Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Galway Harbour. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Quay Street and University of Galway are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property is located in a busy area and has a bar with live music at night. Guests may experience related noise on weekends and most weekdays.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 12 per night; discounts available)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic drinking straws
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Low-height counter/sink
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Energy-saving switches
Recycling
Special features
Dining
HYDE Bar - This pub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14.50 per person
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 12 per night (656 ft away)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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
Forster Court Hotel Galway
Forster Court Galway
Forster Court
Forster Court Hotel
Hyde The Forster Court
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Hotel
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Galway
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Hotel Galway
Frequently asked questions
Does Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, HYDE Bar.
What's the area around Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) like?
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) is a short 4-minute walk from Galway Station and 4 minutes' walk from Eyre Square. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Fiona
Fiona, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 2025
Great hotel and amazing staff !
Lovely hotel, great location and gorgeous room…but the highlight was the staff !
A super warm welcome, wonderful dining experience and food, comfy bed and gorgeous shower…10/10 for everything.
It was my first time to Galway and will definitely be staying here again the next time I visit !
Sara
Sara, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Excellent stay. Wonderful staff, comfortable clean rooms. Best location. Gorgeous restaurant and bar. Breakfast each morning was also quite good.
wendy
wendy, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Nov 2024
Had a nice visit, enjoyed a full restaurant breakfast, and the location was SO close to bus station for airport return. 👍
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 Nov 2024
It’s a shame because it is a very pretty hotel with a beautiful restaurant and bar and cafe attached, but I would never stay there again. We came back to our room late afternoon and the beds were not made, only a couple bath towels replaced but left no hand towels or washcloths. There is no bath mat towel. The coffee packets were not replaced. I went to the lobby to complain and just so happened to hear the receptionist on the phone with another guest who was saying their room hadn’t been serviced. I told her we don’t care about the beds but would like more coffee and some hand towels. She wrote down my room number and said it would be taken care of. We came back about 10 o’clock that evening and it still had not been done. I went to the lobby again and waited while the receptionist left the front desk and ran off to get the towels. The front desk staff are very pleasant and friendly, but there is apparently a cleaning staff shortage. It sounds minor but it’s the little things that determine whether someone comes back again when there are so many other choices of hotels to stay.
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
2 Nov 2024
James
James, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Excellent hotel located very close to the train and bus stations as well as the centre of town. Staff was very helpful. Our room was large, comfortable and clean.
We had dinner one night in the hotel restaurant and the food was excellent. Considering how busy it was, many locals feel the same way.
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Great hotel close to the centre of Galway walking distance to shops bars etc really enjoyed my stay room comfortable clean
Rosemary
Rosemary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
Very nice stay clean
barry
barry, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Oct 2024
Marie
Marie, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Great hitel..a bit different without windows..but had skywindow
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 Sep 2024
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Restaurant was excellent. Staff were friendly and attentive. Location was close to the train station and shoppers street. Other restaurants close by not so great, that was the only low point.
Douglas
Douglas, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Sep 2024
Location location location!
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sep 2024
Christina
Christina, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Aug 2024
Arvi
Arvi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Aug 2024
Caoimhe
Caoimhe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Great stay!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Wonderful staff!
I made an error when booking. I didn’t realize only the “superior” rooms had air conditioning. Tom at the hotel was extremely helpful and not only assisted me in a room change but moved our bags into the new (air conditioned) room when we were out touring. He truly went above and beyond to accommodate us.
The hotel location is great. Easily walkable area with quick access to restaurants and shops. Off site parking was easy and the hotel was quick to validate the ticket so I paid a discounted rate. The checkin was easy, staff lovely.
Theresa
Theresa, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Aug 2024
We enjoyed our time at the Hyde Hotel. We were placed in one of their newly renovated rooms. It was very clean and enough space for 2 people. The room felt a tad claustrophobic because we had a sky light instead of regular windows. The sky light did have blackout blinds and we could open for air if needed. Our room also had heating and air conditioning. The staff lovely. There was a water issue in our room and they fixed it within an hour of us grabbing a bite. Great location to the bus station, train station and city center. We were fortunate to be in a room with air conditioning (I have seen other reviews saying not all rooms have it) however the weather in Galway this time of year didn’t need it necessarily - opening the window would have been just fine. Would recommend!
Laura
Laura, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2024
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Excellent staff, hyde suite was beautiful, excellent breakfast and bar. A very nice place to stay!