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Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Eyre Square

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Forster Street, Galway, County Galway
  • Eyre Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Shop Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Lynch's Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Galway (GWY)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath 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
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single 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
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
Hairdryer
Netflix
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Exterior

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The price is AU$306
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Galway

At Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Eyre Square and within 15 minutes of Quay Street. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .HYDE Bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Galway City Centre hotel include The Fountain and Padraic O'Conaire Statue.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 4 min walk
  • Galway Harbour - 10 min walk
  • Quay Street - 10 min walk
  • Spanish Arch - 14 min walk
  • University of Galway - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 64 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)

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Eyre Square
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3.5-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) offers 50 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • HYDE Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately EUR 14.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per night (656 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$227.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

The closest beach to Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) is Grattan Beach (1.9 km).

Does Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

No, Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 616 reviews

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 Excellent

wendy

Excellent stay. Wonderful staff, comfortable clean rooms. Best location. Gorgeous restaurant and bar. Breakfast each morning was also quite good.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice visit, enjoyed a full restaurant breakfast, and the location was SO close to bus station for airport return. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel close to the centre of Galway walking distance to shops bars etc really enjoyed my stay room comfortable clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Great hitel..a bit different without windows..but had skywindow
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location location location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Arvi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Caoimhe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, hyde suite was beautiful, excellent breakfast and bar. A very nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy street
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024