In the heart of Galway, Eyre Square Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with a restaurant, bar, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy in-room WiFi and take advantage of tour/ticket assistance to explore nearby attractions like Galway Harbour. Guests rave about the breakfast and helpful staff.
Eyre Square Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Galway Harbour. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Le Bistro Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
51 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 16 per day; discounts available)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 3
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Phone
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Le Bistro Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Red Square Bar - This café serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 12 for children
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 16 per day (3281 ft away)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Eyre Square Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Eyre Square Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Eyre Square Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Eyre Square Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Eyre Square Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Eyre Square Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Eyre Square Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Eyre Square (1-min walk) and Galway Harbour (8-min walk), along with Galway City Museum (9-min walk) and Galway Bay (10-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Eyre Square Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Le Bistro Restaurant.
What's the area around Eyre Square Hotel like?
Eyre Square Hotel is in Galway City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Galway Station and 4 minutes' walk from Shop Street. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very central.
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Reviews
Eyre Square Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a great variety of food choices. (90 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2026
Best location in Galway. Take some Lally day tours and get picked up right out front.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2026
Very Nice place. Nice staff, good food and drink. Best location. Close to everything but quiet.
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2026
Very clean hotel!
McKenna
McKenna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2026
The bar was well stocked and the restaurant was good. The room was nothing special but it was clean. Housekeeping was very good and attentive, which is a plus! The location is truly the best part.
Antonio
Antonio, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2026
Great location hotel central to all things Galway. staff friendly and accommodating clean with house keeping changing towels daily(if wished)good choice of Breakfast items ( weak coffee is the only negative)
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2026
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was a good size for 2 people in a twin room. Thank you!
G
G, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2025
Hotel is great
Close to all shopping centres and the square and
Christmas market
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2026
Location was awesome, room was clean, staff were friendly. My TV just was not working and my room kinda smelt off. Older hotel I suppose.
Chris
Chris, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2025
Great location staff willing to help with everything
Phillip
Phillip, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 17, 2026
Great location! Close to train/bus station, shopping and great pubs with live music. Clean room and nice showers.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2025
Loved the location, quick check-in and the bar and restaurant.
joan
joan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2025
Great location, right next to the Eyre Square and shopping district.
Miel
Miel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2025
Room was clean, excellent location
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
The bartender at the connected restaurant, Luke, was extremely kind and such a warm welcome into Galway. Hotel was clean and homey, exactly what we wanted and needed, perfect location in the heart of Galway.
Isabella
Isabella, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2026
Been a few times to the Eyre Square hotel every time they are friendly, polite and attentive. Rooms are spacious and modern with plenty of outlets and fast wifi. The hotel has a lovely hotel bar as well
Oisin
Oisin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Great location, staff is awesome
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2025
Staff was very nice.
Beverly
Beverly, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2025
Centrally situated, tourist hotel
Fraser
Fraser, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2025
Right in the heart of Galway close to shops and dining amazing stuff. We had a great stay.
Cathy
Cathy, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 25, 2026
Very welcoming and helpful receptionist. Comfortable room. Breakfast was well presented.
Carmel
Carmel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2025
The location is great and the staff were very helpful.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 14, 2025
Great location
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2025
Great location, definitely a very small room but was only there one night. Front desk staff were amazing and had a ton of recommendations for lots of spots close by.
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 2025
Great location
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2025
Great location, good breakfast. Easy walking distance to great Pubs.