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Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

3.5 star property
Step into this charming hotel for an authentic experience where you can enjoy local food while being steps away from Eyre Square.

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Superior Triple Room
Interior
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Living plant wall
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Offsite parking available
The current price is CA $182
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Netflix
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Netflix
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Forster Street, Galway, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 4 min walk
  • Galway Harbour - 10 min walk
  • Quay Street - 10 min walk
  • University Hospital Galway - 20 min walk
  • University of Galway - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 64 min drive
  • Galway Station - 4 min walk
  • Athenry Station - 17 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Pucan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar Galway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oyster Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Darcy's Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

When you stay at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Eyre Square and Quay Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 12 per night; discounts available)
DONE

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 first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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.

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

James, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel close to the centre of Galway walking distance to shops bars etc really enjoyed my stay room comfortable clean
Rosemary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay clean
barry, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marie, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hitel..a bit different without windows..but had skywindow
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Keith, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Location location location!
Terry, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christina, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Arvi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Caoimhe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was friendly and helpful. Great stay!
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alexander, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, hyde suite was beautiful, excellent breakfast and bar. A very nice place to stay!
Claudio, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice hotel but….
The hotel was just okay. The parking garage is around the block and it was fine, but having to drag our luggage through busy streets was a pain. The room was on the smaller side with no place to put our luggage (only staying 2 nights so didn’t want to fully unpack). Everything was clean and in place, but the bathroom had an unusually high step in to the tub and there was not a hook in the room. They did have a towel rack in the shower but having a hook for my toiletry bag would’ve been nice. Housekeeping did not make up our room and we had to ask for replenishments of the coffee essentials. We were on the first floor with a lot of street noise, which quieted at night. And the first night there was a huge Hen-do on our floor. This place seems to cater to larger parties and a much younger crowd. It would be perfect for younger people, but don’t think I’d stay again. The staff was very pleasant and accommodating, we ate at the bar in the restaurant and while the food was great they seemed a little disorganized.
Eileen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Noisy street
Jessica, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Needs work
Should have been warned about the parking issues. Likewise the room's air conditioning would only blow cold air, no way to adjust it.
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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