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Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Jekyll & Hyde 2-bedroom Suite
Jekyll & Hyde 2-bedroom Suite
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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Forster Street, Galway, County Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room Single Use

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Jekyll & Hyde 2-bedroom Suite

Jekyll & Hyde 2-bedroom Suite

  • 104 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Galway

Located in Galway (Galway City Centre), Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) is within a 5-minute walk of Eyre Square and The Fountain. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Padraic O'Conaire Statue and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Shop Street.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shop Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quay Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galway Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spanish Arch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Eyre Square
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) offers 50 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 50 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a living plant wall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's bar/lounge, HYDE Bar, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
HYDE Bar - This pub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

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
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 14.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per night (656 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

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 rating 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

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 697 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I'm in Galway again I won't stay anywhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hyde Hotel was well located and close to shopping and restaurants . The breakfast was delicious and the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous . The rooms were on the small side . The parking was located in a different building and it required walking quite a ways with luggage in tow .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Hude Hotel is outstanding

The hotel is in a great location and appears to be recently renovated. The service was outstanding! Breakfast is an option and was worth the extra charge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, clean, location is very close to train and bus station as well as to all fun pubs and Spanish arch. The only complaint that it was a little too warm in the room and no matter what I set the AC on, it felt that it was too hot. Given that we stayed at the property in the middle of October, I was hoping that the room would feel cooler. But it was a minor inconvenience. Otherwise - super friendly staff, great restaurant and bar on premises and just great impression overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First impression, reception staff is not friendly or helpful. Room was large, comfortable and clean. Found food options expensive so did not eat there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy access to the main shopping areas along with many pubs and restaurants. All walkable. Friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuventhran

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and very friendly staff. Love the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, easy parking, quiet, comfortable. Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands down the best hotel we stayed at in Ireland! Perfect downtown location, spotless modern rooms, and a sweet little balcony. Great size, amazing shower pressure, and the friendliest staff. Pro tip: pre-book the breakfast—it’s absolutely worth it. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was pleasant helpful and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Great bed and pillows. Perfect location. Very nice staff. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Good location but not the most comfortable

While in a great location, it felt like trendy decor was prioritized over more meaningful renovations. The restaurant and bar were beautiful, but flies frequented the "clean" glassware. While we loved Galway, this hotel wasn't the most comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Boynton Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in good location for walking to sights. Clean,comfy bed, Nespresso coffee machine in room. Deluxe double room was large and had A/C which we didn’t need. (saw a regular double and it looked very small). Nice toiletries. Shower was a combo with bath tub and a deep step in. Large screen TV with what seemed to be satellite TV. Folks in reception very nice and helpful. Very close to train station. Nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was super clean and everybody was very friendly. Nice accommodations great location, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025