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Quay Street, Galway, Ireland

The Residence Hotel - Victorian Bar and Medieval Features in Galway's Historic Heart

Located between the Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, this Galway hotel combines Victorian elegance with medieval architecture, featuring an original city wall running through the property. The Residence Hotel's 69 guest rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, safes, and tea/coffee facilities. A split-level Victorian bar showcases oak wall paneling, leather furniture, and timber floors, hosting traditional music sessions and mid-week jazz nights. The 1520 restaurant serves locally-sourced dishes, craft cocktails, and offers extensive vegan options. Within 0.5 miles, guests find Collegiate Church of St Nicholas, Kirwan's Lane, and Galway Bay. The property sits 0.5 miles from Eyre Square's transport connections and 21.5 miles from Connemara National Park.

Pros

Original medieval city wall integrated into the building's architecture

Victorian bar features authentic period details including open fireplaces

Live entertainment includes traditional Irish music and jazz performances

Walking distance to eight renowned restaurants within 984.3 ft

Cons

Weekend bar activity below rooms may create noise

No on-site parking facilities

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.
Standard Double Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
20 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Triple Room
3 persons
21 m² 
3 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre
Galway400 m
Airports
Connemara (NNR) 30.6 km
Shannon (SNN) 85.1 km
Train
Galway Railway Station600 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Quay Street, Galway, Ireland
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Quay Street, Galway, Ireland
Nearby
Park
Eyre Square
590 m
Square
Spanish Arch
280 m
Museum
Galway City Museum
250 m
Galway City Centre
Quay Street
100 m
Church
Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra
210 m
Castle
Lynch's Castle
280 m
The Tower Wolfe Tone Bridge
The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum
140 m
Mall
Galway's Latin Quarter
90 m
Museum
Nora Barnacle House
240 m
Kirwan's Lane off Quay St
Kirwan's Lane
30 m
Art object
Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
350 m
Druid Lane
Hall of the Red Earl
40 m
GalwayIreland
Galway Bay
270 m
26 Shop Street
The Claddagh Ring Museum
170 m
12-13 Market St
Lynch Memorial Window
230 m
Eyre Square Shopping Centre
The Medieval City Walls
550 m
36-40 Eyre Square
Quincentennial Fountain
520 m
Bridge
Wolfe Tone Bridge
130 m
Eyre Square
The Browne Doorway
520 m
Church
St Augustine's Parish Galway
190 m
GalwayIreland
Riverside Walk
450 m
Store
My Shop... Granny Likes It
330 m
Saint Francis Abbey 8 Saint Francis Street
The Abbey
470 m
Market
Galway Market
170 m
Restaurants
MacDonagh
10 m
Dublin Road Junction Shopping Centre
Xian Street Food
20 m
9 Quay Street
The Dough Bros
280 m
1 Middle Street Middle Street
The Burgerstory
60 m
1 Quay Lane
Boojum - Galway
110 m
Unit 1 Cois Ce Spanish Parade
Aunty Nellies Sweet Shop
120 m
10 High Street
Deelys Cafe
170 m
6 Mainguard Street
Cafe Express
180 m
28 Shop Street
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