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Hyde Hotel

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Galway

Hyde Hotel places you in the centre of Galway, within just a 5-minute stroll of Eyre Square and within 15 minutes of Quay Street. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Elwoods Bar and Grill, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. A meeting room and limo/town car service are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Galway City Centre hotel include The Fountain and Padraic O'Conaire Statue.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shop Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 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

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Brasserie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hyde Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hyde Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Galway hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hyde Hotel offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Premium digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a bath. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day); discounts available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Elwoods Bar and Grill

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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: from approximately EUR 7.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10.00 per day

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 debit cards
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.
    No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Forster Court
Forster Court Galway
Forster Court Hotel
Forster Court Hotel Galway
Forster Hotel
Hyde Hotel Hotel
Hyde Hotel Galway
Forster Court Hotel
Hyde Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hyde Hotel?

Hyde Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hyde Hotel?

The closest beach to Hyde Hotel is Grattan Beach (1.9 km).

Does Hyde Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hyde Hotel?

No, Hyde Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hyde Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hyde Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hyde Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hyde Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moreen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

jane, australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel closed

We had a booking last week for 6 people arriving from Australia to stay 2 nights. When we arrived there was a sign on door to say closed due to flood but we hadn't been notified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Galway break

Hotel and staff were very good. Noise at night not good but not hotels fault. Was very noisy on street. But very convenient location for shopping and restaurants. Very helpful receptionists.

8/10 Good

Chris, UK

Liked: Staff & service

Nice stay

Really nice stay. The location is great. Its very close to good bars and restaurants. Staff were really friendly. Breakfast was good.Really good value for money. Small downsides, 80's decor (dark wood and creme paint) and the parking, there isnt any and due to some long standing roadworks it took ages to get to the hotel then had to drive around the block to find the multi storey. All took about an hour.

6/10 Okay

BRIAN

Liked: Staff & service

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Excellent location

Great location close to Eyre Square and great pubs and shopping. No need to look any further.

4/10 Poor

Geoffrey, Halifax UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Galway visit

Location was good but we were disturbed in the middle of the night by other drunken guests. Breakfast was v average.

10/10 Excellent

joe, tullamore

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

friendly hotel

nice small hotel staff very friendly in a great location

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

top hotel

Very good hotel. Convenient location. Highly reccomend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sadly we were booked in when there was a group of students from abroad staying, who were extremely loud throughout the night. It can get quite noisy sometimes on the road beside the bus station, but other than that, it was a pleasant stay and will definitely be coming back.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Wee break

Great central place to stay. Close to everything.

8/10 Good

Colin, Cork

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

Great value

Good, great value

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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

Exceeded my expectations!

This hotel is situated in an excellent place in the city core. Literally it is only one or two minutes walk from the train station(only one block away). The hotel was in great condition and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was excellent, exceeding my expectations after having read the reviews. If I I ever find myself back in Ireland/Galway I will definitely go back to this hotel again.

10/10 Excellent

geraldine, ballinasloe

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

Galway get away

Location excellent, room cleanliness excellent and comfortable . Noise from lorries outside early in morning a bit of a bummer but would definitely recommend it. Will definitely be going back again. A

8/10 Good

Breandan, Irl

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

Galway Forster

Excellent location for walking around city centre. Parking an issue, it is close by, but beware, you pay extra (€12 per 24h). Staff very friendly and very helpful. A very pleasant stay.

8/10 Good

Christopher, Melbourne

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

Nice boutique style hotel in centre of town

Very comfortable and central to town

8/10 Good

pauline, ireland

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

Very close to city . Well located

Overnight stay with my daughter which we really enjoyed . Great centre city location with parking in near by public car park at discounted rate . Really enjoyed breakfast esp the fresh fruits and yogurt .

8/10 Good

Anna, Portland, OR

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice affordable hotel in great location

Stayed for two nights when visiting Galway. The staff was friendly, the room was nice enough but could use some updating. Also no safe in the room. The hostel down the street was much cheaper and nicer than this hotel- I'll be staying there next time. If you aren't into hostels, this would be the next best thing for the price.

8/10 Good

leona, donegal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hotel central locatin

Very pleasant an helpful staff room was comfortable an clean, tv had limited channels no sky channels, had tea making facilities, an everything you would need for ur stay, it was close to main shopping area all within walking distance, had a bus stop outside which us great if u want to go off to salt hill or outside the town, enjoyed are stay

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Galway trip

We were on a one night stay over in the Forster Court ,we have stayed in the hotel three or four times before,the location is perfect ,hotel staff very friendly ,especially in the bar.We were very pleased with everything in the hotel, but im afraid breakfast was very disappointing,the food we got seemed to be inferior probably the worst breakfast i have had in any hotel,it definitely needs to be addressed by management.We would stay again,but would skip the breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Milwaukee

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

Beautiful Galway Property

The hotel was perfectly located and wonderfully clean. The restaurant was fantastic. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The only issues we had was minor. For some reason when we returned to the room at night the heat was on and the room was unbelievably hot, even though we had turned it down a few times.

6/10 Okay

niall, dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

decent hotel

nosiest hotel room ever, dont get a room overlooking the road

8/10 Good

lindsey, fort mcmurray

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

Nice hotel location

The Forster Hotel is nice. It's location is great with only a 5 minute walk to the main shopping/ pub area's. The rooms are a little small but that's normal in Europe. Staff were very friendly and helpful!

10/10 Excellent

francis carter, waterford

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

forster court

my stay was amazing , the hotel is well located compare to any other hotels in galway. it's not a big hotel but it's beautiful , comfortable, and only one minnute away from the galway bus station , train station and the eyre square and shops. so i will rate the hotel 4.5/5.