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Skeffington ArmsHotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Eyre Square

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6 bars/lounges
Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Reception
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Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Eyre Square, Galway, County Galway, H91 FPK2
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 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
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Galway

Galway City Centre stay.With a stay at this Galway City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Eyre Square and The Fountain. Padraic O'Conaire Statue and Shop Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Quay Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Spanish Arch - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 2 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Skeffington ArmsHotel

3-star hotel near Eyre Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 6 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Skeffington ArmsHotel.

This 3-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Skeffington ArmsHotel offers 24 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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

We should mention

  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Skeffington ArmsHotel to the airport?

Skeffington ArmsHotel is 58.2 mi (65-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

As of Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skeffington ArmsHotel on Dec 10, 2025 start from $128.19, 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 Skeffington ArmsHotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Skeffington ArmsHotel.

How close is Skeffington ArmsHotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.8 mi (8-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 2.5 mi (19-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Skeffington ArmsHotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Skeffington ArmsHotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

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

Is there free parking at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Skeffington ArmsHotel have a pool?

Skeffington ArmsHotel does not have a pool.

Does Skeffington ArmsHotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Skeffington ArmsHotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Skeffington ArmsHotel to downtown Galway?

Skeffington ArmsHotel is 0.2 mi away from Galway.

Skeffington ArmsHotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 415 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

ANOUSONE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to actually be able to sleep at night, don’t stay here. There’s loud music every night to 1am or 2am in the morning. If you’re in Galway to party, then this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Orla

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

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

Amazing music, location and water pressure!

We had a very comfortable stay at the Skeffington Arms in Galway. We had 2 rooms for a family of 4. The beds were comfortable, and there was air conditioning in each room. One of our rooms' air conditioning units was not working properly, and the room was a bit warm, but not bad. We were located in the back of the hotel, so we were not disturbed by the music in the pub downstairs. We immensely enjoyed the musician at the Skeff Bar. It was one of the highlights of our trip. The building is a beauty, but old, so all things considered, they have nicely kept the old building updated with modern amenities. I stayed in many hotels throughout my travels in Ireland, and this hotel has, by far, the best water pressure of any place I stayed. It was amazing and worth the price of the stay! I would stay here again when visiting Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was right in heart of the city center. Favourite place in Ireland
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk was kind and helpful. Room was clean and in good condition. Close to everything was a great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Exactly as described in other reviews

Firstly, the staff is INCREDIBLE. Just the nicest, most helpful team I’ve come across during my team in Ireland. otherwise, the hotel is as described in many reviews, older space, partially renovated, great location, can be noisy until 1-2am due to downstairs daily live music. Service 5 star, hotel as described- 3 star.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

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

Galway vacation

We were recommended this hotel by some friends and it did not disappoint. Very nice hotel. Had the breakfast in the morning and it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great. The rooms were nice, and the pub downstairs was really funky with good music and drinks. I especially liked the staff working the desk. They were super helpful and friendly, particularly Siobahn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely hotel and staff were wonderful. There was live music that was loud though, and we were hoping for good sleep. Maybe we should have known that Galway city centre is lively. We had never been there before.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was old. Bed not very comfy. Tiny bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Rochester

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay with excellent location, convenient walk to lots of attractions. Bathroom was like new. Would have been nicer if we could open the windows.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great place to stay in Galway

We were delighted with our stay at the Skeffington! The location was perfect, staff was so attentive, friendly and responsive and the room itself was spotless and comfortable. Their signage made everything very easy and the extra amenities: bottled water, chocolate, biscuits were all an unexpected treat. We will definitely stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chelsea

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun old hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

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

The long walk

The room decor and lyrics on the ceiling was a cool touch. Live band and attentive staff made a great stay. The fact that there could be a link (maybe not) to skeffington in Leicestershire. Really good food, disappointed we could not make the quiz as it sounded brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Princeton Texas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great. It’s definitely worth a younger crowd who doesn’t mind a lot of music because the place is bumping at night, but it was so cute. The decor was cute. The people were amazing there. I had a great time my mom not so much lol
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager, Nial was ever present, cheerful and always helpful. Located at the center is Galloway. Room was spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the Skeffington and the staff was wonderful, especially Niall at the front desk. There is a restaurant/bar attached and a really great pizza place next door. Location was 5 stars! Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raghu

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

8/10 Good

Fred

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property location is PERFECT! In the heart of Eyre Square and all the pubs, restaurants and shopping within walking distance. The Skeff Pub was awsome for any time of the day. Also visited the adjacent coffee shop NERO quite often for early morning and afternoon coffee. Great little spot!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025