Great Southern Hotel Galway
Great Southern Hotel Galway has 3 meeting/event spaces for 20–200 delegates (theatre), largest: Ballroom (200).
- Up to 300 delegates
- 3 meeting spaces
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3 spaces · capacities by layout · floor area in m²
| Room | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception | m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballroom | 200 | — | 50 | 120 | 60 | — | — | 180 |
| Boardroom | 30 | — | 20 | 24 | 18 | — | — | 40 |
| Meeting Room 1 | 20 | — | 12 | 16 | 12 | — | — | 25 |
At a glance
The Great Southern Hotel Galway is a distinguished 4-star property located on the iconic Eyre Square in the heart of Galway city. This historic hotel combines traditional Irish hospitality with modern amenities, featuring multiple flexible meeting rooms and event spaces suitable for conferences, weddings, and corporate events. The hotel offers contemporary facilities including state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, complimentary WiFi, and professional catering services. Its prime city center location provides easy access to Galway's cultural attractions, shopping districts, and transport links, making it an ideal choice for business and leisure events.
Best suited for
- Conferences
- Wedding Receptions
- Corporate Events
- Business Meetings
- Training Sessions
Why book with us?
- Independent venue sourcing
- Free to event organisers
- Access to negotiated rates
- Alternative venues included
- Human expert support
Know before you book
Provenance shown for every factMeeting spaces at this venue
Pricing & packages
Exact rates are confirmed on your proposal — our experts negotiate on your behalf.
Meeting room, equipment, lunch & refreshments.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Food & catering
- Restaurant on site
- Bar on site
Dietary options catered for
Top facilities
- Free WiFi
- AV equipment
- Air conditioning
- Natural daylight
- Catering services
- Bar
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
AV & production
Accessibility
Always confirm specific access requirements with our team — we check on your behalf.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Lift access to all floors
- Accessible restrooms
Location & getting there
15 Eyre Square, Galway, H91 YN26, United Kingdom
Venue Intelligence™
Every rating below is computed from verified platform data — never marketing copy.
Great Southern Hotel Galway is a verified hotel in Galway, hosting up to 300 guests. Its profile rates most strongly for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Venue profile ratings
- Corporate★★★★★
- Luxury★★★★★
- Historic★★★★★
- Creative★★★★★
- Eco★★★★★
- Hybrid Ready★★★★★
- Networking★★★★★
- Training★★★★★
- International★★★★★
- Accessibility★★★★★
Verified on-site
- Wi-Fi✓ Verified
- AV & production✓ Verified
- Food & catering✓ Verified
- Bedrooms✓ Verified
- SustainabilityNot listed
- Accessibility✓ Verified
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- Oct 2025Venue verified and listed
Added to the InternationalVenues.com verified directory.
- Oct 2025Photography refreshed — 5 images
Latest venue imagery reviewed and published.
Frequently asked
How many meeting rooms does Great Southern Hotel Galway have?
Great Southern Hotel Galway has 3 meeting and event spaces in Galway, seating up to 200 delegates theatre-style in the largest room.
What is the capacity of Great Southern Hotel Galway's largest event space?
The largest event space at Great Southern Hotel Galway is Ballroom, with a maximum capacity of 200 guests.
What conference facilities does Great Southern Hotel Galway offer?
Great Southern Hotel Galway offers Free WiFi, AV equipment, Air conditioning, Natural daylight, Projector, Screen, PA System across its 3 meeting and event spaces.
What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 300 guests for receptions, 200 for seated dinner, 150 theatre style
What AV equipment is available?
Full AV equipment including projector, sound system, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Is catering available?
Comprehensive catering services with hotel restaurant and bar facilities
Is there parking available?
On-site parking available, additional public parking nearby
About Great Southern Hotel Galway
The Great Southern Hotel Galway is a distinguished 4-star property located on the iconic Eyre Square in the heart of Galway city. This historic hotel combines traditional Irish hospitality with modern amenities, featuring multiple flexible meeting rooms and event spaces suitable for conferences, weddings, and corporate events. The hotel offers contemporary facilities including state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, complimentary WiFi, and professional catering services. Its prime city center location provides easy access to Galway's cultural attractions, shopping districts, and transport links, making it an ideal choice for business and leisure events.
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