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The Residence Hotel

3.0 star property

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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

Galway

The Residence Hotel puts you in the heart of Galway, steps from Quay Street and within a 10-minute stroll of Eyre Square. 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. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Galway City Centre hotel include Druid Theatre and Galway City Museum.

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 - 8 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Quays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonagh's Seafood Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Cóilí - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Residence Hotel

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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Eyre Square Hotel
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  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
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4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,112 reviews
The price is AU$289
includes taxes & fees
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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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.

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 16-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. 230 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 377 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay while in Galway. A quick walk to everywhere. However, because it is in the Latin quarter be ready for it to be loud at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean updated room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It's never a good sign when you go to a hotel and they offer you earplugs bc of the noise. I was thankful to have them but they didn't quite do the trick, which makes sense since ithe room was right above a bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, New Braunfels

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, love the bar under the hotel, manager was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, very nice room and bed. Staff very very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a few issues but were dealt very quickly by the staff. Highly recommend perfect location. Spanish arch car park is literally 2min walk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great and very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not only did the room feel neglected, it smelled like fish fry when the window was opened as it was right onto the vents from the restaurant below. No air conditioning and felt very dirty. Noisy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Orlando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay at this hotel in Galway. Full stop. If you want to be in the thick of everything, this is your place. The staff were so kind and the room was spacious and clean. This hotel is literally minutes from pretty much everything. We WILL be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms with different designs. Location and overall hotel experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located above a bar that has live music. If you're looking to get a good nights sleep before 2am, I'd recommend staying somewhere else. Good walk to all location and clean/newer rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of things!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s loud at night just like stated in previous reviews, even on the fourth floor the bar played live music until 1:30 am. Everything else about the hotel is great, if you’re not planning to be up at 1:30 in the am with the music, I consider somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You’re in the middle of it all at the Residence. Great dining and shopping are right outside your door, and the attached pub is great too. Bring earplugs on a weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joette

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location in heart of pub & touristy shopping district. Note that the hotel is located directly above popular pub M.Fitzgeralds - secure a room on the 4th floor unless you plan to stay out until 1am. The hotel has agreements with 2 car parks - definitely use Hynes which has much wider spots than Spanish Arch but a bit farther walking to hotel. Entrance to hotel is easily missed so watch carefully.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The directions to the hotel are a bit confusing due to all the road closures/one way streets. Location is perfect tho!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

darla

Liked: Cleanliness
Right in the heart of Galway bars, restaurants, and shops just out the door. EU style no doubt. Parking not bad. Spanish arch garage right by. Parking just tight but everything is there. Wonderful if you want to be midst all the hustle and bustle
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alan at the front desk was super helpful & friendly, he was absolute gem!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beverly

Zxx
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful experience with the bellman at the hotel. He was very personable, and even gave us chocolates for our anniversary celebration. The room was very clean and we loved the decoration. Overall we had a great experience there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie, Sicklerville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here. Great friendly staff and awesome bar on the bottom floor. In a great location with convenient parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tia

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