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Skeffington ArmsHotel

3.0 star property
Experience city centre nightlife at its finest with multiple bars and live music venues just steps away.

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In the heart of Galway City Centre, Skeffington Arms Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere with 6 bars and a nightclub. With in-room WiFi, guests can stay connected while exploring nearby shopping spots or enjoying bike rentals. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff and proximity to shopping.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Skeffington ArmsHotel is in Galway City Centre, a neighborhood in Galway with great shopping. Galway Harbour and Cooper's Hill Livery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Millennium Children's Park and Playground and Galway Arts Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galway Greyhound Stadium or Pearse Stadium. Visit our Galway travel guide
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Eyre Square, Galway, County Galway, H91 FPK2

What's nearby

  • Shop Street
    Shop Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
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    Eyre Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Quay Street
    Quay Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galway Harbour
    Galway Harbour
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galway Cathedral
    Galway Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station
    2 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pascal Coffee House
    5 min walk
  • The Skeff
    3 min walk
  • An Púcán
    1 min walk
  • Supermac's
    2 min walk
  • Hyde Bar
    3 min walk

About this property

Skeffington ArmsHotel

Hotel near Eyre Square
Near Quay Street, Skeffington ArmsHotel provides a nightclub, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 6 bars. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Skeffington ArmsHotel offer amenities such as free WiFi and safes, as well as sound-insulated walls and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, 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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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

  • Elevator

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
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 rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Skeffington ArmsHotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Skeffington ArmsHotel located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is steps from The Fountain and Eyre Square. Padraic O'Conaire Statue and Shop Street are also within 5 minutes. Galway Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Skeffington ArmsHotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 437 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Zoraida

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast everywhere with in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gerald

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

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel/pub. Right in the center, Excellent location. Rooms and breakfast Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was adorable really enjoyed the breakfast the staff was really helpful. The area was very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern bathroom, spacious colorful room, and a very welcoming staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heartily recommended. Clean, comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. Interesting bar. If you need accommodation in Galway try The Skeffington.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Enjoyed it

Excellent service, quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing. Loved the bar and eating areas as well as the convenience at the park and surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Great location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very charming and in a wonderful location - walkable to everything with a restaurant attached. The staff, especially Niall was absolutely incredible. Top notch service and extremely helpful in navigating the city. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only issue was noise. The restaurant and bar great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were great, thankyou Siobhan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location was walkable to area restaurants, shops, and pubs. Our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful. Above all, the staff were outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception was welcoming and kind! Location was central to city center. Room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keri

The location was prime and the front desk was very friendly. 3 stars given to cleanliness of room, bad lighting, and poor bar service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager Niell was very friendly and helpful making technology work and recommending things to do and see in the area. The connected restaurant was beautiful and good. I would come here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Provided a great location to explore Galway countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect location in Galway

Super location and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing room! Staff was incredibly friendly- esp Sioban, who called before our arrival to make sure we knew where to park. The bar downstairs was fun as well with a great band and lots of energy . Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025