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City HideAway

3.0 star property
Hotel in Galway, 4-minute walk to Eyre Square

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Located close to Eyre Square, City HideAway has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio | Living area

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Galway, H91E9HK

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shop Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Quay Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galway Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Spanish Arch - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

City HideAway

Hotel near Eyre Square
City HideAway provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a lift
Room features
All 145 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, limited housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 16 per person

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (209 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 17 August 2025 to 24 May 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day (492 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

City HideAway Hotel
City HideAway Galway
City HideAway Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is City HideAway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at City HideAway?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City HideAway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is City HideAway located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Eyre Square and The Fountain. Padraic O'Conaire Statue and Shop Street are also within 10 minutes. Galway Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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City HideAway Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 92 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great student housing in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for resting after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to all the attractions at Galway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location but bed was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy seagulls were a bit of a drag but otherwise it was a decent place to stay! Also, we did ask them to change our bed sheets, but they just made the bed and left the same sheets. Otherwise though, staff was kind to us and we were able to sleep!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Solid and budget friendly

Budget friendly , easy location walking distance from the airport! Chrissy at the check in desk was lovely. Only negative was no A/C and the room was warm. They have fans I just didn’t think I would need one and should have. Wish they had an option for early check in!
Someone’s dirty laundry was in my room but I think it was just an oversight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, efficient and no frills! EZ walk to the center of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to coachstation. No bags in trash can, might be a good idea to provide this. Besides this has a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was okay. A couple of areas could be improved: - it was very difficult to get a hold of the staff via phone - i know the rooms are very basic but a couple of hooks or shelves on the wall would have been nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall not bad. Close to city center, easy to get to parking, quiet and safe. Not great help at the front desk, especially after hours when checking in. Room was fine, but got warm and no ventilation or ability to open window, only a small fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot room with no reprieve. People staying around us were incredibly loud but because of thin walls. No sheets on bed. Clear effort to reel in money from tourist while school is out of session. Would never in a million years stay here again. Felt like a one star motel but paid for so much more. Do not stay here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adequate value for price given that I booked it at short notice. Only cold water in the shower in the evening (there was hot water in the early morning).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station and center of the city. The company uses this dorm building as a hotel for only about 2 months in summer. Room/shower not clean. We had a bag disappeared in the room while we were gone during day. All doors were fire doors that shut hard (no chance we forgot to lock the door). Cameras are at the end of hallway (no camera outside of our room door), they said they didn't see anything stolen on camera and asked us to check our luggage, but my daughter and I each had a carry on, a bag and a purse, not a lot of luggage/space that the bag could be hidden in luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We stayed 4 nights. 2nd 2 nights were very expensive. Location is good. It’s 25 Euros for a late check out. Seems excessive. Staff very friendly. No face cloths and no garbage cans seem odd and common area is nice but there is no fridge. North Americans like face cloths and fridges for leftovers while traveling. Had I booked 4 nights at once instead of 2 plus two I would have saved 100 Euros. My mistake but we believed we were going to get charged the same for first 2 nights as the second 2 nights but they got busy so couldn’t offer matched rate
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel, while at a great location, was lacking in several areas. For one, when we first entered the room, it was clear that room service didn’t do a thorough job as there were crumbs in several locations and there were hairs on the bathroom floor. We don’t understand why room service only came in to fix our bed but not other cleaning the bathroom properly along with dealing with the sink drainage issue. The AC was not working and the room and the hallways leading to it were very hot. We had to request a fan to help cool down the room. Also, the bathroom sink had a drainage issue that was an annoyance the whole time we were there. I would recommend this hotel if you want a location close to the downtown Galway and to the tour pick up spots and able to overlook the cleanliness.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room had spider webs, bugs, a dirty toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were so hot. Fans from the front desk were a weak solution.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ralph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a horrid hotel. Its decor reminded me of an industrial park. My room had no air conditioning and a huge window that wouldn't open and took direct sunlight. There was a kitchen with things like a cork board and a white boad which were completely useless. I don't know who planned this but it wasn't for the vacation traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaili

Liked: Staff & service
Very warm inside the building and rooms, little airflow. Quite noisy at night. In a convenient area to the Latin Quarter - within walking distance to many pubs and stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property appears to be a rental for the summer months. Its a school dormitory but very quiet and safe. Washer and dryer at location for small cost. Room was small but comfy for what we needed. Bathroom was inside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

I enjoyed my stay. The staff were helpful and friendly. The area was convenient and safe. The bed was more comfortable than I had expected. Wifi was excellent. Laundry facilities were easy to use. I knew going in that this was a student dorm turned hotel for the summer. The website FAQ stated it was not air conditioned. I do wish they had provided face cloths and refreshed the room more often, but overall great stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nicht das bekommen, was ich gebucht hatte…

zentrumsnah,im Komplex v.Coachstation,3 Min.bis Bhf.,kein Lärm,lt.HP keine Gepäckaufbew.,Koffer ohne Gewähr abstellbar,bekam statt gebuchtem Studio,das viel größer gewesen wäre u.alles in einem Raum gehabt hätte 1 Twodio,wo 2 kl.getrennte Zi.waren u.als Vorraum Küche,keine vernünftige Erkl.nach dem Warum,war definitiv viel weniger Platz,schwere Tür zu Schlafraum unpraktisch,fiel ins Schloss u.man sperrte sich aus,wenn Karte nicht dabei(Tür elektr.gesperrt) bekam 2.Karte,leider kein Türstopper,Zi.leider schmutzig,überall Haare,Staub,kl.Flecken auf Bettwäsche,Bett sehr hoch,darunter Stauraum,man lag angenehm,es gab genug Kopfpolster,beim Bett Steckdosen (Typ G u.USB),leider keine Reinigung am 3.Aufenthaltstag,lt.Beschreibung,TV,aber ohne Funktion,man konnte nichts ansehen,unverständl.,irgendwie hätte man sich mWLAN einloggen können f.youtube od.so,habe leider nicht verstanden,wie das geht,2 Tetrapack m.Wasser im Zi.,2 Duschgels,2 Shampoos,2 Seifen,Küche sehr abgewohnt,Tisch m.grausl.Flecken,Wasserkocher,war innen total verkohlt,sämtl.Geschirr verdreckt,Häferln,Gläser waren fleckig,in Bestecklade 5(!)grausl.Gabeln u.1 Dosenöffner,bekam netterweise Messer u.Löffel,Geschirrtuch wirkte wie Bodenreibtuch u.saugte nicht,Bad relativ klein,genug Ablagefl.vorh.,aus Dusche steigen mühsam,WC relativ niedrig u.immer wenn man sich setzte fiel die WC Rolle runter,weil falsch montiert,bei Spiegel finster,da keine Beleuchtung,kein Fön im Zi.,ausborgen mögl.,WC Spülung schwer zu betätigen
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, close enough to everything. Parking discount was good valuable & staff were really friendly. However, a massive negative was that the room was unbearably hot. Fans were available at reception but made little difference. If they could sort this issue it would be a great place but as it stands, wouldnt stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nowhere in the ad does it say students accommodation. Rooms are not as pictured or described. Rooms not cleaned to a hygienic standard. Bed in first room not fit to sleep on. Second room cleaner and more comfortable than the other one. Very cramped singe person room being offered as a double, bed against wall. , do not recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025