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The Sliding Rock

Google (904) 4.4
Tripadvisor (162) 3.6
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Visitors frequently praise the friendly and attentive staff, convenient location, and good food, particularly the fish and chips and steak dinners. However, a common complaint is that the rooms are very small, with some describing the bathrooms as being like a broom cupboard or closet, and noise from the street or downstairs can be an issue.

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37 Newcastle Rd, Galway, H91 W42F, Ireland
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Phone
(091) 722 131
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Website
www.theslidingrock.ie

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About this place The Sliding Rock

The Sliding Rock is a small mainstream accommodation on Newcastle Road in Galway, near University Hospital Galway and the University of Galway campus. It is listed as gay-friendly, not as a gay venue, and holds a 4.4 rating from around 900 Google reviews. The city centre, Eyre Square and the Latin Quarter pubs are about a 15 to 20 minute walk away. Galway has a small but active LGBTQ+ community, with the biggest turnout during Galway Pride in August, when rooms across the city book up early. Check the website for room types and whether breakfast is included.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Safe space Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.4
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904 reviews

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Gil DUPUIS
Gil DUPUIS Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Room 4 is ridiculously small due to its bathroom. Avoid it if you have back problems, are tall, or overweight, as the toilet will be inaccessible. The room is also very noisy.

Todd Sandbo
Todd Sandbo Jun 2026
★★★★★

This place was exactly what I was looking for while traveling through Ireland. Room is small but cozy. Bed is super comfortable. Parking onsite. The only down side was understanding that I had to go into the pub to "check-in". This is also my first time in Ireland, so forgive my misunderstanding. The actual room is two doors down, which is no problem. Looking forward to a good night's sleep.

Gary
Gary Jun 2026
★★★★★

Nice food there

Victor Akongwale
Victor Akongwale Jun 2026
★★★★★

I have not reason to complain. The staff were simply great and helpful. The music from the bar, was my worry. But, it was promptly turned off when the cut-off time arrived. The breakfast was fab too! I'd definitely use the The Sliding Rock again, and soon too!

Sandrine P
Sandrine P Jun 2026
★★★★★

I didn’t stay at the hotel but we had a lovely dinner outside. The fish and chips and the veggie curry were great. The staff was lovely and efficient. The food literally arrived 5 minutes after the order. And the staff was kind enough to email me a duplicate receipt that I had misplaced : )

Vox Galvia
Vox Galvia Jun 2026
★★★★★

A great local and a motley crew intent on stories, laughter frequent...

Rachel Kendrick
Rachel Kendrick May 2026
★★★★☆

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Last updated on 30 October 2026

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