The Residence Hotel

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Valerie

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Rachelle

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Michael

Great staff. Location is right on the main strip of restaurants and bars.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jan 2026

Mark

Honestly we've stayed here a couple of times now and had very different experiences. It's not a place for a couples weekend away unless you're out until 3am loud music from the bar below plays right up until 2 followed by guests flooding up to their rooms. The hotel is well situated and staff are helpful but on the weekend the place is so noisy that it's more suited to a younger crowd.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Sean

Staff was amazing! Great location and room was superb.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Daron

Very good

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2025

Kendra

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Kathy

Clean updated room.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2025

Katie

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Virginia

Had a great stay, love the bar under the hotel, manager was very friendly and helpful!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Courtney

This is a great location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Howard

Great location, very nice room and bed. Staff very very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Fiona

Had a few issues but were dealt very quickly by the staff. Highly recommend perfect location. Spanish arch car park is literally 2min walk.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Timothy

Great and very helpful staff

2/10

Poor

05 Nov 2025

Sandra

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Carrie

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!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Sean

Small rooms with different designs. Location and overall hotel experience was great.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2025

Kimberly

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Patricia

Right in the heart of things!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Tyler

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

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2025

Timothy

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!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

Joette

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2025

Kelly

The directions to the hotel are a bit confusing due to all the road closures/one way streets. Location is perfect tho!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2025

darla

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

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Jodine

Alan at the front desk was super helpful & friendly, he was absolute gem!

2/10

Poor

21 Sep 2025

Beverly

Zxx

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Michelle

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2025

Stephanie

Enjoyed our stay here. Great friendly staff and awesome bar on the bottom floor. In a great location with convenient parking.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Sep 2025

Kaylee

Rooms was smaller than description. Good location. But too small of a room. No room for two people to pass each other in room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Kim

Definitely stay again and recommend

Awesome location, fantastic staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Logan

AMAZING location and excellent room

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Aug 2025

Laura

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Abigail

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Graham

Great place , would recommend to anyone

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2025

Caroline

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).

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Arne

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Christina

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.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2025

Yolanda

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Belinda

Staff was friendly and welcoming :)

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Cheryl

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.

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 May 2025

Joanne

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!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2025

JEFFREY

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Kristina

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.

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2025

Justyn

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.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

17 May 2025

Paul

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2025

John

Great place for a night or two. Water pressure was not great.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2025

jodi

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.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 May 2025

Meaghan

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Chris

Very nice hotel, great staff and the best location ever! Will stay here when I go back to Halway.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2025

Patrice

Avoid room 104 or 102.. it is directly of above bar where music is till 2:00am. When asked what time the music ended on Friday night we were told 11;00pm ish.. and didn’t we read the reviews we did but no one said music would be so loud and annoying.. While website said be for some noise it never said bar was right below us.. Staff very friendly and know they had no control.. they need to say where this hotel sits!! No one would rent here if they knew!!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Kieran

Amazing location. Will always recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Ivonne

Super location!!!! It was in the middle of restaurants, bars, shopping, train station, and all the attractions!!! We had a great time.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2025

Kathy

A bit noisy with the pub downstairs. Better to request a room in the higher floors.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Charlotte

Great hotel right on the main street of the Latin Quarter!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2025

Jamie

Location!

Excellent location and really
Comfy rooms!!!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2025

Jessica

Amazing location with parking

Hotel was a bit hard to find but once inside it had a fun, funky vibe. The room was clean but incredibly small and the toilet was not working properly. Parking is right next store and there is shopping and restaurants as soon as you walk out the door.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Leanne

Everything is within walking distance and the hotel is very conveniently placed in the city

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2025

Aaron

Great location!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2025

Tamra

Nice hotel except you’re above a bar that plays live music until 1am. Bring earplugs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Dave

Great service!

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2025

Stephen

The shower was very poor. Very slow and never changed temperature really. However, the food in the restaurant was brilliant and the front desk service was great. Area of the hotel couldn't be better.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Paul

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel in a fantastic location. Parking is literally next door - great value given the location. Staff are super friendly. And they left a nice note and a box of chocolates when I asked for something special for my gf. Lovely touch and really appreciated.

The room itself is lovely, new and clean. Great bathroom and shower/bath. Zero complaints.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2025

Mark

Very central and has all the mod cons you need for a short stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2025

JOSEPH

In the middle of Galway. Best location

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

Sydney

I loved how easy it was to get everywhere. The restaurant and bar were great!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2024

Peter

Ah, Galway! If you want to be in the heart of music, pubs, and shops- and stay at a fun, hip and comfortable place, look no further.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2024

Dorothy

If you're a party person this hotel is for you ;)

The size of the rooms was decent, loved the in room coffee pot and you can't be at the location BUT the pub below was BLASTING music well past 2am and even with 2 sound machines and closed windows no sleep was to be had. Staff were polite but not friendly and with no breakfast service available we'll make a different choice on our next visit to Galway.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Jeanine

Our stay here was dantastic. The location was oerfect for sightseeing, food, and nightlife.
It is loud at night due to the nightlife in the area, but we expected that.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Abigail

You are right in the middle of a lot of action at this hotel! Made it so easy to explore. Parking is at the garage a few buildings down, but it was easy. Highly recommend!!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2024

Michelle

Small rooms in the latin quarter. Very convenient parking.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Cody

PERFECT location if your looking for easy shopping and dining options. Relaxed nightlife on Quay street just steps out the door.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

jeffrey

Location but no breakfast

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Aug 2024

Stanley

Disappointing.

This hotel was one of the biggest disappointments in our 4 week trip in the British Isles. It is located on a very busy and loud walking street, making it difficult to access and loud outside until around 3 am. The elevator smelled, the coffee maker leaked and didn’t work and the shower water pressure was non existent. The room was over $300 Euros per night - too expensive for its shortfalls.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2024

debra

Meh

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2024

John

Older hotel in a great location. There is no onsite parking. Very noisy, even on weekdays. We heard loud music and yelling well after midnight. Trash cleanup and trucks starting at 6 am. No AC. Clean room and friendly staff. Surprised by the overall rating. People must really like the location. Hotel is just okay. Solid 6 or 7. Not a 9/“wonderful”

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2024

Danna

Ok first let me say…it was a nice hotel. It was clean, comfy room, and staff were friendly. Now for the not so good…while others have commented on it being noisy…I assumed typical noise for the pub district. I did not expect for it to sound like I had a damn nightclub in my room. They have commented on others reviews saying their hotel specific website states it can be noisy…their Expedia info does not. And really how many of us go to the individual website to check it out? I expected some noise as a result of street traffic but not the echo of the bars live music (think bass thumping) til the wee hours of the morning. So if you appreciate a good night sleep, are traveling with children or are not in the party scene…DO NOT book here! If the late night live music club hopping is your jam…book away you will love it! As for me 3 hours of sleep for €296…not worth it. Oh AND when we asked how long the music would be going for…we were given earplugs.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Jun 2024

LYNSEY

Would only recommend for young partiers as just a decent place to crash after a night out, but not for a family/kids or anyone wanting a nice retreat. The pictures are deceiving. 1 star for the misleading photos/description. We had trouble finding the place and after asking several people, we were directed to a small door placed between two restaurant patios. No wonder they didn’t post pictures of their entrance. The first gal to greet us was friendly and she’d get 5 stars, but the other 2 people we dealt with for questions and check out were pretty miserable. The place is old and kind creepy but it was clean. Our room was tiny, didn’t have television to watch (could only cast apps from your phone but we didn’t have those), got 3 tiny twin beds pushed together, no toiletries in bathroom, coffee maker with no cups…it honestly felt a bit like an upscale hostel. Now this wouldn’t be so bad if it was a cheap stay- but it was nearly $300 for a weeknight! I expected more with that price. The location is great if you want a fun street side atmosphere or plan on going out because you are literally in the middle of a bustling walkable street. The bar/restaurant attached was fun and a cool atmosphere. If youre there for the nightlife, have at it. Otherwise book elsewhere.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2024

Renae

Great location in the midst of everything fun!

Great stay with reception staff going the extra mile to ensure our stay was organised. Recommend the pub downstairs for food and music but get in early or you will miss out.
The room can get a bit hot but use the fans supplied, they do a great job!
Overall the Residence had everything we were wanting from our stay which was fun and ease.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2024

Carrie

Tub extremely deep and dangerous to get in and out after a shower

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Michael

Great location! Nice room! Friendly staff!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2024

David

A great location, right in the thick of it. The only downside to that is that it’s a little noisy at night (something we were aware of before booking anyway).

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2024

GREGORY

Great place to stay while in Galway. Stop thinking about it and just book it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Verified traveler

Great Location

Perfect location. Staff was incredible. Room was very comfortable and clean.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

M

Great boutique feel hotel with a warm welcome and central location

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2024

Austin

Wonderful experience! Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location. 10/10 would recommend this property and stay here again!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2024

DAVID

Parking was not as expected. We were told where parking was off property when they had parking in the hotel lot. This was inconvenient to say the least.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2024

Pete

No complaints :)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Scott

Lovely rooms. Excellent, accommodating staff. Right in the heart of Latin Quarter. Don’t forget to close the double windows to block out the noise!! Parking was tricking since we were unfamiliar with the area. If you’re using GPS locate Spanish Arch Parking and you’ll be set. Would definitely recommend to anyone planning to stay in Galway!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2024

Michael

Shower didn't work very well and no AC. The room was a little small but very clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2024

Roman

Great location and amazing staff!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2024

Nandu

Nice room with a funky vibe in a happening area

The room was comfortable and clean. It was in the heart of Quay Street where all the hopping bars are located. It can be a little loud outside the hotel so probably not for someone who wants a quiet stay. But the location is otherwise in a prime area. The staff were really wonderful. They were super friendly and accommodating. There isn’t much of a lobby area, but the bar 1520 next door provides a nice place to hang out.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Kristin

Great place in the middle of town!

This was a lovely hotel in the heart of Galway! It made walking around the city and dining so easy. The Spanish Arch car park is not for the faint of heart. If you have a big car or aren't comfortable driving, use another car park. The front desk staff had great recommendations for places to see and eat. Yes, you can hear the music from the bar downstairs. We didn't find it a problem, though.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2024

lisa

Beautiful hotel in walking distance to the National Gallery and many pubs and restaurants.
Taxi and buses easy to find.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2024

MATTHEW R

Staff was very helpful and friendly

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2023

Brian

Nice place, very convenient, but really hard to sleep through the house band playing till 2am

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2023

Hulya

Perfect location, friendly staff, spotless rooms, super clean. Noisy street all night through, we barely slept but nothing hotel would have a control over

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2023

Tom

Ideally located, extremely friendly staff and a high quality clean hotel. Would highly recommend

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2023

Mark

Unique place right above a popular pub, other reviews had me worried about noise however it wasn't that bad and was fun to listen too from the room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2023

William

This place was great! There's a restaurant/bar with live music downstairs, and it's right by a plethora of shops, pubs, and restaurants. The staff was also extremely friendly and helpful.

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2023

Tami

We stayed on a Friday and their bar was right under our room. They played live music until 2:00 am and it was so loud that it was impossible to sleep. They should state this on their website or warn customers.

Leisure Family