Skeffington Arms Hotel - Galway

Boutique hotel overlooking Eyre Square with live music nightly

Location & Overview

Skeffington Arms Hotel sits directly overlooking Eyre Square in the center of Galway City. The hotel is one block from the train station and within walking distance of the Latin Quarter, Spanish Arch, and Claddagh Bay. Bus tour pickups for the Cliffs of Moher and Connemara operate from the same block as the hotel.

Rooms

The hotel offers 24 bright, individually designed rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Rooms on the second floor are noted by guests to be quiet despite the bar downstairs, and earplugs are provided as a precaution. Some rooms offer views of Eyre Square, while others face the rear for additional quiet.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served in the Skeff Bar and Kitchen, a historic room with heavy wood carvings, and includes both a continental buffet and hot options ordered from the menu. Guests can order high-quality, locally sourced food from breakfast through dinner, with special dietary menus available on request. The bar also offers specialty cocktails and a wide selection of beers and whiskeys.

Entertainment & Nightlife

The Skeff Bar, attached to the hotel, has live music every night followed by a DJ until 2 a.m. The bar is also a venue for live sporting events on big screens and is part of the official Galway pub crawl route. Multiple bar areas within the Skeff cater to different moods, from cozy corners with wood carvings to a lively dance floor.

Services & Parking

Guests receive a 50% discount at the Q Car Park, paying €10 per 24 hours instead of the standard €24, with the parking garage a five-minute covered walk away. The hotel offers concierge service, luggage storage, daily housekeeping, and a laundry service for €10 per bag. Family-friendly services include kids' meals and the ability to fulfill special requests, such as birthday celebrations with complimentary prosecco.

• Location: Overlooking Eyre Square, one block from the train station
• Rooms: 24 individually designed en-suite rooms
• Dining: Breakfast served in historic Skeff Bar with wood carvings
• Entertainment: Live music nightly and DJ until 2am
• Parking: 50% discount at Q Car Park (€10 per 24 hours)
• Service: Concierge, luggage storage, and laundry for €10 per bag