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About the Hotel

Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, 00000

Rooms

The Skeffington Arms Hotel has 24 bedrooms across two floors. Accommodation options include single, double, twin, and triple rooms. Rooms have cosy duvets, individually controlled air conditioning, in-room safe, large writing desk, complimentary Wi-Fi, hair dryer, and coffee machines/tea stations with bottled water. All guest bedrooms are non-smoking. Each room is decorated in a traditional style and includes a private bathroom.

Dining

The Skeff Kitchen emphasizes high-quality, wholesome food. The Skeff Bar offers an evening bar food menu prepared with locally sourced Irish ingredients. A full Irish breakfast is available. The Skeff caters to various tastes, including gluten-free options. The Galway Continental Christmas Market offers German Bratwurst, traditional crepes, and Irish handmade fudge.

Leisure and Entertainment

The Skeff Late Bar features six bars, including a cocktail bar, over several floors. There are seven sports screens including a 57" HD 3D PLASMA SCREEN and a 10 FOOT HD BIG SCREEN. DNA Nightclub is located in the heart of Galway's nightlife. The Skeff supports local arts, showcasing Galway's talent with live music seven nights a week. The Galway Comedy Festival features 45 shows over 7 days.

Location & Transportation

The Skeffington Arms Hotel overlooks Eyre Square in Galway City Centre, near the Wild Atlantic Way. The Galway City train and bus depots are a five-minute walk. A shuttle bus from Galway City serves Aran Island Ferries, departing from Queens St. The hotel is a short walk from Galway's shopping district, restaurants, and bars. Discounted parking is available at Eyre Square Shopping Centre on Merchants Road.

Hotel Services

The Skeffington Arms Hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and bar. The hotel provides gift vouchers redeemable at The Skeff Bar for food and drinks. The front desk team assists with itineraries for exploring Galway City and The Wild Atlantic Way. Day tours to the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, and Connemara can be booked at the reception desk.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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12 m² 
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1 Double bed
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19 m² 
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1 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Galway100 m
Airports
Connemara (NNR) 31.6 km
Shannon (SNN) 84.3 km
Train
Galway Railway Station200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Night club

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, 00000
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Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, 00000
Nearby
Park
Eyre Square
70 m
Church
Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra
430 m
Castle
Lynch's Castle
270 m
The Tower Wolfe Tone Bridge
The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum
590 m
Mall
Eyre Square Centre
60 m
Art object
Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
120 m
Museum
Nora Barnacle House
320 m
Eyre Square Shopping Centre
The Medieval City Walls
130 m
36-40 Eyre Square
Quincentennial Fountain
80 m
Eyre Square
The Browne Doorway
70 m
Bridge
Salmon Weir Bridge
570 m
26 Shop Street
The Claddagh Ring Museum
300 m
12-13 Market St
Lynch Memorial Window
280 m
Kirwan's Lane off Quay St
Kirwan's Lane
470 m
Druid Lane
Hall of the Red Earl
430 m
Middle Street
450 m
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Riverside Walk
380 m
Church
St Augustine's Parish Galway
270 m
Store
My Shop... Granny Likes It
250 m
Saint Francis Abbey 8 Saint Francis Street
The Abbey
310 m
Galway's West End
450 m
Restaurants
Esquires Coffee
130 m
11 Eyre Square
Zappi's
210 m
18 Eglinton Street
Subway
320 m
Eyre Sq Shopping Centre Kiosk 2
The Charcoal Grill
230 m
3 Prospect Hill Eyre square
Yummy Crepes
180 m
St Nicholas's Market
Darcy's Bar and Kitchen
180 m
2 Forster Street
Tuco's Taqueria
300 m
6 Abbeygate Street Upper
Espresso 44
240 m
44 William Street Galway City
Papa Rich Street Food Kitchen
340 m
3 Dalys Place Woodquay
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