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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. There are a wide range of mixed dorms, private dorms and self catering units offered at this property. Woodquay hostel offers a free light continental breakfast which consists of cereal, tea, coffee and toast. The helpful staff are always happy to provide recommendation for the local area. The National University of Ireland Galway is just a 5-minutes walk away. Shannon Airport is 65 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
or
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kevin
    Ireland Ireland
    I grew up in the hospitality business and worked for many years. You can always tell the quality of any premises by the cleaniness of the toilets. Here they scored a 10!!! Room was good. 6 bed mixed dorm. Breakfast was available although I checked...
  • Assia
    France France
    Real great place in Galway, the living room was my favorite place.
  • Aurore
    Canada Canada
    Perfectly located, the staff was adorable, the breakfast was lovely especially the flapjacks and it was quite clean for a hostel.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Woodquay Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Woodquay Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 200 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 171. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Woodquay Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Property asks for every guest to provide valid photo ID featuring date of birth on arrival.

For group bookings of 4 people or more, full payment may be requested up to7 - 14 days in advance of arrival. . For these group bookings, a fully refundable security cash deposit of EUR 25 per person may be required. For apartments, this may be a cash deposit of EUR 200. This will be returned on the day of departure once all house rules are abided by.

Please note that guests aged 0–18 years are not permitted to stay in dorm rooms.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Property asks for every guest to provide valid photo ID featuring date of birth on arrival. For group bookings of 4 people or more, full payment may be requested up to 7 - 14 days in advance of arrival. For these group bookings, a fully refundable security cash deposit of EUR 25 per person may be required. For apartments, this may be a cash deposit of EUR 200. This will be returned on the day of departure once all house rules are abided by. Please note that guests aged 0–18 years are not permitted to stay in dorm rooms. When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepts groups upto 20 people max.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Woodquay Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Woodquay Hostel

  • Check-in at The Woodquay Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Woodquay Hostel is 400 yards from the centre of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Woodquay Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/performance
    • Movie nights
    • Pub crawls
    • Walking tours

  • The prices at The Woodquay Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.