Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

3.5 star property

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

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Jekyll & Hyde 2-bedroom Suite

  • 104 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room Single Use

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Eyre Square
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) offers 50 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel). During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Eyre Square. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Eyre Square and 10 minutes on foot from Quay Street
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
HYDE Bar – This pub serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • HYDE Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 English breakfast: from 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

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, 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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 ratings 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

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 654 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

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN, FOXBOROUGH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again. Very convenient location whether you have a vehicle or not. Lots to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hyde is a great hotel close to dinning and shopping. The rooms are updated and inviting. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco, Mercer Island

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Excellent location, extremely helpful and kind staff, very comfortable and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!! Elizabeth at reception was amazing! I mentioned that we were on our honeymoon, and she upgraded us to a suite at no charge! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt very safe, staff was helpful with my double booking and even upgraded me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Spring Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great & had good recommendations!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lourdes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Close to everything especially train station. Trip to Galway and surrounding areas was outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people that worked there were kind, thoughtful and helpful!😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Irving

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Great hotel and amazing staff !

Lovely hotel, great location and gorgeous room…but the highlight was the staff ! A super warm welcome, wonderful dining experience and food, comfy bed and gorgeous shower…10/10 for everything. It was my first time to Galway and will definitely be staying here again the next time I visit !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly Staff and pleasant staff. Dining Options were excellent, Both dinner & breakfast were superb. Rooms were nicely decorated and comfortable. Tiles in bathroom could do with a deep clean. Exceptionally convenient for Galway City
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Excellent stay. Wonderful staff, comfortable clean rooms. Best location. Gorgeous restaurant and bar. Breakfast each morning was also quite good.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024