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Skeffington ArmsHotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a nightclub, steps from Eyre Square

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Enjoy a warm and inviting dining experience in this traditional restaurant with a classic ceiling design, wooden flooring, and comfortable seating areas.
Experience a vibrant hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and desk, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Relax in this inviting corner room with a view, featuring two comfortable armchairs and a stylish table.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a large window with a view of the outdoors, a comfortable seating area with armchairs and a glass table, and a reception desk with a computer and telephone.
Experience the charm of this historic hotel, featuring a classic facade with decorative elements and a prominent entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Experience a vibrant hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and desk, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and window with curtains.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, nightstand, and window with curtains.

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 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 (SNN) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Skeff Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪An Pucan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oyster Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Skeffington ArmsHotel

Hotel with a nightclub, steps from Eyre Square
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.

Languages

English

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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

  • 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
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.

We should mention

  • 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 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 9 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skeffington ArmsHotel on 10 Aug 2025 start from NZ$335.68, 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. 264 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 371 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

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

8/10 Good

Hester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent! Loved the music. The ONLY thing was the bed. WORST MATTRESS on our entire trip. It was hard and thin.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great boutique hotel right in the middle of Eyre Square. It is walkable to all kinds of shopping restaurants bars and the riverfront. Parking was a nightmare but it will be for any place in this area honestly. They did validate so it was about half price to park. The room and interior had kind of a Hollywood feel to it, which wasn’t bad but just a bit odd. Everything was clean and the staff was exceptionally friendly. The best part was the attached bar. It stayed open late and had a live musician until 10pm. Prices were also very reasonable. They also provide complimentary earplugs in the rooms but I didn’t need them. Highly recommended. Just mentally prepare for the parking and traffic challenge if you’re driving. Other than that a great choice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness
We were above the bar which made it noisy at night. The earplugs they provided didn’t really cut it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizanne

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

Cute and quirky hotel

What a cute and quirky hotel! Service was great and bar downstairs was fun. We were warned of noise from the bar downstairs however didn't hear a thing! Hotel even had song lyrics on the ceilings of the rooms- very fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Galway! 5 minute walk to the train station and the pick up for Galway Tours. Clean and comfortable room and reasonably quiet considering the bar downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

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

Good for young people going out

A great hotel for young people partying in Galway, for families doing tours or exploring probably better to go somewhere else. The attached pub downstairs has music until 2am Thurs-Sat, 12am Sun-Wed. Staff is very friendly, but the description should make that clear so people know.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location & staff. Was a bit noisy at nighttime.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Skeffington Arms. Great food and music downstairs, the room was immaculate and well-designed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was fine and location perfect Food service in the bar was just ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaroslaw

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

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, nice staff and clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

zeline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Easily accommodated a room change for us. Manager was very friendly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing and our room was quiet despite a lot going on in the pub downstairs. I appreciated the parking validation too. Cut the price of parking more than in half!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Loved our stay!

We loved it! All of the staff were friendly and helpful. We felt immediately welcome. The room was basic but all we needed. Breakfasts were delicious and varied enough to have something different each day. The hotel provide earplugs because of the noise of the bar downstairs but we found the room quiet and slept easily. The proximity to nightlife and sightseeing made it a perfect walkable location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barkley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Skeffington Arms is a super cool property. The only drawbacks are that one end of the restaurant smelled a little bit like a bathroom, the heater in our room would not shut off so I finally had to turn off the power to it, and it's a bit noisy late at night when music is playing in the restaurant. But overall, it was great, and we will stay there again next time we are in Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

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

Best Location and better Customer Service!

The location can't be beat. It is literally on Eyre Square in the heart of Galway, right next to 10 Euro a day carpark and 2 minute walk from the Train station. The breakfast was huge and tasty. I will definitely return. The part that stood out was the customer service! From reception to the dining room to the cleaning staff everyone was so nice and went above and beyond the usual. They didn't just help. They took the time to chat and offer advice. It was so welcoming. WELL DONE TO ALL!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025