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Skeffington ArmsHotel

3.0 star property

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6 bars/lounges
Reception
Reception
Twin Room
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Galway

With a stay at Skeffington ArmsHotel, you'll be centrally located in Galway, steps from Eyre Square and 7 minutes by foot from Quay Street. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Fountain and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Padraic O'Conaire Statue.

What's nearby

  • Shop Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eyre Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quay Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galway Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 2 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Skeffington ArmsHotel

Hotel with a nightclub, steps from Eyre Square
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 6 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Skeffington ArmsHotel has a restaurant on site.
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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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.

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Skeffington ArmsHotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 390 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great. The rooms were nice, and the pub downstairs was really funky with good music and drinks. I especially liked the staff working the desk. They were super helpful and friendly, particularly Siobahn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely hotel and staff were wonderful. There was live music that was loud though, and we were hoping for good sleep. Maybe we should have known that Galway city centre is lively. We had never been there before.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was old. Bed not very comfy. Tiny bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Rochester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay with excellent location, convenient walk to lots of attractions. Bathroom was like new. Would have been nicer if we could open the windows.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Galway

We were delighted with our stay at the Skeffington! The location was perfect, staff was so attentive, friendly and responsive and the room itself was spotless and comfortable. Their signage made everything very easy and the extra amenities: bottled water, chocolate, biscuits were all an unexpected treat. We will definitely stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chelsea

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun old hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The long walk

The room decor and lyrics on the ceiling was a cool touch. Live band and attentive staff made a great stay. The fact that there could be a link (maybe not) to skeffington in Leicestershire. Really good food, disappointed we could not make the quiz as it sounded brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location in Galway

Super location and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Provided a great location to explore Galway countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Princeton Texas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great. It’s definitely worth a younger crowd who doesn’t mind a lot of music because the place is bumping at night, but it was so cute. The decor was cute. The people were amazing there. I had a great time my mom not so much lol
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager, Nial was ever present, cheerful and always helpful. Located at the center is Galloway. Room was spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the Skeffington and the staff was wonderful, especially Niall at the front desk. There is a restaurant/bar attached and a really great pizza place next door. Location was 5 stars! Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raghu

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

8/10 Good

Fred

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property location is PERFECT! In the heart of Eyre Square and all the pubs, restaurants and shopping within walking distance. The Skeff Pub was awsome for any time of the day. Also visited the adjacent coffee shop NERO quite often for early morning and afternoon coffee. Great little spot!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Great location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with endless bars and public spaces. Clean and well appointed rooms with a slightly funky decor. Easy walk to sights, pubs, restaurants, salthill and we even walked to Pearse Stadium. Staff was professional and very friendly, especially Siobahn who was tremendously helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff. Easy check in/ out . Great location. Great bar/ restaurant attached with live music
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adjacent to Eyre square. Room had aircon, plenty of places nearby to eat and drink. A little difficult to find if you are driving. Traffic in the area is atrocious. You can just hear the bass from the pub band so, not too good if you are a light sleeper. Reception was great and showed me on Google maps how to get to the validated parking. Enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Big rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly Attached to bar Location location location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025