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Skeffington ArmsHotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Eyre Square

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A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and chair. There is a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A reception area with two patterned armchairs, a glass table, and a wooden reception desk.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Eyre Square, Galway, County Galway, H91 FPK2
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small trash bin, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and red bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a phone.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and chair. There is a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Galway

Galway City Centre stay.With a stay at this Galway City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Eyre Square and The Fountain. Padraic O'Conaire Statue and Shop Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shop Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galway Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quay Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 2 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Skeffington ArmsHotel

3-star hotel near Eyre Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 6 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Skeffington ArmsHotel.

This 3-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Skeffington ArmsHotel offers 24 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Eyre Square Hotel
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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,071 reviews
The price is CA $189
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (656 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Skeffington ArmsHotel to the airport?

Skeffington ArmsHotel is 58.9 mi (71-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

As of Oct 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skeffington ArmsHotel on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $182, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Skeffington ArmsHotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Skeffington ArmsHotel.

How close is Skeffington ArmsHotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.2 mi (4-min drive) from Dead Mans Beach and 1.8 mi (8-min drive) from Grattan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Skeffington ArmsHotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Skeffington ArmsHotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Skeffington ArmsHotel have a pool?

Skeffington ArmsHotel does not have a pool.

Does Skeffington ArmsHotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Skeffington ArmsHotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Skeffington ArmsHotel to downtown Galway?

Skeffington ArmsHotel is 0.2 mi away from Galway.

Skeffington ArmsHotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 524 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 524 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 524 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 524 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 524 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic Staff, great location, good food served with big smiles
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great bar. Great location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. A/c in the rooms was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel right in the city center with a great pub below
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My second stay at Skeffington Arms. Conveniently located, clean and comfortable but most importantly an amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So walkable and staff was super friendly. Really nice room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderfully staffed, centrally located, gem of a hotel with spacious rooms. Both train and bus stations are very close by. The staff is so friendly and helpful! We thoroughly enjoyed The Skeffington Arms! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good room, lots of nightlife downstairs which we enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent location. Have rooms that are quite quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The restaurant attached to the hotel is gorgeous and delicious, but be aware that it is also a night club that goes until 2am. Luckily, the rooms come with earplugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to everything and parking is available which the hotel provides a great explanation of how to access. Despite it being a late night venue our room was very quiet and we enjoyed breakfast that was available - really good value. Would recommend’
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice place but expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was 5 stars! Friendly staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older hotel but great location. Comfortable bed and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very friendly and the location is right in Eyre Square. Love the u2 quote on the ceiling
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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If going punning in Galway, this is the place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and very friendly staff. Room smelled musty and the attached bar is very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location- around the corner from shops and restaurants. Close enough to these features but far enough where it's not impacting your stay with crowds and noise. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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The Skeffington Arms Hotel was a perfect place for our stay in Galway. The hotel is centrally located making seeing the city easy. Offsite parking is close by and the city is very walkable. The hotel is well maintained and quaint. The bar/lounge next door has great food and music. Very happy with this location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and friendly staff. Rooms were small but clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best location in Galway, but a little noisy as it is over a bar after all. But, if that’s your jam then this is the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is in a great location….walking distance to everything. However, it’s definitely a bit run down. The carpeting and bathrooms need renovations. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was small but well designed and comfortable. The bar staff were fantastic and leadership the night we were there was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026