Here at the Victoria Hotel, we match Victorian style with something new to create a welcoming and elegant environment. Our 75 guest rooms comprise of double, twin, triple and deluxe rooms so we can cover every eventuality for you when you stay at our newly refurbished boutique hotel. Victoria Hotel’s experienced team is always on hand to assist with local recommendations for sightseeing and are able to offer local knowledge when it comes to planning your trip in Galway.
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With the boutique Victoria Hotel on the door step of Galway city centre we have everything you need. Here at the Victoria Hotel, we match Victorian style with something new to create a welcoming and elegant environment for you.
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Aran Island Knitwear
Aran Islands Knitwear specialise and stock a wide range of traditional Aran hand knitted and Aran hand-loomed...
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A very popular shopping spot, whether you’re looking for a Bottega Veneta handbag or a new pair...
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Eyre Square (‘An Fhaiche Mhór’ in Irish) in the heart of Galway City is rich in history...
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The Latin Quarter is on the left bank of the River Corrib from O’Briens Bridge down to...
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Sloping down to the river in the Latin Quarter, Quay Street is a fun and friendly pedestrian...
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Head southwest of the city centre and you’ll soon come to the Salthill Promenade, two kilometres long...
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Our Reviews
Comfortable Hotel Good location, comfortable bed, good bathroom, clean, modern.
Restaurant staff were... read moreGood location, comfortable bed, good bathroom, clean, modern.
Restaurant staff were lovely, not enough staff at breakfast.
Dinner - chowder was excellent, steak was very tough - manager dealt with this.
Breakfast was slow due to staff numbers. read lessExcellent! Myself and my friend attended the Victoria Hotel restaurant for lunch yesterday... read moreMyself and my friend attended the Victoria Hotel restaurant for lunch yesterday and we were *extremely* impressed. The professionalism and courtesy of the two ladies at the main hotel reception was to set the tone to follow. The cleanliness and layout if the entire foyer and restaurant and bar area was the highest standard. In particular, I was impressed by the Art Deco design of the bar area which I understand had been redesigned recently. A 1920s feel created a unique ambience. Wall designs of tropical plants and verdant growth is a cozy and interesting design feature which we discussed at length. As for the lunch itself, I was very impressed with the Cod and I had a side of Sautéed Onions. As onions are my favourite food, I was eager to taste this and I was not disappointed. They were softly done and not over cooked. My friend had the Gnocchi which was equally excellent. The manager was very professional and helpful and every place should be run like this! read less
Zentrales Hotel, bestens für eine Erkundung Galways geeignet 👍Martin MUC 4/04/202050th birthday Amazing g staff and fab hotel very clean and comfy will stay... read moreAmazing g staff and fab hotel very clean and comfy will stay here again for sure Ashling and all the bar staff were very helpful check in was so easy room very clean lift near to my room as i have bone disease so greatful dont have to walk far read less
Bien situé en plein centre de la ville chambre spacieuse et correcte... read moreBien situé en plein centre de la ville chambre spacieuse et correcte parking à proximité. Très bien read lesscyrille Dl 4/04/2020Hotel ottimo.., ottima location in centro città.., a piedi si raggiunge in... read moreHotel ottimo.., ottima location in centro città.., a piedi si raggiunge in 5min. Il centro..! STANZA PULITA ED ammobiliata in ELEGANZA..! 👏😷😷👏🙋🏻♂️👁👌🏿👌🏿 read lessLuca Consalvi 9/04/2020- Great place to stay,central to most of the city of Galway.Excellent staff& food.Gearóid O'maoltuille 4/04/2019
Very pleasant stay Great location, comfortable room, clean and spacious. Reception & bar staff were... read moreGreat location, comfortable room, clean and spacious. Reception & bar staff were friendly and helpful. Stayed at this hotel in October 2019 for 2 nights. Pity car park is not available but spaces were free nearby. read less
Lovely refurbished room.Full amenities.Great room servicingHelpful staff.Would definitely recommendLeigh Hay 4/04/2019 Lovely little gem Stayed one night here for a graduation and it was a very... read moreStayed one night here for a graduation and it was a very pleasant stay. Hotel is lovely, rooms are clean and the shower is a decent size. Breakfast was very tasty, maybe could have been a little warmer. Staff were very friendly efficient. Walking distance to shops, bars and restaurants. Complimentary car parking at a local public car park. read less
Weekend Galway Getaway Since this hotel has been done up we've been back twice, having... read moreSince this hotel has been done up we've been back twice, having stayed here a few years ago when it could have done with a bit of TLC. The location is perfect for exploring Galway. Just off Eyre Square, everything is within walking distance. Food in bar restaurant was great. Service was absolutely brilliant. Could ask for nothing better. A lovely birthday weekend away courtesy of the wife. 😊😊😊 read less
Great location, close to everything! My partner and I booked in for three nights as I had... read moreMy partner and I booked in for three nights as I had a hotels voucher from work, we found the Victoria lovely! Basically in Eyre Square, so close to everything. TV had many channels for when the weather wasn't great, the room had tea, coffee and kettle, the bed was comfortable and the staff were very polite! Other than construction noise (which was beyond their control really,) I can't say anything negative about my stay. read less
- PerfectMary Boylan 4/04/2019
Great stay Was only there for one night but couldn't fault my stay. Check... read moreWas only there for one night but couldn't fault my stay. Check in was easy and dealt with a very nice lady who couldn't have been more helpful. Bedroom was cosy and perfect for my needs. Breakfast was fantastic with a great choice and again staff were on the ball. read less
Leisure Loving the Cocktails, staff are excellent especially Matthew at reception.
Hotel food... read moreLoving the Cocktails, staff are excellent especially Matthew at reception.
Hotel food menu has a good selection.
Great place to base yourself for the Christmas market. 5 to 10 minute walk to great restaurants & bars. read less Winter Warmer Package My boyfriend and I recently stayed in the hotel for one night... read moreMy boyfriend and I recently stayed in the hotel for one night and enjoyed the Winter Warmer package.
The room was very nice, as was the bathroom in the room.
We dined in Queen Street and were disappointed on arrival to see the menu was different and smaller than the one shown on the website. The food overall was nice but nothing special. Our starters were both very nice (Caesar salad and goats cheese) however our mains were not as good (burger which was dry and fish and chips). The service in Queen Street however was amazing and all the staff were very friendly and attentive.
When leaving the bar that night we enquired what time breakfast was served until the next morning and we were told 10:30, but when we arrived for breakfast at 10:10 the following morning we were told breakfast had stopped being served which was again, disappointing as we had breakfast included in our stay. The girl who was in the restaurant cleaning up told us we could take any of the continental breakfast that had not been put away yet back up to our room with us which we did.
Despite these few things, we still had a lovely stay and would return sometime in the future. read lessExtremely convenient location. Decently comfortable beds. First rate staff.Ferdia O'Brien 4/04/2018This hotel is a handy central location in the city, very close... read moreThis hotel is a handy central location in the city, very close to the train and bus stations. Hotel breakfast included small buffet and also table service for hot breakfast. Staff were very friendly and helpful! Our room included a bath and great hot shower, comfy bed but the only personal downfall for me was that the pillows weren't comfortable. Would recommend for a quiet stay! read lessSophie Dalton 3/04/2022Good Place to Stay in Galway The rooms were very nice and well located to shops and restaurants.... read moreThe rooms were very nice and well located to shops and restaurants. Would have been nice to have in room refrigerators and better access to ice. While not the fault of the hotel, a nearby business's alarms were beeping constantly throughout our stay and was extremely annoying. However, the hotel accommodated for this by providing a fan which provided some white noise so it wasn't bad sleeping. More read less
Beautiful Room! Loved the room. Had all necessary amenities. The bar and restaurant are... read moreLoved the room. Had all necessary amenities. The bar and restaurant are gorgeous! Wonderful visit! Pleasant, helpful staff. Excellent location and near everything central. Parking is available a short walk from hotel. read less
Amazing hotel 5***** What a fantastic hotel. From the moment we walked in everything was... read moreWhat a fantastic hotel. From the moment we walked in everything was amazing. From the lovely receptionist to the brilliant bar staff. The food was 5 star and so was the hotel. Our 1st time in Galway but we were so impressed. Can’t wait to go back read less
- Phenomenal employees who make this hotel v special. It was absolutely excellent... read morePhenomenal employees who make this hotel v special. It was absolutely excellent from Start to finish. Everywhere we met the hotel staff from initial reception to the housekeeping and restaurant/bar staff, they went over and above in terms of helpfulness, and friendliness and genuine care and attention. I cannot think of more outstanding staff across the board in all the hotels I have been in in Ireland and there has been many through work. The location obviously could not have been better. It was excellent value. We had a salad, Pizzas and cocktails, all of which were excellent. We look forward to visiting again and thank you for making our stay so special. read lessCora Hennessy 3/04/2022
Great central location beside public transport Impressed with customer service from the outset as they had kindly allowed... read moreImpressed with customer service from the outset as they had kindly allowed me transfer a booking following a cancellation during peak covid. Dealing with Kat was a pleasure. Great location and lovely modern rooms & amenities. Didn’t avail of food or bar as was meeting friends locally. A great option with competitive prices for a central Galway stay, particularly if using nearby bus or rail station. read less
Lovely hotel....down a side street off Eyre Square...good value for money....room spacious,... read moreLovely hotel....down a side street off Eyre Square...good value for money....room spacious, clean & recently renovated....reception staff very helpful with issues we had read lessAdrienne Deegan 9/04/2020 - Hotel and room was clean and perfect but the real gems of... read moreHotel and room was clean and perfect but the real gems of the hotel are the bar and restaurant staff. Couldn't possibly make you more comfortable and are so personable. Really enjoyed our experience ❤ read lessEoghan O'Neill 8/02/2021Dommage. Il manque le sourirePascale Pierart 4/04/2019
Perfect Everything was perfect, great hotel for a getaway. Nice rooms, great staff,... read moreEverything was perfect, great hotel for a getaway. Nice rooms, great staff, good location. Breakfast was good plenty of choice. Nice bar with very pleasant layout. Room was well equipped, powerful shower comfortable bed. Overall a very good experience. read less
- Rooms are decorated lovely, the staff are helpful and very friendly, and... read moreRooms are decorated lovely, the staff are helpful and very friendly, and it's near everything read lessderek G 10/04/2020
Beautiful Hotel An amazing few days in Galway, the Victoria Hotel is just beautiful... read moreAn amazing few days in Galway, the Victoria Hotel is just beautiful Hotel and full of charm that has been clearly maintained by the owner, some modern upgrades such as bathrooms but again the finest marble tiles used.
Not only the hotel but the staff are absolutely amazing so well mannered particularly Patrick who couldn’t do enough for us.
Thank You read lessLovely location Nice hotel very good location for all amenities including rail station, pleasant... read moreNice hotel very good location for all amenities including rail station, pleasant reception staff the food and service in the restaurant was first class room was a nice size with a small fridge which was handy, we did have a room facing the road and entrance which as most people know makes it noisy especially from inconsiderate returning guests over night read less
amazing staff we stayed in this hotel for 2 nights and couldnt thank the... read morewe stayed in this hotel for 2 nights and couldnt thank the staff more. So helpful and couldnt help more. the rooms were lovely and clean, bed and pillows were so comfy, a dream to sleep in. ideal location, right beside shop street. defo would stay there again. read less
Myself and my friend recently stayed for two nights at the Victoria... read moreMyself and my friend recently stayed for two nights at the Victoria Hotel - Galway. Upon arrival we were greeted by the friendly receptionist. We had a brought a bottle of prosecco with us to have as a celebration in our room. The receiptionist directed us to the warm and friendly front of house staff (Dearbhla), who kindly opened the bottle for us and provided us with an ice bucket to chill. We ate in the restaurant that evening and the food was incredible!! We both got the sea bass which was superb, along with the creamy sauce and chorizo. The hotel rooms were very clean and if we required anything else (such as an iron/ironing board), we were seen to immediately. Throughout the evening and during our stay the staff were very attentive and friendly. I would highly recommend a stay at this hotel! read lessE B 10/04/2021Fabulous hotel 🏨 My self and my husband stayed 4 days in this hotel... read moreMy self and my husband stayed 4 days in this hotel from the minute we stepped in they were so nice the staff and the hotel restaurant and bar is fabulous and has a art deco feel the beds are so comfy and the Breakfast was so delicious and to top it off the Guinness was delicious too can't wait to go back happy😊 read less
Great hotel The decor in this hotel is really nice. The rooms are spotlessy... read moreThe decor in this hotel is really nice. The rooms are spotlessy clean and quiet and you can see it was done recently. Just around the corner from Eyre square and with good discounts for the local car parks. Food and drink options were very good in the bar. Definetly worth it for a city centre getaway. read less
Ottimo hotel e ottimo personale 💕Emily Tongiani 4/04/2020👍🏼 This is the perfect place to Stay in galway. Location is perfect,... read moreThis is the perfect place to Stay in galway. Location is perfect, with most things being a 5-15min walk. Clean rooms, exceptionally friendly and helpful staff and a restaurant/bar on site. David in the bar went above and beyond to make my birthday special! Would definitely book in here again read less
Great location Great location. Good value. Had dinner and drinks in the restaurant/bar on... read moreGreat location. Good value. Had dinner and drinks in the restaurant/bar on the first night, which was good. Separate entry for the "Queen". Contact the hotel before arrival for instructions on a discount for one of the city parking lots. Recommended. read less
Good hotel and good hotel bar. Bed where comfortableScott Stofer 4/04/2020Good Overall the Victoria is a very good hotel very central to... read moreOverall the Victoria is a very good hotel very central to shops, bars restaurants and the train/bus station. Clean and very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Lovely bar with a good selection of cocktails. read less
- Hotel très sympa et très bien placé chambre propre et spacieuse accueil... read moreHotel très sympa et très bien placé chambre propre et spacieuse accueil très chaleureux personnel à l'écouteJe vous le recommande vivement ! read lessAudrey Alcindor 4/04/2019
weekend away staff at this hotel are excellent, friendly and professional. Saoirse very friendly,... read morestaff at this hotel are excellent, friendly and professional. Saoirse very friendly, helpful and managed the breakfast time very well. Night staff in bar also excellent and friendly. Staff at this hotel are a real bonus. Decor in bar/restaurant is lovely with kind of boho retro vibe. Hotel rooms are quite small. bed linen, duvet and pillows are a dream. bathroom a bit of a let down - no bath, fixture hanging off wall and I wouldn't be a fan of the opaque door that you couldn't actually close and didn't afford any privacy. Tea tray needs a bit of attention- very poor selection of tea/coffee etc, no biscuits and those awful jiggers of UHT milk. . it was a lovely touch to have prosecco and little chocs in the room - a lovely welcome. Hotel lovely and quiet read less
A Gem in the City of the Tribes We stayed here recently for 3 nights and we would rate it... read moreWe stayed here recently for 3 nights and we would rate it as very good to excellent. Location is just off Eyre Square and most city attractions are within walking distance. Parking is available at nearby car park which may be complementary depending on what deal you made on your booking. The hotel may be a bit more expensive than some rivals but we feel it was worth it.
The hotel appeared to be very well maintained and plenty of Covid precautions available, although it was a pity that the hand gel dispenser at the main door did not work at any time over the 3 days. First impressions!!.
Staff were excellent and most courteous, from the housekeeping lady that allowed me jump the Que for the lift when I was bringing in the luggage to the reception staff that sorted out my parking.
The room was spotlessly clean and very well presented, although we both got a bit of a stale air smell when we entered the room as if it had not been opened up for a few days. Maybe good in these Covid times but again First Impressions.
The room was serviced each day with fresh towels and a general clean up.
Breakfast was table service and excellent both in variety and quality as well as quantity. They must have very good kitchen staff because we ate in the hotel for lunch one day and each night also and the fare was excellent. Same menu each night but there was enough for us to sample a variety of dishes.
So overall a big thumbs up to the establishment and if we were visiting the City of Tribes again, we would have no hesitation in staying here again. read less Meeting with Old Friends Nov 2021 Enjoyed my stay, room modern comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good. Had... read moreEnjoyed my stay, room modern comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good. Had a the burger meal on the first night and that was good. My friend had the chowder & enjoyed it. Only draw back was the Guinness was not up to the usual galway pub standard. read less
Leisure Loving the Cocktails, staff are excellent especially Matthew at reception.
Hotel food... read moreLoving the Cocktails, staff are excellent especially Matthew at reception.
Hotel food menu has a good selection.
Great place to base yourself for the Christmas market. 5 to 10 minute walk to great restaurants & bars. read lessI love my stay over there..BIZI ILO 3/28/2022