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About this property
Right within the centre of Galway, the Eyre Square Hotel offers brightly furnished rooms with private bathrooms and free WiFi. Galway Cathedral is 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Each room includes a TV and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of tea and coffee-making facilities in the room, along with a direct-dial telephone. Full Irish and continental breakfasts are served at Merchant Cafe & Bar, with a range of pastries, yoghurts, and fruit. Traditional Irish and European cuisine is served in the evenings. There is also a lively and stylish Merchant Bar. The hotel is located next to the bus and train station and within a 5-minute walk of Galway’s central shops and attractions. The green park of Eyre Square is just around the corner.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Martin
Ireland
“Staff were very helpful and very close to the city centre 😀” - Geraldine
Ireland
“It was very central, the breakfast was lovely, rooms comgortabe, staff very friendly and service was very good.” - Jennifer
Canada
“The staff were awesome, so helpful. My room and bed were comfortable, and I had easy access to Eyre Square, which is what I wanted.” - Greg
Canada
“Awesome check-in experience! The staff couldn't have been more helpful (and friendly)” - Dawn
United Kingdom
“Super central minutes from train station and 15 minutes walk from westend” - Marie
Ireland
“Very nice and private Staff were really good and friendly” - Alison
Canada
“Great location! Room was small but comfortable. Nearest parking lot is a bit of a walk so not ideal with luggage or anyone needing assistance” - Madeline
Ireland
“Like I said in an email to the hotel what an amazing stay we had We were a group of six ages from 83 to 23 and we all had a super stay The staff were so kind and friendly all of them and the rooms were beyond comfortable and clean The price for a...” - Rebecca
United Kingdom
“Really good, room was really warm during the night” - Patricia
Ireland
“Staff in the coffee shop and the bar were absolutely lovely.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Merchant Café
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Merchant Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that the property is currently in the process of upgrading parts of the hotel to make your experience more enjoyable. Construction noise can be expected between the hours between 10:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday. The property will do everything they can to keep any disruption to a minimum during your stay.
As Eyre Square Hotel is situated in the heart of Galway city some city noise can be expected on site.
Although parking is not available on site discounted parking rates have been negotiated with some local car parks, please contact the hotel direct for further information before you arrive.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A damage deposit of € 1,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.