offers convenience with its proximity to the bus and train station. Explore Galway's vibrant city center right at your doorstep.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Enjoy spacious en-suite rooms adorned in warm colors, equipped with modern conveniences like TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Relax in comfort during your stay.

Dining Experiences at Queen Street
Indulge in fresh, cooked-to-order dishes at our restaurant and gastro bar. With diverse menus catering to all dietary needs, including vegetarian and vegan options, savor the flavors of Queen Street.

Experience the best of Galway with us at The Victoria Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay in the heart of the city.

Important information:

Please note that if a visa debit card is provided a preauthorisation if required will hold for up to three working weeks on the card, alternatively you can contact us prior to arrival with a credit card number where the pre-authorization will hold for up to 5 working days.

The hotel requests that guests forward the rooming list for all rooms prior to arrival.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that the property doesn't accept cash payments for accommodations. Guests can use cash in Food & Beverage outlets.

Here at The Victoria Hotel we are city center located in Eyre Square Galway, next to the bus and train station. It offers spacious rooms with attached bathroom, a restaurant and a full service bar in Queen Street, Galway's newest Gastro bar.

Rooms at the hotel are decorated in warm colors and feature private bathrooms and hairdryers. They also include a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel.

Our guests can benefit from a special overnight parking rate at the nearby Q-Park multi-story car park located on Merchants Road.

Here at The Victoria Hotel we pride ourselves on fresh elements through our fresh, cooked to order dishes. Our exciting menu's cater for all dietary requirements along with vegetarian and vegan options available as well throughout the day.

Our Breakfast service is offered in our Restaurant from 7.30am until 10am midweek and from 8am until 11am at the weekends. Come try our hot food menu all cooked to order for each plate.

At our Queen Street Gastro bar we open from 10am every morning for our fantastic barista style coffee's and our freshly made café option's. We offer our Lunch menu from 12pm until 3.45pm Monday to Sunday, our Á la carte menu from 4pm until 8.45pm. Along with our fresh menus along and our signature cocktail menu we ensure you experience Queen Street at its very best.

We are located just off Eyre Square with all major attractions and tour operators departing nearby. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Our Front Office team is available from 7.30am until 11pm everyday, we are always more than happy to help.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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
Airport code: SNN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 4760 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.76
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 7.71
Food and Beverage: 7.26
Overall Experience: 8.73
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Ruth • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Lindy • couple • au
8
Our room was clean and comfortable and the hotel close to attractions in Galway.
Pros:

Our room was comfortable and the hotel was within walking distance to key Galway attractions. Check-in was fuss free and staff were friendly. Good value for money. Parking is at a nearby public car park, with cost subsidised by the hotel. It was a short walk with our luggage.

Cons:

We dined in the restaurant, service was a bit slow and the floor was sticky, not quite the experience we expected based on the quality of the rest of the hotel.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • family_with_children • us
7
Location good but probably there are better hotels for the price
Pros:

good location for ferry to Aran Islands and Eyre Square (restaurants and shops)

Cons:

meh breakfast (dodgy fruit salad, lukewarm scrambled eggs) - 1 person cannot see TV from their bed - no fridge or iron

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jeremiah • solo_traveller • ie
9
Very central location
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Damien • family_with_children • ie
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Room size was smaller than expected and heat/ac was no where to be found

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • es
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was perfect - easy for entry from states - easy access to train to Galway. I left my jacket and they shipped with ease south!! Everyone kind and nice.

Don’t expect best Guinness or Irish just yet. They have a lot of xpats - more international- but that’s what you go to dingle!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • ch
6
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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nieck • couple • nl
8
Lovely hotel meeting expectations
Pros:

Good location not far from the station, the city centre, the tour bus departure point and the harbour. Spacious enough, quiet room with a comfortable bed. We struggled a little bit to close the door quietly, so as not to disturb other guests. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet, but would suggest turning the volume down on the music.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • fr
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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MGP • couple • hr
8
Conveniently located hotel to explore Galway
Pros:

Nice hotel at a great location to explore the city centre. Good breakfast.

Cons:

Everything was okay.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • au
10
Excellent hotel, friendly staff and great location.
Pros:

Very comfortable and clean staying a great location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Ogilvie • couple • us
9
Pros:

Locations was good. Parking is offsite

Cons:

Parking offsite

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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cameron • couple • gb
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Superb Hotel. Perfect location within 5 minutes walk of the train and coach stations. Great city centre location. Staff were all excellent.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Christine • extended_group • us
10
Would recommend this hotel and would stay again.
Pros:

Just steps to many pubs, shops, Eyre Square park, and a full shopping center. The hotel is set back a block from the busier streets so it is nice and quiet in the rooms.

Cons:

No problems

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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ERICA • couple • us
4
Cons:

hotel was gross, staff was all over the place, TV didn't work, blood on sheets. just gross

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • au
7
Pros:

Clean hotel with comfortable bed.

Cons:

The view from our room was an ugly parking area & the noise from air conditioning units near our window made it noisy and inhibited us from opening the window.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • ie
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee