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The Hardiman

4.5 star property
Victorian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing
Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Located close to Eyre Square and Galway Harbour, The Hardiman provides golfing on site, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to conference space and supervised childcare, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 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
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
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
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Eyre Square, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Galway - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 1 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Hardiman

Luxury hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Eyre Square
Located close to Galway Harbour and Galway City Museum, The Hardiman provides golfing on site, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with conference space and supervised childcare.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 97 individually furnished rooms offer thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1852
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020
  • 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 11 per night (1148 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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

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

Is The Hardiman pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hardiman?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hardiman?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Hardiman located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square, Galway Harbour, and Galway City Museum. Galway Cathedral and University Hospital Galway are also within 1 mi (2 km). Galway Station is only a 1-minute walk.

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The Hardiman Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 239 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

8/10 Good

John

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

Jeffrey

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice stay, centrally located to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Stately hotel with character

Couldn't be anymore convenient. Literally right around the corner from the train/bus station and on Eyre Square. Short walk to good restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are so comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel..Very close to shops, restaurants and transport. Staff very helpful. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 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

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at a gorgeous hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Katespedia

Lovely staff and the best Irish breakfast we had in our whole trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

Great hotel!

Great location and a beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two day visit to Galway. The hotel was nice but dated. The staff were kind but overworked it seemed. Over clean place, just needs updating and some fresh paint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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

Beautiful old hotel in a great location!

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful old hotel right next to the train station and in the very walkable city of Galway. The room was spacious, the bed was very comfortable and I appreciated the water cartons in the room. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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