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Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Forster Street, Galway, County Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room Single Use

Double Room Single Use

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Jekyll & Hyde 2-bedroom Suite

Jekyll & Hyde 2-bedroom Suite

  • 104 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Galway

Located in Galway (Galway City Centre), Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) is within a 5-minute walk of Eyre Square and The Fountain. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Padraic O'Conaire Statue and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Shop Street.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Quay Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galway Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spanish Arch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Galway - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Eyre Square
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) offers 50 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 50 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a living plant wall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's bar/lounge, HYDE Bar, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
HYDE Bar - This pub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • HYDE Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property is located in a busy area and has a bar with live music at night. Guests may experience related noise on weekends and most weekdays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 14.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per night (656 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

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.

Property is also known as

Forster Court Hotel Galway
Forster Court Galway
Forster Court
Forster Court Hotel
Hyde The Forster Court
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Hotel
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Galway
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Hotel Galway

Reviews

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 680 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Great bed and pillows. Perfect location. Very nice staff. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Good location but not the most comfortable

While in a great location, it felt like trendy decor was prioritized over more meaningful renovations. The restaurant and bar were beautiful, but flies frequented the "clean" glassware. While we loved Galway, this hotel wasn't the most comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Boynton Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in good location for walking to sights. Clean,comfy bed, Nespresso coffee machine in room. Deluxe double room was large and had A/C which we didn’t need. (saw a regular double and it looked very small). Nice toiletries. Shower was a combo with bath tub and a deep step in. Large screen TV with what seemed to be satellite TV. Folks in reception very nice and helpful. Very close to train station. Nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was super clean and everybody was very friendly. Nice accommodations great location, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Rooms were clean and current. Food and dining room were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great location; HVAC system hard to control.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen, Stamford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the little green balcony we had. It made the room feel very cozy. The room was very clean and the perfect size.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel we stayed in while visiting Ireland. Clean, great location, easy to park, friendly staff and good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Good staff. Short walking distance to many different hotspots.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Rooms were extremely hot. Staff had three fans in there but it just circulated hot air. Made it difficult to sleep at night Noise of fans & heat of room. Not the best!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hotel with character that is both close enough to Galway's city center without being too close that it keeps you awake at night. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating! Would stay at the Hyde again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under renovation but barely noticeable during the stay. Off site parking was very convenient (2 min walk). Breakfast was excellent. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of this place was ideal! It was close to parking, and walkabale to all the cool locations in Galway. There is a bus that stops right outside the door and there are so many bars and places to eat close by. My only complaint was service at breakfast. It was slow but otherwise fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located to all the best places. The bathrooms/shower is weird with no door to the shower and no fan. Other than that, this places is excellent. The bar has a really cool vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025