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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. The property was in an excellent location, just a few minutes walk from the train and bus stations and the main square. It’s very central, you can comfortably walk to all the key points in Galway. The dorms had comfortable layouts and the facilities were always clean. The staff are awesome, trying to get everyone mingling about and helping with tips! The breakfast spread was superb, too!

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9
Superb
1,425 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Located in Glengarriff and with Hungry Hill reachable within 26 km, Glengarriff Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 26 km from Healy Pass, 28 km from Kenmare Golf Club and 34 km from Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club. The hostel features family rooms. Everything! One of the best hostels ever...Dee, the manager is exceptional. Clean, kitchen was incredibly well equipped & spacious. Also a very nice common room. Glengarrif is small, friendly & close to Garnish island and amazing hiking. It's a great base for exploring Bear peninsula and Bantry. Great music in the pubs.

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9
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

Situated in Sligo, within 500 metres of Sligo Abbey and 800 metres of Yeats Memorial Building, Éalú Lodge features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Cathedral of Immaculate Conception.

At the hostel, the rooms include a wardrobe. Modern, clean. Friendly staff

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9
Superb
270 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Situated in Belmullet, 37 km from Ballycroy National Park, Kilcommon Lodge Holiday Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 38 km from Doonamona Castle, 38 km from Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre and 49 km from Church of Ireland Cathedral. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The accomodation is in the centre of the village with the local pub on a few minutes walk away. There are cooking facilities with a communal fridge. Free wi fi.. Great scenic sea views. Host is very friendly and helpful. Quiet and peaceful.

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9.7
Exceptional
359 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Set in Cork, 1.4 km from University College Cork, Direct Travel Stays offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 3 km from Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, 3.1 km from Cork City Hall and 3.6 km from Kent Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.9 km from Cork Custom House.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi. The place exceeded my expectations. All amenities and facilities were exactly as described, and everything was spotlessly clean. It was very quiet throughout the day and night, with excellent insulation from both the weather and outside noise. On top of that, the hospitality was outstanding, as the host was always easy to reach and genuinely went out of his way to help with anything we needed.

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9.6
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
US$95
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 Good location. Just in front of the bus station, beach walking area at the back, small local supermarket nearby, cafe and bakery, restaurant nearby. The hostel has a fully equipped kitchen, I enjoyed buying local foods, cooked there, talked with other guests. The room had a huge handicapped bathroom, and I heard that the hostel used to be a care home. I really enjoyed Galway, want to come back again!!

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8.8
Fabulous
2,865 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Located in Killarney and with St Mary's Cathedral reachable within 200 metres, The Black Sheep Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a tour desk and luggage storage space for guests. The staff is exceptional which is a tribute to the owner Kevin who has a keen eye for creating a team that share many of the adventurous experiences that visit the hostel.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,390 reviews
Price from
US$33
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. Everything. My first ever stay in a hostel so I was a bit weary. If all hostels are like this, their reputation would be very different. I was very kindly greeted and registered at the desk, the staff were exceptionally nice (and I'd had a bad day so it was extra appreciated), it was clean, they served breakfast and the communal spaces are pretty cool. The rooms came with an ensuite toilet and bathroom. Would recommend 100%.

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8.9
Fabulous
3,838 reviews
Price from
US$49
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. Lovely place, in the center of Galway, close to supermarkets as well if you want to cook something yourself. Very nice staff as well. Oh and quiet too! According to the reception lots of students stay there while looking for accommodation so also another reason why it's quiet. They offer activities like Pub Crawl as well.

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8
Very good
2,841 reviews
Price from
US$24
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. Clean, friendly staff! Perfect for staying a few nights

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8.6
Fabulous
2,003 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

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