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The 10 Best Hostels in Galway, Ireland

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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

Very well designed hostel with spacious rooms and comfy beds. Big, well equiped kitchen and nice hang out area/cafe on the ground floor. Nice outdoor terrace. Great bathrooms with shower gel/shampoo provided and big towels without additional costs!

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8.8
Fabulous
2,753 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

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.

EVERYTHING - I have been traveling for over a year, traveled to 18 countries, and stayed in MANY hostels during that time, and this was one of the best!!

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8
Very good
2,486 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

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.

It's super cozy and was super clean. The bathroom is super pratical and clean too. I loved everything!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,523 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Kinlay Hostel boasts a mix of private rooms and dormitories. Guest facilities include a common room with a pool table and TV, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a dining room. A free breakfast and high-speed WiFi as well as free computer usage, free luggage storage, free printing and free city maps are all provided to guests.

Needed bed for the night.. Great central location, clean, warm and quiet at night.. staff were lovely to deal with.. free tea & coffee.. ideal for what i wanted. would recommend

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8.7
Fabulous
3,121 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

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

We offer a wide range of ensuite rooms ranging from Twin/Double & Family Rooms, to 4, 6, & 10 Bed Dorms ideal for solo travellers or groups of friends sharing. With free breakfast each morning for all guests.

Quick easy check in. Clean and comfortable rooms. Breakfast is light but perfect to start your day with.

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8.3
Very good
2,215 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

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

The hostel has a newly remodeled and fitted self-catering kitchen and all rooms are en suite. There is a calm and relaxing vibe in all communal areas and a large dining area for enjoying all meals. Laundry facilities are available, as are safety deposit boxes.

There’s a huge kitchen and enough space for everyone

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7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a desk. At University of Galway Rooms rooms are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Galway Greyhound Stadium is 3.6 km from the hostel, while Ballymagibbon Cairn is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 82 km from University of Galway Rooms.

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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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  • Avg. price/night: £142.91
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,486 reviews
    Great location, cheap and cheerful
    Aidan
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,523 reviews
    One of the best hostels I stayed at!! The staff and volunteers were absolutely adorable and very helpful, the common areas were extremely cosy with all-day free tea, coffee, hot chocolate... the breakfast was incredible as well! The beds had privacy curtains and were very comfy, the bathrooms were big enough and very clean. The location was perfect as well, just beside a bus station and within walking distance to basically everything. The hostel organise pub crawls and day tours... I absolutely loved my stay at Galway City Hostel!!!
    taé
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,121 reviews
    Everything, travelling around Europe and the UK for 5 months so far and this is the best hostel I’ve been to. Free breakfast, pool table and hang out area to watch sky sports, rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff were always ready to help and were extremely nice.
    Dylan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £119.09
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,602 reviews
    I didn’t like the price, we stayed in the Belmore court inniskillin on the way down. The Belmore was georgous cheaper to stay and the rooms were great. You gave us a room allegedly a king size bed with a double and single bunk beds in the room. When I queried this at reception I was told all the king rooms have bunk beds in the, now I find that hard to believe
    anita
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £142.91
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,486 reviews
    Had a fantastic stay in this hostel. Very friendly staff and everything from the bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas were spotlessly clean. Great location, cool staff, comfy beds. Highly recommend
    James
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £128.51
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 43 reviews
    Great location, lovely clean facilities, towels and toiletries provided, cable TV, comfortable bed and linen, hair dryer provided, complimentary water and snacks, safe, easy locking system
    Marian
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,121 reviews
    Lovely staff and free breakfast One of the best hostels I've been in
    Valentine
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,121 reviews
    This was the best hostel that I have ever stayed in. The breakfast was absolutely delicious (with freshly made banana bread) and the staff were kind and friendly!
    Tammy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £119.95
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,215 reviews
    great location to Galway city centre. really lovely hostel with great facilities and nice decor.
    Olivia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £94.24
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,911 reviews
    Great location feel safe
    R
    Rose
    Young couple

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