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City HideAway

3.0 star property

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Studio Suite
Studio | Living area
Double Room
Studio Suite
Studio Suite

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May

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Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Galway, H91E9HK
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio | Living area

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Galway

At City HideAway you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Eyre Square and The Fountain. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a lift. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Galway City Centre hotel include Padraic O'Conaire Statue and Shop Street.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shop Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galway Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spanish Arch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Quay Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fibber McGee's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

City HideAway

City HideAway offers its guests a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 145 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
City HideAway offers 145 accommodations with free toiletries. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 16 per person

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (209 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 17 August 2025 to 24 May 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day (492 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

City HideAway Hotel
City HideAway Galway
City HideAway Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to City HideAway?

The closest beach to City HideAway is Grattan Beach (1.9 km).

How much does it cost to stay at City HideAway?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City HideAway on 28 May 2026 start from AU$179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does City HideAway serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City HideAway?

No, City HideAway does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at City HideAway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at City HideAway?

No, pets are not allowed.

City HideAway Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 92 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room had spider webs, bugs, a dirty toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station and center of the city. The company uses this dorm building as a hotel for only about 2 months in summer. Room/shower not clean. We had a bag disappeared in the room while we were gone during day. All doors were fire doors that shut hard (no chance we forgot to lock the door). Cameras are at the end of hallway (no camera outside of our room door), they said they didn't see anything stolen on camera and asked us to check our luggage, but my daughter and I each had a carry on, a bag and a purse, not a lot of luggage/space that the bag could be hidden in luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Meghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were so hot. Fans from the front desk were a weak solution.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

erik

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot room with no reprieve. People staying around us were incredibly loud but because of thin walls. No sheets on bed. Clear effort to reel in money from tourist while school is out of session. Would never in a million years stay here again. Felt like a one star motel but paid for so much more. Do not stay here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ralph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a horrid hotel. Its decor reminded me of an industrial park. My room had no air conditioning and a huge window that wouldn't open and took direct sunlight. There was a kitchen with things like a cork board and a white boad which were completely useless. I don't know who planned this but it wasn't for the vacation traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

D

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Ripoff

Despite having booked and paid in advance online with Hotels.com, when i arrived at the property i was told it was not paid and my creditcard was charged again by a Ukrainian gentleman at reception. I queried this and said i did not want to pay twice. I was assured all was in order. On getting home i checked my cc statement and found i had indeed been charged twice. I messaged the property but got no reply.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaili

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very warm inside the building and rooms, little airflow. Quite noisy at night. In a convenient area to the Latin Quarter - within walking distance to many pubs and stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property appears to be a rental for the summer months. Its a school dormitory but very quiet and safe. Washer and dryer at location for small cost. Room was small but comfy for what we needed. Bathroom was inside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

I enjoyed my stay. The staff were helpful and friendly. The area was convenient and safe. The bed was more comfortable than I had expected. Wifi was excellent. Laundry facilities were easy to use. I knew going in that this was a student dorm turned hotel for the summer. The website FAQ stated it was not air conditioned. I do wish they had provided face cloths and refreshed the room more often, but overall great stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, close enough to everything. Parking discount was good valuable & staff were really friendly. However, a massive negative was that the room was unbearably hot. Fans were available at reception but made little difference. If they could sort this issue it would be a great place but as it stands, wouldnt stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nowhere in the ad does it say students accommodation. Rooms are not as pictured or described. Rooms not cleaned to a hygienic standard. Bed in first room not fit to sleep on. Second room cleaner and more comfortable than the other one. Very cramped singe person room being offered as a double, bed against wall. , do not recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was lovely really enjoyed my stay however it was very hot in the building and the thermostat didn’t lower the temperature in my room, I would still recommend this hotel and it was a very enjoyable stay besides the heat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Galway Stay

This place exceeded my expectations! The room is quite small (which is to be expected for a budget stay), but there was plenty of storage space. Our room was clean upon arrival and stocked with towels and toiletries. Rooms are cleaned every 3 days, but you can request additional towels and toiletries whenever. I definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed in Galway

It was safe, clean and the reception staff was nice. Good location and close/within walking distance to many attractions. However, the rooms were unbearably hot. The reception area had air conditioning but the room only had heat. They provided a desk fan but it was so hot in the room we could not sleep. There also was no tv in the room and no restaurant or drink area only a vending machine. If you need a minimal place to stay in the winter with no frills this is good. It is basically a dorm room without air.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Solid and budget friendly

Budget friendly , easy location walking distance from the airport! Chrissy at the check in desk was lovely. Only negative was no A/C and the room was warm. They have fans I just didn’t think I would need one and should have. Wish they had an option for early check in!
Someone’s dirty laundry was in my room but I think it was just an oversight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy seagulls were a bit of a drag but otherwise it was a decent place to stay! Also, we did ask them to change our bed sheets, but they just made the bed and left the same sheets. Otherwise though, staff was kind to us and we were able to sleep!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

john

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Ehhh

Very basic room. Converted dorm room or something. But if you’re on a budget, it’s clean so you can’t go wrong. But if you want any kind of creature comfort, try somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

M

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not a hotel

This is a dormitory for a local college, not a hotel. Misrepresented on the advertisement. We arrived and had to leave requested a refund since this wasn't as described in the the description. Requested double beds and each room had a small bed typical for a single person.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and cozy. Good for bare needs. Easy to get to. Solid parking across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025