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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paula
    United States of America United States of America
    This is our second time staying here so we love the location and the breakfast.
  • Dylynn
    United States of America United States of America
    It was easy to find. The staff was incredibly friendly, everything was clean and well kept. Breakfast was amazing. Even though it's over a pub, the noise wasn't too bad.
  • Cynthia
    United States of America United States of America
    Busy pub with rooms upstairs. Our room was directly above the music in the pub which was quite loud. Food and service was good.
  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    We liked staying close to but not in the mix of downtown Galway. The room was well appointed . The staff were very knowledgeable, helpful and polite. It was a busy night in the restaurant area of the bar but they found room for us and were...
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    Samantha
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was awesome, the vibes were immaculate. We did trivia night on Wednesday and it was so much fun. Perfect location or wander around galway
  • Amy
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was wonderful every day. Initially we were directly above the bar and after a few nights of music we asked to be moved. Staff were very accommodating and our second room was much quieter.
  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    We really like the location and the restaurant/bar that was connected to the sliding rock inn.
  • Lauren
    United States of America United States of America
    It was a short walk to the Latin Quarter area and the breakfast was great!
  • M
    Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    Our sleeping room was clean and comfortable. It was conveniently located near the town center. We had a nice dinner with drinks in the pub during the evening and then a nice breakfast in the morning. The food was good both times.
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    Yolanda
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was excellent. I ordered the eggs Benedict at 8:30am (first guests at breakfast) and it was the best I’ve ever had. The pub was busy at night but cleared out and clean in the am. Our room was TINY but for the purpose of sleeping and...

Area info

Amenities of The Sliding Rock Inn

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Evening entertainment
  • Darts
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Sliding Rock Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Sliding Rock Inn

  • The prices at The Sliding Rock Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Sliding Rock Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Check-in at The Sliding Rock Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Sliding Rock Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Single
  • The Sliding Rock Inn is 0.6 miles from the center of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from The Sliding Rock Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.