In the heart of Galway City Centre, Victoria Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with a restaurant, bar, and inviting terrace. With full breakfast options and helpful staff to assist with tours or tickets, this hotel is sure to be your home away from home. Guest reviews rave about the perfect blend of convenience and comfort.
Victoria Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Quay Street. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Alexandras Restaurant, which serves dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, Irish, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
57 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
24-hour offsite parking nearby (EUR 16 per day); discounts available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ziplining nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Alexandras Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 16 per day (1640 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Also known as
Victoria Galway
Victoria Hotel Galway
Victoria Hotel Hotel
Victoria Hotel Galway
Victoria Hotel Hotel Galway
Frequently asked questions
Does Victoria Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Victoria Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Victoria Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Victoria Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Victoria Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Victoria Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (3-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Victoria Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming, spelunking, and ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near Victoria Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Alexandras Restaurant.
What's the area around Victoria Hotel like?
Victoria Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Galway Station and 6 minutes' walk from Quay Street. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Victoria Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
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Bed
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Parking
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, good, and excellent with a full Irish breakfast being a highlight. (28 reviews)
The on-site restaurant offered excellent value with fresh, healthy options and a great selection of food. (11 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Good hotel with exceptional staff
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Amazing breakfast, lovely room, good location, very friendly staff. Would stay again.
Mrs Sarah
Mrs Sarah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
Wonderful staff and great locatin. Convenient to the train station, Eyer Park and the restaurants and pubs.
Gary
Gary, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
Warmer breakfast.
Breakfast could have been warmer. All just fell lookwarm. But hotel was lovely as was the staff
We wood go back.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
Excellent location close to the train and bus stations.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Lovely place
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
Enjoyed the stay as it served our purpose well.
Larry
Larry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
Lovely hotel, close to shops and restaurants.
Lelia
Lelia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Great place to stay! Very convenient location! Friendly staff! Great beds & room! Terrific restaurant! Would stay here again!
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Great location to everything and the discounted local parking was great. Close to drop off bags. Breakfast good, staff nice. Didnt eat at hotel. Lift access to room.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Super rooms, and very central in the city. Parking is a bit expensive, but thats just a part of staying in a large city.
Ida Beyer
Ida Beyer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Well positioned hotel for the centre of Galway. Very pleasant staff. Excellent breakfast. Would recommend.
Judith
Judith, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Nice place, clean, quiet, comfortable. Restaurant in the lobby was good. Friendly staff. Paid parking was a block or so away.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
Perfect location, great amenities and staff, could not recommend more!
Anna
Anna, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
We enjoyed staying here
Rhonda
Rhonda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 20, 2025
We completely enjoyed our stay! The hotel is beautiful and the location was fantastic! We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. We very much enjoyed the dining, we had our dinners there each evening and the food was wonderful. We will definitely stay again when we make our way back to Galway!
Maggie
Maggie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
The staff was excellent from the moment we walked in until we left. The charm of this old hotel is great. We enjoyed the full Irish breakfast which was a part of our rate.
GRMA/ Thank you for taking care of us.
Jim
Jim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 1, 2025
Staff is amazing!
Tom
Tom, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Excellent hotel! Love it
CHARLES
CHARLES, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Convenient location, nice breakfast, quiet.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Lots of food options nearby and easy walking distance from Eyre Square. Good access to transportation. Felt very safe walking at night.
Olivia
Olivia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Great staff! Very helpful. Incredibly located. Very walkable and drivable. We'd stay here again.
Denise
Denise, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2024
Great location, bar food was great, perfect for a weekend stay in Galway