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Galway City Hostel

Galway

Located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station, Galway City Hostel overlooks Eyre Square.

N
Nicole
From
Australia
This hostel was very clean and the beds were comfortable (better then some of the hotel beds this trip). The free breakfast in the morning was great too. Definitely one of the better hostels I’ve stayed at.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews
Price from
US$161.25
1 night, 2 adults

The Nest Boutique Hostel

Salthill, Galway

The Nest Boutique Hostel offers a majority of double and twin ensuite rooms which have comfy beds, soft linen, power showers, fridges and contemporary Irish art work.

M
McKenzie
From
New Zealand
Probably the nicest hostel I have stayed at anywhere. Kitchen is like a commercial one, and is immaculate. Lovely covered outdoor areas to sit in...this is a hostel where I actually felt like I wanted hang out, and not just a bed for the night! The staff were all friendly, helpful and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,874 reviews
Price from
US$127.47
1 night, 2 adults

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025

Galway

WINNER: Best Hostel in Ireland 2025 Kinlay has also been featured as a Top Choice in an edition of Lonely Planet, Kinlay Hostel is a standout stay in the heart of Galway City.

S
Samira
From
Italy
The hostel is really good and clean! It is in the city center and it’s a welcoming place! Perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,838 reviews
Price from
US$136.53
1 night, 2 adults

The Dawson Hostel Galway

Galway

This comfortable, modern hostel is set in the centre of Galway, just 100 metres from Eyre Square. The Dawson Galway City offers a free Wi-Fi zone and a large outdoor terrace.

3
324winnie
From
Serbia
Everything is good. Location, cleaness, decent breakfast, and nice staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,835 reviews
Price from
US$41.08
1 night, 2 adults

Snoozles Galway City Centre

Galway

Snoozles is a modern & purpose built tourist hostel. It’s Galway City Centre location beside the Coach and Train Stations is just a 2 minute walk to Eyre Square in the heart of Galway City.

P
Patricia
From
New Zealand
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities and comfortable rooms. One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,010 reviews
Price from
US$225.98
1 night, 2 adults

The Woodquay Hostel

Galway

Woodquay hostel offers accommodation in Galway and is within walking distance of all Galway attractions. The property offers free WiFi, complimentary walking tours, printing services and city maps.

d
danielasynner
From
Chile
Super close from the city centre. The kitchen had free tea/coffee all day plus the breakfast included in the price made my stay a wonderful time. Showers and toilets were always clean at all times. There was also a chill room with chairs and some dinner tables
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,868 reviews
Price from
US$151.60
1 night, 2 adults

University of Galway Rooms

Galway

Situated in Galway and with National University of Galway reachable within 1.6 km, University of Galway Rooms features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and...

H
Hanna
From
Germany
Clean room, good size, friendly and helpful staff. The kitchen is very useful and has everything you might need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,874 reviews
    From
    US$127
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,835 reviews
    From
    US$41
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,838 reviews
    From
    US$137
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,868 reviews
    From
    US$152
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews
    From
    US$161
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,010 reviews
    From
    US$226
    1 night, 2 adults

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Galway City Hostel

Galway

Located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station, Galway City Hostel overlooks Eyre Square.

N
Nicole
From
Australia
This hostel was very clean and the beds were comfortable (better then some of the hotel beds this trip). The free breakfast in the morning was great too. Definitely one of the better hostels I’ve stayed at.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews
Price from
US$161.25
1 night, 2 adults

The Nest Boutique Hostel

Salthill, Galway

The Nest Boutique Hostel offers a majority of double and twin ensuite rooms which have comfy beds, soft linen, power showers, fridges and contemporary Irish art work.

M
McKenzie
From
New Zealand
Probably the nicest hostel I have stayed at anywhere. Kitchen is like a commercial one, and is immaculate. Lovely covered outdoor areas to sit in...this is a hostel where I actually felt like I wanted hang out, and not just a bed for the night! The staff were all friendly, helpful and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,874 reviews
Price from
US$127.47
1 night, 2 adults

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025

Galway

WINNER: Best Hostel in Ireland 2025 Kinlay has also been featured as a Top Choice in an edition of Lonely Planet, Kinlay Hostel is a standout stay in the heart of Galway City.

S
Samira
From
Italy
The hostel is really good and clean! It is in the city center and it’s a welcoming place! Perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,838 reviews
Price from
US$136.53
1 night, 2 adults

The Dawson Hostel Galway

Galway

This comfortable, modern hostel is set in the centre of Galway, just 100 metres from Eyre Square. The Dawson Galway City offers a free Wi-Fi zone and a large outdoor terrace.

3
324winnie
From
Serbia
Everything is good. Location, cleaness, decent breakfast, and nice staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,835 reviews
Price from
US$41.08
1 night, 2 adults

Snoozles Galway City Centre

Galway

Snoozles is a modern & purpose built tourist hostel. It’s Galway City Centre location beside the Coach and Train Stations is just a 2 minute walk to Eyre Square in the heart of Galway City.

P
Patricia
From
New Zealand
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities and comfortable rooms. One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,010 reviews
Price from
US$225.98
1 night, 2 adults

The Woodquay Hostel

Galway

Woodquay hostel offers accommodation in Galway and is within walking distance of all Galway attractions. The property offers free WiFi, complimentary walking tours, printing services and city maps.

d
danielasynner
From
Chile
Super close from the city centre. The kitchen had free tea/coffee all day plus the breakfast included in the price made my stay a wonderful time. Showers and toilets were always clean at all times. There was also a chill room with chairs and some dinner tables
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,868 reviews
Price from
US$151.60
1 night, 2 adults

University of Galway Rooms

Galway

Situated in Galway and with National University of Galway reachable within 1.6 km, University of Galway Rooms features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and...

H
Hanna
From
Germany
Clean room, good size, friendly and helpful staff. The kitchen is very useful and has everything you might need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
All hostels in Galway

Looking for a hostel?

Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Galway

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Galway

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,010 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Galway

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,874 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Galway

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,869 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Galway

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,837 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Galway

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,835 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$197.74
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews
Great location everything I wanted to do was walkable. Staff are extremely friendly and approachable and also very helpful. The free hostel breakfast is definitely one of the best hostel breakfasts I’ve ever encountered. It’s also a very social hostel with activities on most nights that are easy to access and super fun, as a solo traveller this was awesome! The rooms are spacious with secure crates to keep your stuff + privacy curtains were appreciated. Bathrooms are clean and numerous.
Guest review by
Melanie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$140.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,869 reviews
It’s a great location and the best hostel I’ve stayed in for a while. The room was pretty good and the breakfast provided and the kitchen facilities were great. The staff were amazing as always and very accommodating and kind.
Guest review by
Kayla
Group
Avg. price/night: US$161.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,837 reviews
Great location, lovely and clean, beds were comfy, the check in staff were very welcoming, would highly recommend this hostel. I travelled on my own and felt very safe
Guest review by
Lauren
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,874 reviews
Extremely friendly staff. The hostel provided clean towels, soap and shampoo. There was also a kitchen for us to use. Great atmosphere and really nice rooms. Overall, the best hostel I've stayed in so far. Great location. Would highly recommend.
Guest review by
Katarina
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$116.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,010 reviews
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities and comfortable rooms. One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in.
Guest review by
Patricia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$197.74
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews
Great location, super friendly staff, probably the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at
Guest review by
Jakob
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$197.74
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews
The best hostel in Galway, EXCELLENT free breakfast for hosts, tea and coffee available at anytime for free, awesome staff, great location, nice decoration, everything was perfect, I’ll come back for sure.
Guest review by
Marjorie
Solo traveller