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The Residence Hotel

3.0 star property
Experience city centre charm and great service. Enjoy local cuisine at the restaurant then unwind over drinks at the bar.

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In the heart of Galway City Centre, The Residence Hotel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with a bar and restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, secure your belongings at the front-desk safe, enjoy self parking or take advantage of ATM/banking services - all while experiencing exceptional service from our top-rated staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €229
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun

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Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Galway City Centre, a neighbourhood in Galway, The Residence Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Fisheries Watchtower Museum and Galway City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Galway Arts Centre and Millennium Children's Park and Playground. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galway Greyhound Stadium or Pearse Stadium. Visit our Galway travel guide
Map
Quay Street, Galway, Galway, H91 P628

What's nearby

  • Quay Street
    Quay Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Spanish Arch
    Spanish Arch
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shop Street
    Shop Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galway Harbour
    Galway Harbour
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 0_B170YC
    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 Front Door Pub
    1 min walk

About this property

The Residence Hotel

Hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Quay Street
Near Eyre Square, The Residence Hotel provides concerts and live shows, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site restaurant, M Fitzgerald's Bar, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), luggage storage and a lift
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Residence Hotel feature comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and espresso makers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 42-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and housekeeping

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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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • M Fitzgerald's Bar

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 12 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day (246 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Residence Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 1 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Residence Hotel on 2 Jun 2026 start from €229, 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.

How much is parking at The Residence Hotel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 12 per night.

What time is check-in at The Residence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Residence Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Residence Hotel located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Quay Street and Galway Bay. Druid Theatre and Galway City Museum are just steps away. Galway Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Residence Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 412 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Everything you need for a short stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The front desk staff were very polite and helpful. The room was clean. The only negative was parking offsite and hauling luggage to the hotel but that was stipulated upfront and the hotel did validate the parking fees.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we expected, perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and clean. Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Great location and room was superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Location is right on the main strip of restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff where unbelievably helpful and welcoming. The location is superb, and as we were staying there with a 1 year old, everything was so close by. Tad noisy yes, but we knew it would be, and they put us on the third floor, so it was grand. Staff couldn't have been kinder to us and our son, so we'll definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and the bed was comfortable. However, there really wasn’t anyplace to unpack and store clothing, which made it more difficult to navigate the small space. The shower was great, but the towels were flimsy. The staff were always helpful. We had lunch in the bar one afternoon, which was delicious, although the seafood chowder should have been hotter. We appreciated the parking discount, but rolling heavy bags along the city streets in the rain was exhausting after the drive. Not much to be done about that with the fun location of the property. The hotel is similar to Manhattan boutique properties.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay- booked 2 rooms, 1 for myself and my husband and 1 for my 18-year-old daughter. The retro-funky styling of the rooms was a plus, in the very centre of the city's main street of pubs, restaurants and shops. The staff were super friendly at check-in and check-out. Parking is about a 5 mins walk, no place to pull up and drop your stuff off, so if you do have mobility issues, not sure if it might not be the place for you- might want to contact the hotel. Even though you are right in the middle of the hustle and bussle it was still very quiet. Would definitely recommend for anyone staying in the area and wants to walk the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

6/10 Okay

Akasha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely well located and reasonably priced. Read previous reviews and brought ear plugs for the music and nightlife downstairs, but they didn’t help much with the slammed doors and loud chatter of other guests in the early hours. That said, we knew it was a vibrant location with lots of late activities so it wasn’t unexpected! The heat in the room wasn’t working so they needed to bring up the space heater, and did so right away which was quite convenient. One of the mattresses in our triple room had a major dent but we were just two people so the other two beds sufficed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Location!

Excellent location and really Comfy rooms!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

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

8/10 Good

Kelly

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, great staff and the best location ever! Will stay here when I go back to Halway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025