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Skeffington ArmsHotel

3.0 star property
Experience city centre nightlife at its finest with multiple bars and live music venues just steps away.

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In the heart of Galway City Centre, Skeffington Arms Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere with 6 bars and a nightclub. With in-room WiFi, guests can stay connected while exploring nearby shopping spots or enjoying bike rentals. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff and proximity to shopping.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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
(36 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Located near the beach, Skeffington ArmsHotel is in Galway City Centre, a neighborhood in Galway with great shopping. Galway Harbour and Cooper's Hill Livery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Millennium Children's Park and Playground and Galway Arts Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galway Greyhound Stadium or Pearse Stadium. Visit our Galway travel guide
Map
Eyre Square, Galway, County Galway, H91 FPK2

What's nearby

  • A modern sculpture with water jets in a public square, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.
    Eyre Square
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A street with various shops, including a sweater store and a clothing store.
    Shop Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A blue boat docked at a pier with a red buoy, surrounded by colorful buildings and other boats.
    Galway Harbour
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A church interior with stone arches, wooden pews, and a central altar.
    Galway Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A mural of The Latin Quarter in Galway, Ireland, depicting colorful buildings and street scenes.
    Quay Street
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Supermac's
    2 min walk
  • Pascal Coffee House
    5 min walk
  • An Púcán
    1 min walk
  • The Skeff
    3 min walk
  • Fibber McGee's
    1 min walk

About this property

Skeffington ArmsHotel

  • Hotel near Eyre Square
  • Near Quay Street, Skeffington ArmsHotel provides a nightclub, dry cleaning/laundry services and 6 bars. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a 24-hour front desk
    • Smoke-free property, concierge services and a lift
    • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Skeffington ArmsHotel have amenities, such as free WiFi and safes, as well as sound-insulated walls and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
    • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (656 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Skeffington ArmsHotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

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

What time is check-out at Skeffington ArmsHotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Skeffington ArmsHotel located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is steps away from The Fountain and Eyre Square. Padraic O'Conaire Statue and Shop Street are also within 5 minutes. Galway Station is only a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Skeffington ArmsHotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 481 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar. Great location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Staff, great location, good food served with big smiles
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel right in the city center with a great pub below
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay at Skeffington Arms. Conveniently located, clean and comfortable but most importantly an amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant attached to the hotel is gorgeous and delicious, but be aware that it is also a night club that goes until 2am. Luckily, the rooms come with earplugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Have rooms that are quite quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Zoraida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely spacious room. Very comfortable bed! The shower was fantastic. There was plenty of bathroom space to put your "stuff". Breakfast was good. Our only issue was that there was no airflow in the room. I understand no A/C, given the climate. But a fan would help to move the air.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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
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

gerald

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

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, 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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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