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The Hardiman

4.5 star property
Victorian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Lounge
Classic Double Room | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Classic Double Room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$312
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

Explore the area

Map
Eyre Square, Galway
  • Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Galway Harbour
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • University of Galway
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed)

James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Galway

A luxury stay in the heart of Galway awaits you at The Hardiman. You'll find Eyre Square a few steps away and Galway Harbour within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 11 square feet (1 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Galway City Centre hotel include Galway City Museum and Galway Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galway Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Galway - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 1 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Skeff Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪An Pucan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Hardiman

Victorian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 11 square feet (1 square metres) and includes conference space. The luxury The Hardiman also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. A complete renovation of The Hardiman was completed in March 2020.

This Victorian Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 11 sq ft of conference space
  • 1 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1852
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hardiman offers 97 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Satellite televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 11 per night)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 15.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 11 per night (1148 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards 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

Hotel Meyrick
Hotel Meyrick Galway
Meyrick
Meyrick Galway
Meyrick Hotel
Meyrick Hotel Galway
Hotel Meyrick
The Hardiman Hotel
The Hardiman Galway
The Hardiman Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Hardiman?

The closest beach to The Hardiman is Grattan Beach (1.7 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Hardiman?

As of 27 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hardiman on 30 Apr 2025 start from AU$311.96, 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 The Hardiman serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hardiman?

No, The Hardiman does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Hardiman?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hardiman?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Hardiman?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Hardiman Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 215 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Moira

Was disappointed in the service and restaurant offerings at this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect location

We had a lovely 2 nights stay in the Hardiman the day after storm Eowyn so it was understaffed but the staff that were in attendance were excellent! The food was exceptional, 10/10 Our only gripe would be that the bedrooms are quite dated and could do with some modernisation, but the foyer and the rest of the hotel were very nice and comfortable! Well located for walking around the city, would stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel..Very close to shops, restaurants and transport. Staff very helpful. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

RAQUEL

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ciara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Charles

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Despite the issues at the hotel where there was total loss of water staff tried to maintain service unfortunately there was no contingency plans to provide temporary water supplies for sanitation and hygiene issues which forced customers to use facilities external to the hotel. This did taint our trip and it was a full 48 Hours before some service were restored. The hotel has agreed to a full reimbursement for our stay but this process is still ongoing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that it’s got its old charm. The staffs at the front desk and restaurant are all super friendly. I love the hotel’s location across Eyre Square where the Christmas Market is located. Very convenient also to all transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect to explore Galway.

Loved my stay The Hardiman. Perfect location for exploring Galway. Was very impressed that my room had a full sized Christmas tree in it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

jill

Liked: Amenities
Room was very large however bathroom sinks did not drain and there was a sulphuric small coming from drains. There were no mirrors to blow dry or curl hair with accessible plugs. The hotel is conveniently located close to everything so great location to your the sights. Bed and pillows comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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

Beautiful old hotel in a great location!

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful old hotel right next to the train station and in the very walkable city of Galway. The room was spacious, the bed was very comfortable and I appreciated the water cartons in the room. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at a gorgeous hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an incredible experience! The hotel is absolutely beautiful with clean and spacious rooms. The mattress was very comfortable for our liking and I would recommend to anyone traveling to Galway to stay here! Many bars/shops within a 5 minute walking distance. In our opinion the perfect place to stay! If there was one negative it would be the parking. The parking area is about 500 meters away (per the receptionist). When checking in just pull up in front of the hotel to get checked in. Then decide if you want to go to the hassle of finding the parking garage or just valet park. We had the valet park for us. Self parking is 11 euro a night and valet is 30 euro.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to walk to all shops and pubs. Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine

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

Recommended

Lovely hotel within walking distance of many shops, dining and live music options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice stay, centrally located to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gursymeron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Room was lovely. The bathroom was small and needed updating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024