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The Hardiman

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a restaurant, steps from Eyre Square

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Lounge
Bar (on property)
Exterior
James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Eyre Square, Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Galway

A luxury stay in the heart of Galway awaits you at The Hardiman. You'll find Eyre Square a few steps away and Galway Harbour within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 11 square feet (1 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Galway City Centre hotel include Galway City Museum and Galway Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shop Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quay Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 1 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Brasserie - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Hardiman

Luxury hotel with a restaurant, steps from Eyre Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 11 square feet (1 square metres) and includes conference space. The luxury The Hardiman also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services.

This Victorian Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 11 sq ft of conference space
  • 1 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1852
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hardiman offers 97 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Satellite televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 11 per night)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1852
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 full breakfast: from approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 11 per night (1148 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Hotel Meyrick
Hotel Meyrick Galway
Meyrick
Meyrick Galway
Meyrick Hotel
Meyrick Hotel Galway
Hotel Meyrick
The Hardiman Hotel
The Hardiman Galway
The Hardiman Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Hardiman?

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

Does The Hardiman serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hardiman?

No, The Hardiman does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Hardiman?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hardiman?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Hardiman?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Hardiman Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 269 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay right next to Christmas markets. Fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hot breakfast buffet &/or complimentary menu choices. Beds were very comfortable. Central location on Eyre Square was so convenient to Shop Street & all the restaurants & pubs & made our trip completely walkable. Nearby parking was close to major shopping centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in heart of Galway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a beautiful hotel with a good staff. MacNeill's pub is great. It's in the center of Eyre Square.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fintan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location .. lovely old hotel but needs some freshening up. Large comfortable rooms, beds and bathrooms but dated and dreary. Good service personnel but front desk personnel need some “hospitality” training. Very quiet and nice even with two weddings and a bachelorette party going on.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel has a very old vibe to it but it’s still very clean and has had updates. It came with a breakfast buffet that was very good. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were hard and as flat as rocks. We did have an issue with the shower. The drain was plugged with hair that caused the shower to overflow into the carpet of the room. We ended up cleaning the hair out of the drain ourselves so it wouldn’t soak the carpet further. It then left a musty smell to the room. I explained the issue at check out and the receptionist just wrote down to clean out the drain on a piece of paper and didn’t offer us any kind of compensation for having to clean a wad of hair out of the drain ourselves. That was what was disappointing. For a hotel that looked like it could be five stars it easily became three in my book.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy, Woodbridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Very ornate. Good breakfast and friendly staff. Will note, didn't know it had no AC, so a tad warm, but still a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Room was beautiful, clean and lovely!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the historic, central hotel in Galway. Right on the city green. Walkable to all Galway neighborhoods. The hotel offers discounted public parking nearby, a plus. The staff was professional and helpful with our questions about getting around. Our bedroom had the grand 19th century high ceilings.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Eren

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Best look like you belong

Upon arrival there was no where to stop and check in and drop of luggage. When my wife went in she felt that the staff was snooty. Everyone else we dealt with was very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An awful stay. The glory days of the Hardiman are long gone. Room 410 has been ravaged by damp with walls and rhe ceiling visibly damaged. The toilet seat was loose and the room was like an oven with no aircon. Forget morning sleep-ins - the building site right outside the window will ensure you are wide awake long before 8am The Hardiman is vastly overpriced and poor value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John, Westport

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Right next to the train station and close to “old” Galway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Herts

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms need complete renovation. Old, tired and poorly specified
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room has everything we needed! Front desk staff was a little short but the gentleman in the oyster bar and a cleaning lady that helped us find our room were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Reilly Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, great staff. Lots of history. Beautiful building. Needs a serious refresh, facilities in poor condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful, Expedite and Hardiman had issues communicating so it was a bit of a hassle for us to keep going to f leont desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025