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Lounge
Bar (on property)
A cozy restaurant with wooden walls, a bar area, and comfortable seating.
A bar area with a glass table, stools, and a decorative plant arrangement.
James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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, Galway Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a small table with two martini glasses, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Bay.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shop Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Quay Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Hardiman

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 291 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darisabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, they have us a map and recommendations for Galway. The room was clean and comfortable. Great location and walking distance. good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good breakfast and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had lots of charm and amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a lovely room, spotlessly clean(only issue was noise from building work outside our window from early in the morning). The staff were friendly and very helpful. We had a lovely breakfast both mornings, great choices available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Restaurant was good and location excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room could have been cleaner. Staff were fine and friendly. Noise through the floors was loud. Could do with a bit more storage
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bar staff in Macneills were so friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel. The hotel is beautiful and has great sitting spaces. The staff was very kind & helpful. It was a bit weird that no one answers the main phone number. Was a little disappointed that the room was so warm and we were not told it did not have ac. But everything else law was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room over looking the square. Breakfast was good too. Staff attended very welcoming and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Went for a one night stay, it was amazing. The hotel is fabulous staff are fabulous. it was a real 10 out of 10. The beds were super comfy, so were the pillows, the breakfast which was included in the room rate and made a super full menu, with plentiful breakfast items that wouldn’t disappoint every taste - I cannot find anything that wasn’t first class. We will stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly staff and quiet comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel centrally located with delicious breakfast and lovely bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tidy and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room in a beautiful property perfectly located within Galway - right next to the train and bus stations, but quiet enough that you never hear a thing! Also, the best vegan breakfast we had on the trip, and it's not advertised nearly enough. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Room was beautiful, clean and lovely!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; gorgeous room; friendly staff; valet parking. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! Super convenient and pretty and well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025