THE VICTORIA HOTEL | Galway ★ Seaside Luxury & Beachfront Bliss

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Queen Street , Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, .

The Victoria Hotel - A centrally located city hotel with modern rooms and proximity to Eyre Square

The Victoria Hotel offers 75 refurbished rooms, including double, twin, triple, and family accommodations, each equipped with tea-making facilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, and ensuite bathrooms featuring walk-in showers or baths. Breakfast is served daily in the on-site restaurant from 7:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 11 AM on weekends, with options including a full Irish breakfast and continental selections. Guests at The Victoria Hotel can explore nearby attractions like Quay Street (6-minute walk), Galway Cathedral (10-minute walk), and the Spanish Arch (8-minute walk), while the Galway Railway and Bus Stations are both a 2-minute walk away.

Pros

The hotel is a 1-minute walk from Eyre Square, placing guests in the heart of Galway's shopping and dining district.

Rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, tea-making facilities, and modern ensuite bathrooms.

Breakfast options feature freshly baked scones and sourdough bread alongside traditional Irish dishes.

The newly refurbished bar shows major sporting events on a large screen.

Cons

Some rooms lack natural daylight due to their internal layout.

No on-site parking is available, though discounted public parking is nearby.

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Triple Room

2 persons

28 m²

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room

2 persons

16 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

2 persons

16 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Single Room

2 persons

14 m²

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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City Centre

Galway300 m

Airports

Connemara (NNR) 31.1 km

Shannon (SNN) 84.7 km

Train

Galway Railway Station100 m

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Security
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Queen Street , Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, .

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Queen Street , Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, .

City landmarks

Church

Galway Cathedral

850 m

Square

Spanish Arch

620 m

University

National University of Ireland

1.3 km

Landmark

Quay Street

630 m

Landmark

The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum

700 m

Bridge

Salmon Weir Bridge

740 m

Landmark

Galway Bay

800 m

Landmark

Forthill Graveyard

630 m

Landmark

Salthill Promenade

2.3 km

Nearby

Park

Eyre Square

180 m

Museum

Galway City Museum

600 m

Church

Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra

520 m

Castle

Lynch's Castle

380 m

Mall

Galway's Latin Quarter

520 m

Mall

Eyre Square Centre

110 m

Art object

Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde

250 m

Eyre Square Shopping Centre

The Medieval City Walls

120 m

Museum

Nora Barnacle House

430 m

36-40 Eyre Square

Quincentennial Fountain

210 m

Eyre Square

The Browne Doorway

210 m

26 Shop Street

The Claddagh Ring Museum

360 m

Kirwan's Lane off Quay St

Kirwan's Lane

490 m

12-13 Market St

Lynch Memorial Window

380 m

Druid Lane

Hall of the Red Earl

430 m

Middle Street

590 m

Church

St Augustine's Parish Galway

290 m

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Riverside Walk

530 m

Store

My Shop... Granny Likes It

380 m

Saint Francis Abbey 8 Saint Francis Street

The Abbey

470 m

Bridge

Wolfe Tone Bridge

590 m

Restaurants

The Dough Bros

330 m

1 Middle Street Middle Street

Yummy Crepes

90 m

St Nicholas's Market

Esquires Coffee

220 m

11 Eyre Square

McDonagh's

590 m

22 Quay St

U Liotru

250 m

Apartment 1 20 Abbeygate Street Lower

Bubble Bee

300 m

28 Abbeygate Street Lower

Zappi's

380 m

18 Eglinton Street

Supermac's

280 m

36 Eyre Square

Reviews and Ratings

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3.5/5 based on 977 reviews

#17 of 48 hotels in Galway based on Tripadvisor

Beth

United States, December 2024

7.6/10

Despite some renovations still underway, the Victoria Hotel had several redeeming qualities, including its cleanliness and a friendly staff. My room was quite comfortable and centrally located, making it easy to explore Galway. However, the experience was marred by a lack of charm in the service and some basic amenities missing, which made it feel underwhelming for the price I paid.

Rooms

8.0

The room I stayed in was clean and comfortably furnished. It seemed to have been recently renovated, which was a pleasant surprise. However, I did find that it lacked some modern amenities you would expect for the price.

Service

6.0

While the staff was generally helpful, I didn't feel much warmth or engagement from them during my visit. It felt like they were just going through the motions, especially at breakfast.

Location

10.0

The hotel's central location was ideal for exploring the local area, with many restaurants and attractions within walking distance. It couldn't have been more convenient for my trip.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast offerings were decent, but they could definitely improve on the presentation and freshness of the food. Some items seemed unappealing when I arrived.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel was undergoing renovations, which affected some of the facilities. While the lobby could use some upgrades, I appreciated the cleanliness throughout.