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Located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station, Galway City Hostel overlooks Eyre Square. With free WiFi, printing, and luggage storage, the hostel also offers continental breakfast and a shared lounge. The reception staff can arrange tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Aran Islands. Very Clean and Organized , lovely staff, great location and decent breakfast

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9
Superb
1,426 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

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. Family bedrooms and dormitories are also available The Nest was such a cute spot! Not super busy and clean facility. Loved that it was right by the shore and bus stops right in front of it.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,868 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

WINNER: Best Hostel in Ireland 2025

Guests can choose from a range of private rooms and shared dorms, all designed for comfort and convenience. The hostel offers a spacious common area with a pool table and TV, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, and a bright dining room. A lovely place with just the friendliest staff, who were very welcoming not only upon checking in, but also when I came back absolutely hammered in the middle of the night. Amazing location as well, plus they'll help you if you are interested in nearby nature tours. Wonderful!

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8.9
Fabulous
3,838 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

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.

The Dawson Galway has a 24-hour reception and offers currency exchange and a large luggage room with lockers to store all belongings. Booked very last minute and the place was amazing. Supplied breakfast which was everything you needed. The location was perfect being close to the main street plus with parking available nearby (we just parked over night, so you do need to pay during the day)

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8
Very good
2,843 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Guest facilities include a common room with a pool table and TV, an outside garden with table tennis, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a dining room. Also included is high-speed WiFi, free luggage storage, free printing and free city maps are all provided to guests. No on-site parking. There is discounted parking a 2 minute walk from the hostel called "City Park" car park just across the road from the coach station. Please note the car park has a restriction of 1.9 meter max vehicle height. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect

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8.6
Fabulous
2,004 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

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 a tennis court. The property is set 2.6 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, 3.2 km from Eyre Square and 3.2 km from Galway Railway Station. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms at University of Galway Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. Very nice accomodation. Clean and comfortable enough.

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8.2
Very good
478 reviews

Situated in Ballynahinch, 17 km from Alcock & Brown Memorial, Ben Lettery Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The house is beautiful and the view is excepcional! We stayed in a private room, very cozy and clean. The kitchen is well equipped and breakfast was simple but delicious (flapjacks ❤️). Staff is SUPER FRIENDLY! Highly recommend!

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8.4
Very good
646 reviews

Wild Atlantic Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Leenaun. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 27 km of Kylemore Abbey. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk as well as free WiFi. Room, cleanliness, comfort, restaurants everything

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8.4
Very good
263 reviews

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.

Woodquay hostel offers a free light continental breakfast which consists of cereal, tea, coffee and toast. The hostel is right in the city center, surrounded by perfect littles pubs, it's really nice to be in the heart of the town like that. The staff was amazing, recommended us the best pub to have vegetarian food (Bierhaus, if you ever go to Gallway, really amazing food). The beds were good, we stayed in a 7 person dormitory, all women, it felt a bit crowded but that's the hostel life ! The hostel has a really well furnished kitchen, and really cosy common spaces. Would totally recommend this place if on a quick stay in Gallway !

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7.9
Good
2,863 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Set in Leenaun, 11 km from Kylemore Abbey, Otter Hostel Connemara offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 34 km from Alcock & Brown Memorial, 39 km from Westport Train Station and 39 km from Clew Bay Heritage Centre. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured. Breakfast, bedrooms, staff, people that this place attracts, very organised place overall

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7.9
Good
133 reviews

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