HYDE Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1592 reviews)
Forster Street, Off Eyre Square , Galway , IE

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great, central location
Friendly and adorable staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Comfortable beds
Good on-site bar and restaurant
Baggage storage available
Cons:
Rooms can be very small with limited storage
No ironing board and some missing in-room conveniences
Occasional slow service, especially at breakfast
Some rooms noisy or with limited/no windows
Occasional long waits for lifts
Price seen as slightly high by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple guests called the hotel clean and commented on good room cleanliness and overall tidy public areas.
Service
8.6
Staff frequently described as friendly and adorable, with specific praise for servers and bar staff; some reports of slow service at breakfast and occasional waits.
Location
9.6
Repeatedly praised as a great, convenient location close to pubs, restaurants and transport — a consistently strong positive across reviews.
Room Quality
7.2
Several complaints about small rooms, limited storage (no drawers/wardrobe), low ceilings, lack of windows in some rooms, and noise; beds were generally comfortable.
Amenities
8.8
Good on-site bar and restaurant and useful services like baggage storage, but some in-room conveniences were lacking (no ironing board, limited mirrors, awkward hairdryer placement, occasional missing small touches).
Value for Money
8
Generally decent value thanks to location and comfort, but a few guests noted price felt a little high and breakfast offerings were inconsistent compared to expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Mixed reports: several guests loved the food and praised particular dishes and ambience, while others found some menu items or breakfast to be mediocre or slow to be served.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall a positive stay driven by location, cleanliness and friendly staff, tempered by small rooms, breakfast/service slowdowns and some missing in-room conveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 13:48

Property Description

Modern Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Galway City

Central Location: Situated next to the train and bus stations, and a minute’s walk from Eyre square, the HYDE Hotel is conveniently located in the vibrant East Village of Galway City.

Comfortable Accommodation: The hotel offers stylish bedrooms with amenities like flat-screen TVs, power showers, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Vibrant Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in delicious locally sourced food at the HYDE Bar&Gin Parlour and enjoy live music until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, making it a hotspot for entertainment in Galway City.

Experience the best of Galway's hospitality and entertainment at the HYDE Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that the card used to make the booking must be present upon arrival along with a matching photo ID. Guests may be denied access if they fail to provide these documents.

For group bookings of 3 and more rooms special terms and conditions apply.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.
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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1592 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Dimitri • solo_traveller • be
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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LIA • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

It was very luxurious.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • ca
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kendra • couple • us
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • extended_group • us
10
A great place to stay in Galway!
Pros:

Conveniently located

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • au
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Modern, comfortable and great location.

Cons:

Noisy garbage tucks in the lane next to our suites window at 5am.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
6
OK
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Nohotelparkingfound1inchinsectintowelnobiscuitwithteainbedroomnofloormatforshowereveningmealbadoverpriced

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • au
10
Superb service from friendly staff.
Pros:

Excellent staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • extended_group • us
10
Wonderful all around!
Pros:

Amazing location
Friendly staff
Bar and restaurant are lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • ie
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
8
Very Nice Bar, Restaurant with Efficient Staff
Pros:

Excellent location with paid parking 5 minutes away. The staff was very friendly and the room was clean. Breakfast was excellent and efficient for a 3 star hotel.

Cons:

The air conditioning unit in room 110, a deluxe double, made a buzzing sound periodically throughout the night. Made it difficult to sleep.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Florence • extended_group • lu
8
Pros:

la décoration de la chambre, la douche, les lits, le porridge et les fruits du petit déjeuner

Cons:

le café du petit déjeuner, le bruit devant l'hôtel pendant la nuit

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Susan • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Restaurant and coffee shop were great.

Cons:

Room was very noisy from the street traffic.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Steffen • solo_traveller • de
9
Insgesamt bleibt der Aufenthalt in guter Erinnerung. Ob das Erlebnis Galway die hohen Hotelpreise rechtfertigt bleibt fr
Pros:

Lage ist noch ausreichend zentral, Parken mit App oder im Parkhaus (nicht vom Hotel), Personal ist super freundlich, tolles Ambiente, sehr schönes Zimmer ohne Fenster (fehlt nicht), super gemütliches Bett, großartiges Restaurant zum Abend und leckeres Frühstück á-la-carte

Cons:

Preis ist zwar vergleichbar, wirkt aber unangemessen hoch.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Coastal13758893735 • Family
10
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Beautiful rooms! Great staff. Right near city center. Parking lot next door.

2026-08-17 • via Tripadvisor
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tullio • extended_group • it
4
Delusione
Pros:

Ristorante e sala colazione erano perfette, hotel in buona posizione.

Cons:

Le stanze sono piccole, il condizionatore era molto rumoroso e la camera non è stata rifatta, ne sono stati cambiati gli asciugamani

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Shauna • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very central, food was amazing and staff very friendly 😁

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee