THE VICTORIA HOTEL, Galway

The Victoria Hotel sits directly beside Eyre Square, with Galway Railway Station and the main bus station less than a 2-minute walk away. Guests reach Galway City Museum and Spanish Arch within a 10-minute stroll along Quay Street. The hotel offers discounted overnight parking at the Q-Park multi-storey on Merchants Road, one block from the entrance.

The hotel provides 75 rooms with Victorian-era charm and contemporary renovations, including triple rooms and generous family rooms that sleep up to four guests. Each room has a private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer. Some rooms feature a bathtub, and all are cleaned daily with fresh towel service.

Queen Street Gastro Bar serves brunch from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Monday through Saturday, an à la carte menu from 4 PM to 7:45 PM daily, and a special Sunday menu from 1 PM to 7:45 PM. Breakfast is cooked to order for each plate, offering full Irish and continental choices with vegetarian and vegan dishes. The hotel also caters to gluten-free and other dietary requirements upon request.

The bar opens at 10 AM daily for barista-style coffees and café options, and features a signature cocktail menu. Live music events occur regularly in the Queen Street bar, creating a local pub atmosphere within the hotel. The bar is a popular evening spot for both guests and Galway residents.

Location: 2-minute walk from train and bus stations, beside Eyre Square

Rooms: 75 Victorian-chic rooms, family rooms for 4, bathtub options

Dining: Queen Street Gastro Bar with brunch, à la carte, Sunday menus

Dietary: Full Irish breakfast cooked to order, vegan/gluten-free options

Entertainment: Regular live music, cocktail bar open from 10 AM

Parking: Discounted Q-Park overnight rate, EV charging station

Sustainability: Locally sourced ingredients, 24-hour front desk