3 Star Hotel

The Sliding Rock Inn

37 Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland View Map

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Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, The Sliding Rock Inn offers accommodations in Galway, an 11-minute walk from the center. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Each room features a private bathroom and free WiFi. The on-site bar offers food, as well as music and entertainment. National University of Galway is 984 feet from The Sliding Rock Inn, while St. Nicholas Collegiate Church is 2297 feet away and the UHG hospital is 328 feet away. It is 1.2 mi to the seafront at Salthill. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 40 mi from the property.

749 Reviews

8.0Very Good
Cleanliness
8.5
Staff
9.1
Location
8.7

What Guests Say

  • “It was a 15 minute walk to the city center.”
  • “The room was compact but had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable beds ...the staff were very friendly and helpful”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Economy Single Room1/3

Economy Single Room

108 sqft • 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Carpeting
Family Room1/3

Family Room

162 sqft • 1 Double, 1 Bunk

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  • Carbon monoxide detector
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Standard Twin Room1/4

Standard Twin Room

194 sqft • 2 Single

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  • Carbon monoxide detector
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Superior King Room1/4

Superior King Room

270 sqft • 1 King

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  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Clothes rack
Twin Room1/2

Twin Room

162 sqft • 2 Single

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  • Carbon monoxide detector
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Double Room1/3

Double Room

162 sqft • 1 Double

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    What Guests Loved

    8
    Very Good

    Based on 749 reviews

    Location

    8.7

    Cleanliness

    8.5

    Staff

    9.1

    Overall Quality

    7.8

    Pros +

    • It was a 15 minute walk to the city center.
    • The room was compact but had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable beds ...the staff were very friendly and helpful
    • Absolutely loved the Sliding Rock Inn. Everyone I met was absolutely lovely and made my stay in Ireland that much more memorable. The restaurant and bar were always filled with locals who took the time to get to know me and give recommendations on how I should spend my time in Galway. The rooms were quaint and comfortable--everything I was looking for. Huge thank you for making my trip so wonderful!

    Cons -

    • the shower did not have any hot water and barely any water pressure.
    • They had a very small bathroom and the beds were very old.
    • If you are a light sleeper this might be a hard place to stay. Even though other guests were quiet, walls were thin so you could hear every step in the hallway and a lot of light from the hallway shines into the room through the night.
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    7TimPosted on: 10-4-2025

    It was a 15 minute walk to the city center.

    the shower did not have any hot water and barely any water pressure.

    10MariePosted on: 1-20-2026

    The room was compact but had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable beds ...the staff were very friendly and helpful

    10VictoriaPosted on: 1-20-2026

    Absolutely loved the Sliding Rock Inn. Everyone I met was absolutely lovely and made my stay in Ireland that much more memorable. The restaurant and bar were always filled with locals who took the time to get to know me and give recommendations on how I should spend my time in Galway. The rooms were quaint and comfortable--everything I was looking for. Huge thank you for making my trip so wonderful!

    7TeresaPosted on: 1-19-2026

    The food was good and the bar was fun. Not close to anything to do for shopping.

    They had a very small bathroom and the beds were very old.

    7HallPosted on: 1-5-2026

    Loved the made to order breakfast included in the stay as well as being attached to a pub. Rooms were clean and well kept including the bathroom. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

    If you are a light sleeper this might be a hard place to stay. Even though other guests were quiet, walls were thin so you could hear every step in the hallway and a lot of light from the hallway shines into the room through the night.

    6KarenPosted on: 11-7-2025

    Location was nice.

    Didn’t realize it was above a pub. Room, especially the bathroom was very small.

    7KarenPosted on: 11-5-2025

    Loved the pub . Room was cozy.

    Band was super loud but we expected this. Breakfast started too late at 8:30. Felt price was high for what we received. I would still recommend.

    9KeenanPosted on: 10-22-2025

    The staff and bar was amazing! The staff couldn’t have been friendlier. An incredible vibe inside the bar. The breakfast was absolutely fantastic with plenty of options!

    It took awhile to get a drink at the bar.The room was a bit small, but enough for what we needed!

    5NoraPosted on: 10-7-2025

    Breakfast was good

    Room was crampedNo table or chairsTiny bathroom

    10KathleenPosted on: 10-7-2025

    Uniquely Irish guesthouse and pub. We were there on a Wednesday evening, which is when hundreds of students come into the pub for “SpeedQuizzing”…. Great staff & food

    VERY tiny room and bathroom, but livable. See above if noise might be an issue on Wednesdays! ….but, we joined in the SpeedQuizzing and had a blast

    8LisaPosted on: 10-2-2025

    The staff especially Ava was so kind and helpful! They made us feel welcomed! They worked with us when we had a morning time crunch. We loved the breakfast choices and the free parking!

    The noise outside both late at night and early in the morning with the kegs.

    1MannaPosted on: 10-1-2025

    Nice pub. Lots of locals. Dinner was good, and reasonably priced. The included breakfast was huge, and very good. Very nice staff.

    All the rooms were very small, but room #4 was even smaller. The bathroom was so small that the sink precluded you from standing in front of the toilet when taking a leak, and in the sitting position you had to sit slightly sideways. If you wash your face and bend over to get water to rinse off, your bum will bump open the double doors. I've never seen anything like it. This particular room was on the street and right over the outdoor sitting area. Bad move on a Friday night. The imbibing and good cheer went on till the wee hours of the morning, not to mention the pub's music. If you're a senior citizen with a good bit of luggage, definitely not for you. If you're young, with or without an overnight bag, this would be a good place to sleep one off. The management was very understanding when we told them we were checking out a day early and they refunded us for the second night we had already paid for. We then went a few km south of town and paid 70% more per night and booked a room that was three times larger and an order of magnitude nicer. Again, there is a demographic this hotel would be good for. Just not us...

    9ElizabethPosted on: 9-30-2025

    Great location, exceptional service, really friendly staff. Excellent breakfast served in the morning.

    The mattresses were a bit uncomfortable but the room was great.

    8NatashaPosted on: 9-29-2025

    Great location and free parking.

    Very small rooms and super small bathroom. We knew this when we booked. However, we had two medium sized suitcases and when those were open, we had no walking space. Paper thin walls. Could hear everything on the floor we stayed on.

    1EllaPosted on: 9-27-2025

    Had to cancel due to everything above and we were charged anyway

    Very bad parkingDifficult accessNo handicap assistance Looked better on line then in person

    6RandallPosted on: 9-19-2025

    The staff was nice, it was convenient to eat dinner right there in the bar, and the breakfast was good. We felt it was easy to get around Galway by foot from this location.

    The shower head barely put out any water and it was noisy until 1:00 A.M. outside the premises. Parking was extremely tight beside the building. We were lucky to find a spot, yet concerned about the safety of our car.

    8SullivanPosted on: 9-16-2025

    Very friendly staff, good food, although they stopped cooking dinner early and didn’t warn us. Fun musician.

    The most smallest room we have ever stayed in. The bathroom was ridiculously small. A little bit further from downtown than I thought. I was even thinking with the name of the hotel it would be on a hill instead of in a busy traffic neighborhood by a hospital and college. Should have read up a bit more.

    7HowardPosted on: 9-10-2025

    Location, well stocked bar, great breakfast

    The rooms are very small and it’s very expensive

    8AlexisPosted on: 9-3-2025

    The location was great. We loved the atmosphere.

    Outside our window was the patio area for the pub. We could heat everything happening on the patio until early in the morning.

    10KayPosted on: 8-28-2025

    Love being over a restaurant and bar. Noise was not a problem. Clean. Lovely staff.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsGuests age 1 and older are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note full payment is required on arrival. This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise. Please note, on Friday and Saturday nights music is played in the bar. On Fridays and Saturdays, entertainment is offered until 00:30. Entertainment may also be provided on some public holidays.This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

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    The Sliding Rock Inn

    37 Newcastle Road, Galway

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