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.
The Residence Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Quay Street and Eyre Square. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Comprehensive recycling policy
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Raised toilet seat
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Energy-saving switches
Recycling
Special features
Dining
M Fitzgerald's Bar – This pub serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 24 December and 26 December.
Parking
Self-parking costs EUR 12 per night
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 12 per day (246 ft away)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and window guards on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Is The Residence Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 24 December and 26 December.
Does The Residence Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Residence 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Residence Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Residence Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 12 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Residence Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Residence Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (3-min drive) and Claudes Casino (3-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near The Residence Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, M Fitzgerald's Bar.
What's the area around The Residence Hotel like?
The Residence Hotel is in Galway City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Galway Station and 8 minutes' walk from Eyre Square.
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The Residence Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
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.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
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.
Jeanine
Jeanine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
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.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct 2024
PERFECT location if your looking for easy shopping and dining options. Relaxed nightlife on Quay street just steps out the door.
Cody
Cody, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Oct 2024
Small rooms in the latin quarter. Very convenient parking.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
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!!
Abigail
Abigail, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Great boutique feel hotel with a warm welcome and central location
M
M, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
17 Nov 2024
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.
Dorothy
Dorothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2024
Great location and amazing staff!
Roman
Roman, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2024
Wonderful experience! Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location. 10/10 would recommend this property and stay here again!
Austin
Austin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Great location! Nice room! Friendly staff!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2024
Great Location
Perfect location. Staff was incredible. Room was very comfortable and clean.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Location but no breakfast
jeffrey
jeffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jun 2024
Great place to stay while in Galway. Stop thinking about it and just book it.
GREGORY
GREGORY, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Jun 2024
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).
David
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2024
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.
Renae
Renae, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2024
Beautiful hotel in walking distance to the National Gallery and many pubs and restaurants.
Taxi and buses easy to find.
lisa
lisa, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
6 Aug 2024
Meh
debra
debra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2024
Staff was very helpful and friendly
MATTHEW R
MATTHEW R, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr 2023
Best location in Galway this small boutique Hotel has it all
Melvin
Melvin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2023
Ideally located, extremely friendly staff and a high quality clean hotel. Would highly recommend
Tom
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sep 2022
Had a great time , staff was great , friendly, and very helpful
Hotel was clean and beautiful
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Nov 2023
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.
William
William, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 May 2024
No complaints :)
Pete
Pete, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec 2023
Perfect location, friendly staff, spotless rooms, super clean. Noisy street all night through, we barely slept but nothing hotel would have a control over