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Skeffington ArmsHotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior detail
A room with two floral-patterned armchairs facing a glass table with a vase of flowers. Large windows with red frames offer a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and chair. There is a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
6 bars/lounges
A reception area with two patterned armchairs, a glass table, and a wooden reception desk.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Eyre Square, Galway, County Galway, H91 FPK2
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small trash bin, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and red bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a phone.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and chair. There is a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Skeffington ArmsHotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a nightclub and 6 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Skeffington ArmsHotel offers 24 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The shopping around Skeffington ArmsHotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Eyre Square. Free WiFi in public areas, 6 bars and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Steps from Eyre Square and 7 minutes on foot from Quay Street
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Skeffington ArmsHotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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

  • Lift

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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Skeffington ArmsHotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 490 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, lots of nightlife downstairs which we enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but great location. Comfortable bed and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If going punning in Galway, this is the place to stay!
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

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and very friendly staff. Room smelled musty and the attached bar is very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeiAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location- around the corner from shops and restaurants. Close enough to these features but far enough where it's not impacting your stay with crowds and noise. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

victor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very friendly staff but rooms need updating and towels smelled.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarnata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but well designed and comfortable. The bar staff were fantastic and leadership the night we were there was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and friendly staff. Rooms were small but clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Location, check-in process, breakfast. Super comfortable rooms and bedding. Staff was so friendly and welcoming. They offered great suggestions for dinner and shopping options. We would definitely come back when visiting Galway!
Eyre Square Park looking toward the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

gerald

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

8/10 Good

LESLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Parking is not very close.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and com. Staff were great, very friendly and helpful. Rooms have little sound insulation so you do hear people outside but they provide ear plugs for you if it too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
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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10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our time immensely!! Everyone was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bennett

Liked: Staff & service
Great location to get the bus to Aran Island ferry and to get the bus to Dublin Airport. Breakfast was very good as was the service. It is not a luxury hotel but none the less we enjoyed our stay.
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

8/10 Good

Phillip

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