Skeffington Arms Hotel - Galway
53.27408, -9.049835Overview
3-star boutique hotel overlooking Eyre Square in Galway city center
Entertainment & Nightlife
The Skeffington Arms Hotel is attached to the Famous Skeff Bar, which stays open until 2am, 7 days a week. The bar offers live music nightly followed by a DJ, and also screens all sporting events on big screens. Guests can also access a nightclub and a whiskey bar with an extensive selection of Irish whiskeys.
Dining
The Skeff Bar serves food daily from breakfast through dinner, with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast includes a fruit, cereal, yogurt, and juice bar alongside hot options ordered from the menu. The hotel accommodates special dietary needs, including celiac disease, with advance notice.
Location & Parking
The Skeffington Arms Hotel overlooks Eyre Square in Galway city center, within walking distance of Shop Street, the Spanish Arch, and the River Corrib. The hotel offers a 50% reduction on parking at the Q Car Park, a short walk from the hotel, with a hotel stamp. The Q Car Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Rooms
The Skeffington Arms Hotel has 24 individually designed rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and air conditioning. Rooms include USB A and C charging ports near the beds and a safe. The hotel provides earplugs in each room for light sleepers.
Entertainment & Dining
The Famous Skeff Bar has multiple bars, live music nightly, and a DJ until late, plus big screens for sporting events. The bar serves food daily from breakfast through dinner, with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. The hotel also offers a whiskey bar with an extensive selection of Irish whiskeys and a nightclub.
- Entertainment: Famous Skeff Bar with live music, DJ, and big screens for sports
- Dining: Locally sourced food served from breakfast through dinner
- Location: Overlooks Eyre Square, walking distance to Shop Street and the Spanish Arch
- Parking: 50% reduction at the Q Car Park, open 24/7
- Rooms: 24 individually designed rooms with USB A and C charging ports
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Single bed1 Double bed2 Single beds
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Night club
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Skeffington Arms Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 135 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 19.6 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Connemara, NNR |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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