Skeffington Arms Hotel - Galway

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Skeffington Arms Hotel - Galway
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Overview

Situated 650 metres from Friars River, Skeffington Arms Hotel Galway offers 20 rooms. This hotel has 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service available to guests.

Location

Located 5 minutes on foot from the public park "Eyre Square", the 3-star hotel is 25 minutes' walk from Galway Atlantaquaria Aquarium. The local authority Galway City Museum is also around 700 metres away. Nature lovers will appreciate the vicinity of Galway Bay, which is about minutes' walk away. The Millennium Children's Park and Playground is 1.2 km away, while Galway train station is situated in proximity to the Skeffington Arms.

There is Aran Shuttle - Galway City bus stop just 350 m from this property.

Rooms

The rooms at the hotel provide guests with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as an iron with ironing board and air conditioning. The rooms at Skeffington Arms Hotel feature carpet floors. The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

The restaurant The Cellar Bar and Restaurant is located a 5-minute stroll away.

Leisure & Business

This accommodation offers such entertainment options as live performances and a nightclub.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:00
from 08:00-12:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 14 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2010
Number of rooms:21
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    1 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    19 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    12 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Night club

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Skeffington Arms Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 100 £
📏 Distance to centre 100 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.6
✈️ Distance to airport 31.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Connemara, NNR

Location

Address
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Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, 00000
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Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, 00000
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Park
Eyre Square
70 m
Church
Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra
430 m
Castle
Lynch's Castle
270 m
The Tower Wolfe Tone Bridge
The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum
590 m
Mall
Eyre Square Centre
60 m
Art object
Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
120 m
Museum
Nora Barnacle House
320 m
Eyre Square Shopping Centre
The Medieval City Walls
130 m
36-40 Eyre Square
Quincentennial Fountain
80 m
Eyre Square
The Browne Doorway
70 m
Bridge
Salmon Weir Bridge
570 m
26 Shop Street
The Claddagh Ring Museum
300 m
12-13 Market St
Lynch Memorial Window
280 m
Kirwan's Lane off Quay St
Kirwan's Lane
470 m
Druid Lane
Hall of the Red Earl
430 m
Middle Street
450 m
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Riverside Walk
380 m
Church
St Augustine's Parish Galway
270 m
Store
My Shop... Granny Likes It
250 m
Saint Francis Abbey 8 Saint Francis Street
The Abbey
310 m
Galway's West End
450 m
Restaurant
Esquires Coffee
130 m
Restaurant
Zappi's
210 m
Restaurant
Subway
320 m
Restaurant
The Charcoal Grill
230 m
Restaurant
Yummy Crepes
180 m
Restaurant
Darcy's Bar and Kitchen
180 m
Restaurant
Tuco's Taqueria
300 m
Restaurant
Espresso 44
240 m
Restaurant
Papa Rich Street Food Kitchen
340 m

Reviews of Skeffington Arms Hotel

8.7 /10
Great
1308 reviews
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Centrally located across from Eyre Square, with spacious rooms and vibrant pub atmosphere. Breakfast and service praised.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

Categories:

Rooms and cleanliness7
Here's what guests said:
“Spacious twin rooms with modern air conditioning, private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and vegan-friendly toiletries.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Located across from Eyre Square, near shops, restaurants, and a five-minute walk to the train station.”
Dining8
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast includes freshly baked pastries, local dishes, and vibrant dinner options with live music.”
Price and service7
Here's what guests said:
“Discounted parking at €10, with praised attentive service and helpful staff assistance.”
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  • Wrote a review on 10 Jan
    Great
    8.0

    The location is terrific. Right on the square and easy walking distance to many attractions. The bar was fun. Cool atmosphere. Lots of dark, heavy wood. Old European feel.

    The side of the hotel where I stayed was very noisy. Sounded like someone rolling beer barrels down the alley at all times of night and early morning. There was also the strong smell of food cooking that came in through the windows. Be sure to ask for a room not on that alley.

  • T
    Tom
    United States
    Wrote a review on 08 Jan
    Great
    8.2

    Unbeatable and comfortable location, easy walk to Quincentennial Fountain. Beautifully decorated and modern rooms and comfortable beds. Very amiable staff and amazing breakfast with a wide range of options.

  • B
    Bob
    United States
    left 8 reviews
    Wrote a review on 01 Jan
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    comfortable room
    convenient location
    friendly staff

    Totally recommend for a trip

    Comfortable room, convenient location, with easy walking access to nearby attractions like the Latin Quarter and Spanish Arch. The staff was friendly and the pub experience vibrant, especially with the busy crowds we encountered for the Halloween festival.

    Absolutely nothing to criticize.

    Double Room
  • Wrote a review on 30 Dec
    Perfect
    9.8

    The staff are genuinely friendly and most helpful, the hotel is very well run, and our room was well equipped and perfectly presented. We were staying only two nights but the towels were changed and all else replaced for the second day. The location is probably the best in Galway city centre with Eyre Square in front and very restricted through traffic. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back.

  • Wrote a review on 28 Dec
    Perfect
    9.8

    There were a few things amiss in our room - sink cracked, the lock to the bathroom door stuck and the handle to window loose. And our friends' room's bathroom was very mouldy and there was a bad odour from it.

  • Wrote a review on 03 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    Very noisy at night, tried to call the night porter on 3 different occasions and there was no reply.

  • Wrote a review on 21 Nov
    Great
    8.0

    The rooms were modern and clean. The food in the bar was really good for bar food. The location of the hotel is on Eyre square so it's fantastic. The check in staff were brilliant and extremely helpful over our 2 night stay. Would definitely recommend!!!

  • S
    Stanley
    United States
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 21 Nov
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    8.0
    really good staff
    disruptive noise

    The location is unbeatable, just steps away from the

    Heart of Galway. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The noise from the nearby pubs was a bit disruptive at night, but it was manageable for the vibrant atmosphere it offered.

    Double Room
  • Wrote a review on 13 Nov
    Perfect
    9.6

    bar/restaurant/food all in one location , late bar, well supervised, reception staff super helpful

  • D
    David
    United States
    Wrote a review on 13 Nov
    Very good
    7.4

    The room was great-sized with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a writing desk and ironing facilities.

    Beautiful building and rooms with comfy beds. Excellent staff and amazing location, perfect for me. For tea or coffee visit Pascal Coffee House nearby.

  • Wrote a review on 07 Nov
    Great
    8.4

    Great location, excellent breakfast included, friendly staff, decent rooms.

    Leak in hallway that soaked carpets and seemed like no one was fixing.

  • M
    Megan
    United States
    left 8 reviews
    Wrote a review on 19 Oct
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    7.0
    great food
    friendly staff
    noisy environment
    worn rooms

    Unboxing my experience

    The pub atmosphere thrives here! Breakfast was a delight, with attentive service. Great location near shops, but be ready for some noise from the lively bar below. Earplugs are a thoughtful touch for light sleepers. Friendly staff was nice, despite a few wear-and-tear signs in the rooms.

    Twin Room
  • Wrote a review on 17 Oct
    Great
    8.4

    Staff were helpful and rooms were nicely decorated and well ventilated, showers were brill, really powerful, and excellant location, good band and good door men, really young people were in a different level, good co ordination

    3 of us stayed the night so we booked 1 single room and 1 double room, I was staying in single room, however my room was huge, I had a queen bed which would fit 6 people in, the couple got a tiny room with only a double bed and were walking into each other, I swapped with them but the hotel should have allocated the rooms better!! Otherwise lovely stay and excellant location

  • M
    Mark
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 12 Oct
    Great
    8.0

    We were moved to a double room and had an electronic key card, a work desk and a TV set.

  • A
    Andrew
    United States
    left 16 reviews
    Wrote a review on 13 Sept
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    great location
    friendly staff
    nice bar
    loud music

    Cool spot, but the noise was rough

    Had a pretty nice time! The location is spot on, right near everything you wanna see. The staff was super friendly, and the bar had some good vibes. Only problem was the music getting too loud at night. Couldn't sleep well with that thumping bass. I enjoyed my stay, just wish it was a bit quieter.

    Twin Room

FAQ about Skeffington Arms Hotel

How far is the amazing Skeffington Arms Hotel from the city centre?
Galway city centre is reachable within a 5-minute walk from the amazing Skeffington Arms Hotel.
What popular attractions are closest to Skeffington Arms Hotel?
Guests of Skeffington Arms Hotel can visit Eyre Square Centre (5 minutes on foot from the accommodation), or the local authority Galway City Museum placed 9 minutes' walk away.
Is there a parking at Skeffington Arms Hotel?
Guests of Skeffington Arms Hotel can take advantage of secured parking.
Can I have breakfast at the Galway hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the bar of the Galway hotel.
How much does it cost to stay at the amazing Skeffington Arms Hotel?
The price for a room in the amazing Skeffington Arms Hotel starts at €135.
What payment methods are available in the Skeffington Arms Hotel?
At the Skeffington Arms Hotel, you can pay using American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.
What room types are available at the amazing Skeffington Arms Hotel?
Double Room, Guest Room, and Twin Room are among the room types available at the amazing Skeffington Arms Hotel.
Are there any cleaning services provided at the Skeffington Arms Hotel?
Yes, the Skeffington Arms Hotel provides dry cleaning and housekeeping.
Which facilities are available in the Galway hotel?
Top locations of the Galway hotel include baggage storage and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with 24-hour security service and luggage storage.
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