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
Interior
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 432
SAR 491 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Triple Room

Highlights

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

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

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

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Forster Street, Galway, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Quay Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Galway - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (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 near Eyre Square
Located close to Quay Street, Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a living plant wall
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Recycling, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 organized 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
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Recycling
  • Safe
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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
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

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Eyre Square and Quay Street. The Fountain and Padraic O'Conaire Statue are also within 10 minutes. Galway Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 625 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

Galina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Excellent location, extremely helpful and kind staff, very comfortable and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again. Very convenient location whether you have a vehicle or not. Lots to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hyde is a great hotel close to dinning and shopping. The rooms are updated and inviting. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great & had good recommendations!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt very safe, staff was helpful with my double booking and even upgraded me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Close to everything especially train station. Trip to Galway and surrounding areas was outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people that worked there were kind, thoughtful and helpful!😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly Staff and pleasant staff. Dining Options were excellent, Both dinner & breakfast were superb. Rooms were nicely decorated and comfortable. Tiles in bathroom could do with a deep clean. Exceptionally convenient for Galway City
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

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

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

barry

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

8/10 Good

Terry

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

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in a great location. The staff were lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
The hotel staff was very friendly and the room was clean. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel with a wonderful Breakfast experience
The Breakfast was excellent!! Service at morning breakfast was great too Front Desk was prompt and very helpful Good location too
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Let's stay again!
Beautiful hotel clean room excellent staff and the restaurant was great for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024