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.
Skeffington ArmsHotel features a nightclub and puts you just steps from Eyre Square. You can relax with a drink at one of the 6 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hotel is within just a 10-minute walk of Quay Street. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Offsite parking within 656 ft (EUR 10 per day); discounts available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
6 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Discount at nearby fitness center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Nightclub
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 per person
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 10 per day (656 ft away)
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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Frequently asked questions
Does Skeffington ArmsHotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Skeffington ArmsHotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Skeffington ArmsHotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Skeffington ArmsHotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Skeffington ArmsHotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Skeffington ArmsHotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Skeffington ArmsHotel and nearby?
Skeffington ArmsHotel has 6 bars and a nightclub.
Are there restaurants at or near Skeffington ArmsHotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Skeffington ArmsHotel like?
Skeffington ArmsHotel is in Galway City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Galway Station and 2 minutes' walk from Eyre Square. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Skeffington ArmsHotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, great, huge, tasty, and delicious with a variety of options. (11 reviews)
The property has a great attached restaurant and pub with live music and convenient access to many nearby bars and restaurants. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Super location and very comfortable.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10
Fun old hotel
MARET
6-night trip
8/10
Room was fine and location perfect
Food service in the bar was just ok
Liam
1-night trip
6/10
A great hotel for young people partying in Galway, for families doing tours or exploring probably better to go somewhere else. The attached pub downstairs has music until 2am Thurs-Sat, 12am Sun-Wed. Staff is very friendly, but the description should make that clear so people know.
Sarah
3-night trip
10/10
Fantastic!!
Kevin
4-night trip
10/10
Perfect location, great staff
Chelsea
1-night trip
10/10
Hotel staff was excellent
Robert
2-night trip
10/10
We loved it! All of the staff were friendly and helpful. We felt immediately welcome. The room was basic but all we needed. Breakfasts were delicious and varied enough to have something different each day. The hotel provide earplugs because of the noise of the bar downstairs but we found the room quiet and slept easily. The proximity to nightlife and sightseeing made it a perfect walkable location.
Lee
3-night trip
8/10
The Skeffington Arms is a super cool property. The only drawbacks are that one end of the restaurant smelled a little bit like a bathroom, the heater in our room would not shut off so I finally had to turn off the power to it, and it's a bit noisy late at night when music is playing in the restaurant. But overall, it was great, and we will stay there again next time we are in Galway.
Barkley
1-night trip
10/10
Best hotel in Galway!
Keith
3-night trip
10/10
Loved this hotel and the desk clerk was amazing!
Sherri
1-night trip
10/10
This property was very nice and safe in the downtown area of Galway. It was great to get to visit the Christmas Market which was right outside of the hotel.
Caitlin
1-night trip
10/10
Amazing place to stay. Perfectly located. As well as having access to an amazing pub
Jesse
1-night trip
10/10
Desk staff was very helpful. Bar was great. Room and bed were comfortable.
Jeff
2-night trip
10/10
Very happy with property and location
Kevin
3-night trip
10/10
Brilliant location on Eyre Square. Really clean modern rooms. Cheap parking with Q Park. Great breakfast too.
William
2-night trip
10/10
Nice hotel, centrally located for dining and entertainment. Liam, the hotel manager was especially helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Richard
2-night trip
10/10
Great location
Ernesto
1-night trip
10/10
The hotel is right on Eyre Square so in the heart of everything. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Hotel was very quiet even though it was right next door to The Skeff bar.
Leslie
1-night trip
10/10
Great restaurant and pub attached. Beautiful park out front door.
ken
2-night trip
10/10
Very good
Would stay here again
Michael
1-night trip
8/10
So close to all the happenings in Galway! Staff was great room was clean.
Karen
2-night trip
10/10
Staff were super friendly, clean rooms, comfortable beds .
Kerry
2-night trip
10/10
This hotel was first class. From the reception staff, bar staff and service staff they were so friendly and courteous, nothing was any trouble. Food was excellent and good portions. Room was very clean. Good location. Have absolutely no complaints about this hotel and a very central location. Would definitely recommend.