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Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Eyre Square

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Exterior
Interior
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hyde Hotel puts guests in the center of Galway City action with modern rooms and attentive service. The on-site bar serves drinks while the restaurant offers satisfying meals after a day of exploration. Staff helps with luggage storage, and free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Double Room Single Use | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Netflix
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Jekyll & Hyde 2-bedroom Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Jekyll & Hyde 2-bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • 104 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Forster Street, Galway, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shop Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Quay Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Galway - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖAn PĆŗcĆ”n - ā€¬2 min walk
  • ā€ŖSophieā€™s Restaurant and Bar - ā€¬3 min walk
  • ā€ŖCooper's Bar And Lounge - ā€¬4 min walk
  • ā€ŖStarbucks - ā€¬4 min walk
  • ā€ŖHyde Bar - ā€¬2 min walk

About this property

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Hotel near Eyre Square
Located close to Quay Street, Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A living plant wall, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Recycling, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • HYDE Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property is located in a busy area and has a bar with live music at night. Guests may experience related noise on weekends and most weekdays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 14.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per night (656 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 rating system.

Property is also known as

Forster Court Hotel Galway
Forster Court Galway
Forster Court
Forster Court Hotel
Hyde The Forster Court
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Hotel
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Galway
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Eyre Square and Quay Street. The Fountain and Padraic O'Conaire Statue are also within 10 minutes. Galway Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 677 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 677 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 677 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 677 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 677 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hyde Hotel was well located and close to shopping and restaurants . The breakfast was delicious and the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous . The rooms were on the small side . The parking was located in a different building and it required walking quite a ways with luggage in tow .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Great bed and pillows. Perfect location. Very nice staff. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel we stayed in while visiting Ireland. Clean, great location, easy to park, friendly staff and good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, clean, location is very close to train and bus station as well as to all fun pubs and Spanish arch. The only complaint that it was a little too warm in the room and no matter what I set the AC on, it felt that it was too hot. Given that we stayed at the property in the middle of October, I was hoping that the room would feel cooler. But it was a minor inconvenience. Otherwise - super friendly staff, great restaurant and bar on premises and just great impression overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice visit, enjoyed a full restaurant breakfast, and the location was SO close to bus station for airport return. šŸ‘
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hyde is a great hotel close to dinning and shopping. The rooms are updated and inviting. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under renovation but barely noticeable during the stay. Off site parking was very convenient (2 min walk). Breakfast was excellent. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great location; HVAC system hard to control.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel close to the centre of Galway walking distance to shops bars etc really enjoyed my stay room comfortable clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people that worked there were kind, thoughtful and helpful!šŸ˜Š
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Wonderful

The hotel staff was very friendly and the room was clean. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Would stay again!

Perfect place to stay while visiting Galway's Christmas markets. It was walking distance to ask the Great stuff, and the parking was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

Highly recommend

Loved the hotel. Its location was perfect. We were in easy walking distance to the train station and a departure point for our tour to the cliffs. Our room was very nice, however, be aware that the third floor is under renovation. Our initial room was not up to my standards and it did not have air conditioning. The manager changed our room immediately and all was great after that. The bar and restaurant are very pretty, clean and upscale. The breakfasts were exceptional for an included breakfast. The servers allowed us to customize our meal with the menu choices so that was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very funky, clean hotel. Only downfall, no AC.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Small room and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Great location for public transportation

Great location. Public transportation is right across the street. Easy minute walk to all the action, shops and bars/restaurants. Room was nice though a little outdated, hotel is going through renovations. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic. We had a couple of issues with the room, but they handled them promptly. Would definitely consider staying there on furute trips to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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