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The Hardiman

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Eyre Square

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Lounge
Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Galway

Central Galway getaway .You'll be steps from Eyre Square and within a 10-minute walk of Galway Harbour with a stay at this Galway City Centre hotel. Galway City Museum and Galway Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Galway - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 1 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (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

4.5-star luxury hotel near Eyre Square
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 meters) and includes conference space. The luxury The Hardiman also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hardiman offers 97 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Satellite television is provided.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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.

Property 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: 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 each 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 rating 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

How close is The Hardiman to the airport?

The Hardiman is 58.3 mi (66-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Hardiman have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hardiman.

How close is The Hardiman to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (9-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 2.1 mi (10-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Hardiman offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Hardiman, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Hardiman?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Hardiman?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Hardiman?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Hardiman have a pool?

The Hardiman does not have a pool.

Does The Hardiman have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Hardiman have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hardiman to downtown Galway?

The Hardiman is 0.2 mi away from Galway.

The Hardiman Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 212 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

RAQUEL

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ciara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The center of the city.

Wonderfully helpful and charming staff.The location couldn’t be better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs serious updating to rooms and common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024