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. Offering landmark and city views, the dorms come with a wardrobe and access to a shared bathroom and toilet. The hostel also offers laundry facilities and vending machines. There is also a tour desk with free maps and ticket service. Local attractions include Lynch Castle, 4 minutes’ away, Galway Cathedral, 9 minutes’ walk away and the Spanish Arch, 7 minutes’ walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
4 bunk beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Galway
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hielen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming hostel. Staff and guests were great. Toilets and showers clean. Fresh pancakes everyday
  • Josh
    United States of America United States of America
    One of the best hostels I've stayed at in 4 months of travel. It's got amazing culture & the space really encourages meeting people.
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was exceptional. They were helpful, friendly and made sure the rules were followed for a very pleasant stay.

Area info

Amenities of Galway City Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Computer
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 6.50 per day.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Adults only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Galway City Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that photographic identification is required by all guests checking in.

    FAQs about Galway City Hostel

    • Galway City Hostel is 500 feet from the center of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Galway City Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Galway City Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Evening entertainment
      • Walking tours
      • Bar crawls

    • The prices at Galway City Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Galway City Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.