Skeffington ArmsHotel

3.0 star property
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6 bars/lounges
Exterior detail
Reception
Property entrance
Twin Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Eyre Square, Galway, County Galway, H91 FPK2
  • Eyre Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Shop Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lynch's Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Galway (GWY)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Galway

A stay at Skeffington ArmsHotel places you in the heart of Galway, steps from The Fountain and Padraic O'Conaire Statue. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Shop Street and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Francis Abbey.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 2 min walk
  • Quay Street - 7 min walk
  • Galway Cathedral - 9 min walk
  • Spanish Arch - 10 min walk
  • University of Galway - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 2 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Skeff Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪An Pucan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oyster Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Skeffington ArmsHotel

Galway hotel in Galway City Centre with bars and a nightclub
Skeffington ArmsHotel offers 24 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 6 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Skeffington ArmsHotel has a restaurant on site.
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 public transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Off-site parking within 656 ft (EUR 10 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 10 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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

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

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

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.

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Skeffington ArmsHotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 312 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the new look with the rooms Great location great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with group
Galway trip
Overall it was a good experience. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Great stay, great amenities, terrific staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, great location, unique look... the only downfall is the most of the pipes early in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel and the desk clerk was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CORA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
STAYED HERE BEFORE . STAFF GREAT . ROOMS CLEAN . AND EASY TO GET AROUND FROM HOTEL
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I come every year and staff are great, friendly, and engaging. Very good customer service at front desk, staff that service your rooms and staff in the restaurant. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect except the room was tiny.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet comfortable accommodation in downtown Galway
Despite being in a busy section of Galway, the room was very quiet due to the double “city” windows. The room was large, the bed comfortable, the dining area luxurious and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Galway
Best hotel in Galway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We were not told where to park beforehand, so we parked far away and had to walk with our luggage to the hotel as the front of the hotel is not accessible by car. It was a hot night and the air conditioner did not work at all. We could not leave the windows open because there were hundreds of people outside our window partying and yelling and talking. Also, there was cigarette smoke all over the street in front of the hotel. The girl at the front desk tried to help us with the air conditioner, but she could not figure it out and neither could we. I think it was just broken. We were unable to switch rooms as it was full. The next day we had read breakfast started at 7:00, but a staff member told us it wasn't until 7:30 so we had to go somewhere else for breakfast as we could not wait until then. The whole experience was not good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great in-town venue for a short stay
This place is ground-zero in the center of Galway. Parking is off-site, in your choice of huge city parking garages about 10 minutes away. The hotel is old, but has been renovated. We found the place a bit odd, and the parking issue was the last thing we needed being challenged by driving in Ireland in the first place. The big surprise - the hotel is next to probably the nicest and liveliest bar and restaurant in town. It is another operation of Skeffington, and we spent every night there - just a walk-thru from the hotel. Breakfast? Excellent. Staff very friendly and professional. Hotel is a 10 minute walk from the Aran Island Ferry dock, which worked out great for us. Book your ferry ticket in an office about a block from the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, sequim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. Perfectly located. As well as having access to an amazing pub
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very conveniently located with short walk to the train as well as near many bars and restaurants. Staff went out of their way to be helpful and attentive. Had a great meal at the attached pub. We could hear some of the music from the pub but it was very muffled from where we were located and didn’t bother us at all. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite motel while we were touring in Ireland. Still would’ve been nice to have some complimentary coffee during our visit other than that it was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julian F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nial was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to all the happenings in Galway! Staff was great room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, FLORENCE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, centrally located for dining and entertainment. Liam, the hotel manager was especially helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Attached bar was great and so convenient. Shopping was walking distance. Lovely experience thanks to hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, professional, kind greeting, very informative by Niall!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024