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Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Eyre Square

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Forster Street, Galway, County Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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

Double Room Single Use

  • 134 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 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

  • 312 sq ft
  • 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

  • 1119 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Galway

Galway City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Galway City Centre hotel, you'll find Eyre Square and Quay Street. The Fountain and Padraic O'Conaire Statue are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

3.5-star hotel near Eyre Square
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3.5-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) offers 50 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 English breakfast: approximately EUR 14.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per night (656 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 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
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, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) to the airport?

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) is 58 mi (64-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

As of Oct 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) on Nov 4, 2025 start from $147.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel).

How close is Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) to the beach?

This hotel is 1.5 mi (13-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 2.3 mi (17-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel), but English breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 14.50 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) have a pool?

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) does not have a pool.

Does Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) to downtown Galway?

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) is 0.4 mi away from Galway.

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

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Good location but not the most comfortable

While in a great location, it felt like trendy decor was prioritized over more meaningful renovations. The restaurant and bar were beautiful, but flies frequented the "clean" glassware. While we loved Galway, this hotel wasn't the most comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Boynton Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in good location for walking to sights. Clean,comfy bed, Nespresso coffee machine in room. Deluxe double room was large and had A/C which we didn’t need. (saw a regular double and it looked very small). Nice toiletries. Shower was a combo with bath tub and a deep step in. Large screen TV with what seemed to be satellite TV. Folks in reception very nice and helpful. Very close to train station. Nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was super clean and everybody was very friendly. Nice accommodations great location, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Rooms were clean and current. Food and dining room were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Jen, Stamford

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the little green balcony we had. It made the room feel very cozy. The room was very clean and the perfect size.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
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

Nolan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Good staff. Short walking distance to many different hotspots.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

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

6/10 Okay

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Rooms were extremely hot. Staff had three fans in there but it just circulated hot air. Made it difficult to sleep at night Noise of fans & heat of room. Not the best!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hotel with character that is both close enough to Galway's city center without being too close that it keeps you awake at night. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating! Would stay at the Hyde again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of this place was ideal! It was close to parking, and walkabale to all the cool locations in Galway. There is a bus that stops right outside the door and there are so many bars and places to eat close by. My only complaint was service at breakfast. It was slow but otherwise fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located to all the best places. The bathrooms/shower is weird with no door to the shower and no fan. Other than that, this places is excellent. The bar has a really cool vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Kara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The Hyde is conveniently located to everything in Galway, including the train station. The hotel has a great restaurant, which we enjoyed for dinner. We did not opt to upgradeto include breakfast. There was no air conditioning, however, and our room was very stuffy and loud with the window open. Our room did not have a fridge, nor a working coffee maker. Compared to our two Dublin hotels, the Hyde was pricier, with fewer amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025