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The Residence Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Eyre Square

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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Exterior
Triple Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Quay Street, Galway, Galway, H91 P628
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Arch
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Galway

The Residence Hotel puts you in the heart of Galway, within steps of Quay Street and Hall of the Red Earl. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .M Fitzgerald's Bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available at weekends between 10:30 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this 3-property class Galway City Centre hotel, you'll find Eyre Square.

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shop Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galway Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 9 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's Seafood Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seven Bridge Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Front Door Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Residence Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Eyre Square
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Residence Hotel also features concierge services, a front desk safe, and an ATM. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Residence Hotel offers 20 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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 12 per day); discounts available
  • Parking on site (EUR 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 10:30 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • M Fitzgerald's Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located in a busy area and has a bar with live music at night. Guests may experience related noise on weekends and most weekdays.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 26 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 13 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 12 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day (246 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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 Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch Galway
Residence Hotel Galway
Spanish Arch Hotel Galway
Residence Galway
The Residence Hotel Hotel
The Residence Hotel Galway
The Residence Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Residence Hotel?

The Residence Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Residence Hotel?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Residence Hotel on 7 Jan 2026 start from AU$228.29, 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.

Is parking available at The Residence Hotel?

Yep, The Residence Hotel has a self car park for EUR 12 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Residence Hotel?

Yep, The Residence Hotel is a short 20-minute walk from Grattan Beach.

Is The Residence Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Residence Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Residence Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served at weekends from 10:30 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Residence Hotel?

No, The Residence Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Residence Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Residence Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Residence Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Residence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 359 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaylee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Rooms was smaller than description. Good location. But too small of a room. No room for two people to pass each other in room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Definitely stay again and recommend

Awesome location, fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING location and excellent room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is ideal but not if u have lots of luggage (I.e traveling around Ireland and this being the last stop). The parking is off site and u have to carry luggage up the first flight of steps. U have to wheel luggage down a cobblestone street the lift it up a few steps into the smallest lobby I’ve ever seen. After staying at other locations in Ireland this was the least favorite for us. Definitely focused on city location and not amenities or service. I also left a few clothing items. When I realized it the next day I called and the staff said they’d mail them back to me. Yeah . . , that never happened. So the cost of the room was then doubled by losing $300USD in clothes. The room was hot in July and had no air. There was a fan. Windows had to be open and it sits on the busiest street in Galway. So that wasnt ideal. Noisy. Because it is in walking distance of some great attractions I gave it 2 stars. Otherwise I would have given It zero.
The oceanfront. Down from hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

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

Great Hotel for City People

This hotel is in the middle of the city center and there is a lot going on. If you need complete silence, this is not the hotel for you. My room was on the first floor and I could hear music from the bar until quite late, but it wasn’t anything earplugs or headphones couldn’t mask. The room is small (like 2 people would have been too many kind of small) but the bed was very comfortable and they fit a lot of amenities into a small space (kettle, coffee maker, safe, tv, work space with solid WiFi connection, etc.) Every staff person I interacted with was amazing, and the pub attached is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham, Ottumwa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place , would recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location if you love to be in the middle of things. However, it’s above a very fun bar so if you sleep with the window open it’s very loud and if you close it the room can get a bit stuffy (no ac).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is excellent. Right in the heart of the busy tourist section of Galway, but it is like a sanctuary. The hotel has a restaurant and bar that is excellent. The rooms are stylish and comfortable. If you are looking for an experience , then I really recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is located on Quay Street which has a lot of shops and restaurants with live music. Our room was interesting as we had 3 people (my daughter, my husband, and myself). If you have 3 people your room has 3 twin beds. One for each person. The bathroom was nice. They provided 2 fans which was nice. The staff were nice. We did have an issue getting back into the hotel one night. We had dinner late and got back to the hotel around 11pm and the front door was locked. We rang the doorbell multiple times and knocked. Eventually a staff member opened the door and apologized for the delay.
View from room
View from room
Actually room we stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Food was great. The only complaint would be no ac in hotel and it’s very loud being above the bars/restaurants. Bring your own shower cap, bar soap, shampoo/condition. Would stay again just in a back room not street side.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and welcoming :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is the best, right down in the historic quarter near Spanish Arch, where the buildings are hundreds of years old. You feel like you are walking the road of history. The staff was so friendly and helpful, so we stayed an extra day. The bed was the best we’ve had this trip, so we caught up on our sleep without taking extra time for it! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joanne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
This property is in need of a complete overhaul. The carpets are very smelly, stained, and have not been cleaned or replaced in many years. It is not clearly marked and not easy to get to. We unloaded bags and had to navigate garage floors, then we were dropped in a cross with a few Alley ways. Not at all easy. The room had no Air Conditioning and the window opened a few inches for air. They had a fan that was loud and very old. This place was very inconvenient a huge disappointment. I will be pursuing a refund. Total sh*t show and should not be listed on Expedia!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

JEFFREY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and looked recently updated but very small. Staff was amazing. It was very loud late at night and early morning making it difficult to sleep well
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is unique as it is right on the main street of the Latin Quarter. Restaurants and pubs are steps from the door. The hotel staff are amazing- kind and thoughtful, ready to help as needed 24/7. They treated our group as treasured family. We love this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Justyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always write a fair review and had several conversations with the staff. The hotel was in an excellent place and the staff was nice. I have several complaints that were worth mentioning. My friends hotel had several problems with the toilet and the staff finally fixed it after almost the second day. Couldn't flush it. Then my room, after finally cleaning the fans vents they started working and my bed side had visible springs coming out of it. My Google reviews have pictures and videos of this because the staff said they checked when I was gone and didn't see anything and sadly if anyone checked it's very noticable. It was so uncomfortable and I'm not your usual Karen that complains but the bed after walking all day was bad enough I let them know the first day and could never help me. I get it though, you are sold out but not offering any compensation or even emailing me back to discuss was very disappointing. Sucks I even had to go this way but everyone should know.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was fine, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The noise was far worse than we could have imagined. We were kept up until 2 am when the music stopped. Discount on parking was not as described. We were charged full fee and when we asked the parking employee we were blown off that we had already paid so nothing they could do. Our bad for not doing more due diligence on the hotel. Great location if you aren’t concerned about sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a night or two. Water pressure was not great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jodi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located. Close to restaurants, pubs and shopping. Average room. After parking in the incredibly small Spanish arch car park, we opted to park several blocks away in a larger car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Meaghan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
ANYONE BOOKING THIS PROPERTY PLEASE READ: The hotel sits on top of a very popular pub that has live music going until 2-2:30am some nights. There is absolutely no sound-proofing (we were on the second floor) so if you are a light sleeper or are bothered by noise DO NOT book this hotel. It felt our room was in a club bathroom, and could hear the music, and lyrics clearly. If you're going to be out partying / drunk all night, this could be a good hotel for you. I think the hotel should have better warnings about the noise. They say it gets "lively" which is a gross understatement. Pricing the rooms that are on the first or second floors at a cheaper rate would be more fair- if it was explicitly stated that you'd be hearing music until 2am. I wish I read more reviews before booking this hotel. The photos on this Expedia listing are also misleading (the show a picture of a cathedral interior) which isn't a part of the property. The street view is also much different. Quay street is congested with foot traffic, buskers, and outdoor dining- which isn't a complaint. Quay street is where most of the action is in Galway and it's a super convenient location, just not worth the price for 2 nights of no sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025