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Skeffington ArmsHotel

Property class: 3

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A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.
A reception area with two patterned armchairs, a glass table, and a wooden reception desk.
A restaurant with a central table, purple seating, and green-lit windows.
A room with two floral-patterned armchairs facing a glass table with a vase of flowers. Large windows with red frames offer a view of the outside.
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 Single 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 Single Beds

About the area

Galway

Skeffington ArmsHotel puts you in the heart of Galway, steps from Eyre Square and within a 10-minute stroll of Quay Street. Highlights at this hotel include 6 bars/lounges, a restaurant and a nightclub. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Galway City Centre hotel include The Fountain and Padraic O'Conaire Statue.

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 (SNN) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Skeffington ArmsHotel

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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Skeffington ArmsHotel offers 24 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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  • Air-conditioning
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1 Nov - 2 Nov
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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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.

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: from 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 all 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

Skeffington ArmsHotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

As of 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skeffington ArmsHotel on 1 Nov 2026 start from NZ$259, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Skeffington ArmsHotel?

The closest beach to Skeffington ArmsHotel is Grattan Beach (1.7 km).

Does Skeffington ArmsHotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

No, Skeffington ArmsHotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Skeffington ArmsHotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Skeffington ArmsHotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 519 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Staff, great location, good food served with big smiles
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. A/c in the rooms was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, lots of nightlife downstairs which we enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Have rooms that are quite quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was 5 stars! Friendly staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but great location. Comfortable bed and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If going punning in Galway, this is the place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and friendly staff. Rooms were small but clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, v friendly staff, great room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very friendly staff but rooms need updating and towels smelled.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026