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