The Victoria Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (4703 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 4703 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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Andries couple nl
7
Pros:

Makkelijk te bereiken leuke locatie

Cons:

kamer was erg warm door de erker en geen airco

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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paige couple gb
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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anouk couple fr
8
Pros:

emplacement idéal pour découvrir la ville et le port

Cons:

petit déjeuner, beaucoup de choses mais peu qualitatif

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
M
Martina couple gb
7
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Pavel couple ie
2
Stay somewhere else.
Pros:

Breakfast was good. However, there was very little choice for vegetarians, with even cheese missing. Also, the layout was chaotic: hot food was on one side of the room, bread on the other, coffee in one area, and milk elsewhere. Once you figure out the route, it is ok, but there is definitely room for improvement, especially at €220 per night.

The food was tasty, and the hotel staff were pleasant. The Mexican barman was great.

Cons:

Hotel room 102: No wardrobe?? The view was directly onto metal platform leading to what appeared to be a shed. The possibility of changing rooms was non-existent. The window was extremely dirty, which was surprising given that it could easily be cleaned from the platform directly in front of it...

There was also an unwashed red pillow with white stains that one should not touch without gloves...

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
E
Edmondson family_with_children us
5
Just a place to shower and sleep - too warm at night even with fan
Pros:

We did not have breakfast at the hotel.

Cons:

No AC, work towels - no outlets near mirror fir dryer hair. Would not recommend.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
M
McDivitt solo_traveller ca
6
Ok but not fabulous
Pros:

It’s quaintness

Cons:

It was HOT

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
F
Fenella couple gb
10
Great Stay in Galway
Pros:

Location

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Natalie extended_group au
8
Would stay here again good value for money
Pros:

Very good location breakfast at a good and we also had a meal in restaurant which was good.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Jüri couple ee
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Anna couple ua
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
A
aleta couple us
7
Loved Galway and this hotel was perfectly located
Pros:

Was clean, staff were helpful and it was a great location.

Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Alberto extended_group it
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
K
konstantinos extended_group gr
9
Perfect location for a city break in Galway.
Pros:

Perfect location! Great breakfast

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
S
Stoudemire couple us
8
enjoyed the hotel
Pros:

the rooms where very clean and comfortable. the bar was very nice

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
F
Flávio solo_traveller br
9
Tudo muito próximo em uma lindíssima cidade.
Pros:

Localização.
Amabilidade dos funcionários.

Cons:

Quarto apertado e sem vista.
Se a Booking tivesse sido mais clara durante a reserva, eu teria pago mais por um quarto melhor.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Amy extended_group us
8
Good location and clean, but pricey for a hotel without A/C.
Pros:

Great location to access all the sights, shops and pubs of central Galway. Also a lot of the tour companies start and end their tours right across the street which is convenient.

Cons:

No air conditioning and rooms are tight. One window offers very little air flow in a room with no air conditioning and the small fan didn’t do much.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
D
David couple fr
6
Pros:

le petit-déjeuner, la situation géographique, près de la gare , personnel à l'écoute

Cons:

hôtel bruyant, un moteur extérieur donnant sur la chambre, heureusement éteint la nuit...
un groupe festif assez bruyant a animé l’hôtel durant une partie de la soirée.

Chambre plutôt sombre.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Marita couple ie
8
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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fiona extended_group ie
8
Okay stay but the heat in the room was unbearable I won't stay here again due to this
Pros:

Lovely stay 1 night, breakfast was nice too

Cons:

It was very warm in the room with no AC only a fan provided unable to open windows this was disappointing

2026-08-10 via Nuitee