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The Hardiman

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Eyre Square

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Lounge
James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Eyre Square, Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Junior Suite

  • 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)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Galway

Central Galway getaway .You'll be steps from Eyre Square and within a 10-minute walk of Galway Harbour with a stay at this Galway City Centre hotel. Galway City Museum and Galway Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Shop Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Quay Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 1 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Hardiman

4.5-star luxury hotel near Eyre Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 11 square feet (1 square meters) and includes conference space. The luxury The Hardiman also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

This Victorian Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 11 sq ft of conference space
  • 1 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1852
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hardiman offers 97 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Satellite television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 full breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 11 per night (1148 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Hardiman to the airport?

The Hardiman is 58.3 mi (66-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hardiman?

As of Jan 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hardiman on Jan 31, 2026 start from $299.7, 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 The Hardiman have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hardiman.

How close is The Hardiman to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (9-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 2.1 mi (15-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Hardiman offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Hardiman, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Hardiman?

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 The Hardiman?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Hardiman?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Hardiman have a pool?

The Hardiman does not have a pool.

Does The Hardiman have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Hardiman have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hardiman to downtown Galway?

The Hardiman is 0.2 mi away from Galway.

The Hardiman Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 266 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel has a very old vibe to it but it’s still very clean and has had updates. It came with a breakfast buffet that was very good. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were hard and as flat as rocks. We did have an issue with the shower. The drain was plugged with hair that caused the shower to overflow into the carpet of the room. We ended up cleaning the hair out of the drain ourselves so it wouldn’t soak the carpet further. It then left a musty smell to the room. I explained the issue at check out and the receptionist just wrote down to clean out the drain on a piece of paper and didn’t offer us any kind of compensation for having to clean a wad of hair out of the drain ourselves. That was what was disappointing. For a hotel that looked like it could be five stars it easily became three in my book.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy, Woodbridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Very ornate. Good breakfast and friendly staff. Will note, didn't know it had no AC, so a tad warm, but still a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An awful stay. The glory days of the Hardiman are long gone. Room 410 has been ravaged by damp with walls and rhe ceiling visibly damaged. The toilet seat was loose and the room was like an oven with no aircon. Forget morning sleep-ins - the building site right outside the window will ensure you are wide awake long before 8am The Hardiman is vastly overpriced and poor value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John, Westport

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

Debbie, Herts

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Chris

Traveled with group
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

Traveled with family
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

Ann

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; gorgeous room; friendly staff; valet parking. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom had puddles of water around the sink after washing our hands, brushing our teeth etc. when I told the front desk they needed to fix it they said they’d have someone clean it up (which didn’t resolve the problem). I set my laundry outside the door at 7:45sm after the front desk told me it had to be outside the door by 8sm. I got a phone call from the desk saying they didn’t pick it up in time. (Okay, no problem). However, they didn’t know where the laundry was. I was confused -either you picked it up or you didn’t). After two phone calls and two visits to the front desk they were able to locate it in “the linen room”, and this was after they insisted it was returned to my room (even though they previously said they never picked it up). I think a 4 star rated hotel shouldn’t have these issues. On a positive note the beds were comfortable and the hotel decor is charming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location right on Eyre Square. Well apportioned rooms with super comfy beds. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

brayden

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly staff and quiet comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in May 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