Skeffington Arms Hotel
Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 2268 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The staff was absolutely fantastic and the location was perfect.
United States of America
Overlooking Eyre Square in the heart of Galway, The Skeffington Arms offers bright, modern rooms, a vibrant bar and restaurant, and Galway‘s largest cocktail bar. The stylish bar includes a 10 foot-high HD big screen. All of The Skeffington’s colorful rooms include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Rooms also feature private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The Skeff Bar & Kitchen provides a wide range of locally sourced food, while the popular Skeff Bar consists of 6 bars over several floors, offering cocktails, beers, and 7 sport screens, including a 57-inch HD 3D plasma screen. Parking is available at a 50% reduction to hotel guests in The Q Car Park, with a hotel stamp. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This is our guests' favorite part of Galway, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Skeffington Arms Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 25, 2011- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
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Carol
United States of America“The staff was absolutely fantastic and the location was perfect.”
DanielUnited States of America“Great location. Basic but clean & comfortable rooms. Very friendly staff, particularly Niall at reception.”
OneilUnited States of America“The staff was incredible and the location was perfect. It's an older facility and the elevator can give you pause, but the room was clean and good size for a European hotel. Location was ideal with easy access to shops, pubs and things to do. It...”- DeniseUnited States of America“Excellent location and friendly and helpful staff.”
Sara
United Arab Emirates“The location was excellent. The room were spacious.”
MichaelUnited States of America“Excellent location, very clean, delicious food, and the staff… the staff were amazing!! We will definitely come back to Galway & we will absolutely stay at The Skeffington Arms Hotel. ✨💖☘️”- Corrine
Canada“The front desk staff were sooooo wonderful and helpful and super sweet. !! The best front desk service we had on our trip!!! Loved it!!!” - LindsayUnited States of America“Crunchie Fridays made my day! The staff was so helpful and kind. The Skeff bar attached to the hotel was huge and such a fun time at night.”
- ArnulfoUnited States of America“Fantastic location, walking distance to all of the famous pubs and river. The city has a young vibe to it. Lots of young people are in love and enjoying Galway. It's a very romantic city, and we also fell in love with its character and vibe. The...”
GregoryUnited States of America“Almost in the middle of Galway great bar! good restaurant.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is there car parking
We are affiliated with Q-Park located around the corner from the hotel. As a resident of the the hotel, you receive a discounted rate of €10.00 which ..Answered on 11 August 2020Are you wheelchair assesable
Yes, we are!Answered on 2 January 2020Can you pay extra for a mini fridge in the room and if so how much?
Mini-fridges are available at request for no charge.Answered on 5 October 2020do they serve full irish breakfast
Hello, Yes we will be doing a full Irish breakfast and residents will be permitted to eat inside our hotel restaurant. This is subject to change accor..Answered on 27 May 2021Do you pay on arrival or when booking
Both options are available.Answered on 11 August 2020Hello, Could you please tell me what is the earliest breakfast is served as we will need to leave by 7.30am Many thanks, Jennie
Breakfast is served from 7.30 every morning.Answered on 3 February 2023- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- The Skeff Late Bar and Kitchen
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Amenities of Skeffington Arms HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Walking tours
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Skeffington Arms Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that secure parking is available at the Q car park inside the Eyre Square shopping center. The 24-hour rate for parking is EUR 10, please present your parking ticket at reception upon arrival.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Skeffington Arms Hotel
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Skeffington Arms Hotel is 150 feet from the center of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Skeffington Arms Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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Check-in at Skeffington Arms Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Room options at Skeffington Arms Hotel include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
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Skeffington Arms Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Evening entertainment
- Live music/Performance
- Bar crawls
- Nightclub/DJ
- Walking tours
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Bicycle rental
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Skeffington Arms Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- The Skeff Late Bar and Kitchen
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The prices at Skeffington Arms Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
