Eyre Square Hotel

The Eyre Square Hotel is a straightforward three-star hotel on Forster Street, close to Eyre Square in the heart of Galway. It has 51 rooms, a restaurant and a bar, and it is one of the most conveniently placed mid-range options for visitors who plan to walk everywhere. Galway station is about a two-minute walk, Eyre Square about a minute, and Galway Cathedral about eight minutes, according to the Expedia listing. Room types on the listing include Standard Double rooms of about 180 square feet, Standard Twin rooms and Standard Triple rooms of about 237 square feet, and rooms have a safe, kettle with tea and coffee, a shower with free toiletries, a satellite TV and heating. There is free Wi-Fi, a lift, a front desk open around the clock and luggage storage.

Location and getting around: the address is excellent for the style of trip this guide describes. Coach tours to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Connemara collect from central points close by, the train and bus stations are a few minutes away, and the Galway Christmas Market, running from 6 November to 22 December 2026, is in Eyre Square. Shop Street, the Latin Quarter and the Spanish Arch are within a short, flat walk.

Rooms and who it suits: rooms are standard in size and style, so this is a hotel for sleeping and showering rather than lingering. It suits budget-minded couples, solo travellers, friends and families who need a triple room, and anyone who plans to be out all day on tours. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street, as central Galway is lively at weekends and during the market. The listing mentions a bar and restaurant on site, so you can eat in without leaving.

Good to know: breakfast is available for a surcharge, and parking is available but you should confirm the arrangements and cost when you book, because city-centre parking is limited. There is no pool or spa, and the rooms are small. The value case is simple: you pay for the location rather than the facilities. Booking early matters for weekends in December, when the market and Christmas parties fill central hotels. Check the booking page for the latest room details and policies, since this is a smaller property with a limited number of rooms.