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Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025

Name: Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025
Address: Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Rating: 9.04

"Immaculate beds"

"Well-priced internet"

"Fast internet connection"

"Great location"

"Rooms were clean and comfortable"

"Great local shopping area"

Amenities

Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
ATM / Cash Machine

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Property description

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.

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Guest reviews

Superb

Based on 1,835 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

11%

Family

Group

52%

Solo

26%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025 draws strong praise for its central Galway location, welcoming staff, clean spaces, and amenities including a well equipped kitchen, sociable common areas, and a free breakfast that many enjoy.

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Jacqueline

4 Apr 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms and facilities. And luckily, I had very respectful roommates. Breakfast was decent, could use more protein, but it has the basics plus more! A big plus is also that they provided free towels, bedding and luggage storage. Would stay here again!

Oseremen

2 Jan 2026

Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast menu was excellent. Nice rooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Restroom/Washroom was well maintained with large enough space for necessary ablutions.

Andrew

30 Dec 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Rooms clean and of a good stardard shower toilets could me better. Staff friendly and helpful.

Owen

23 Dec 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great overall hostel, everything was superb

Amanda

20 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night

Nice breakfast, clean facility, great discount on parking.

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

Location

With a stay at Kinlay Hostel Galway, you'll be centrally located in Galway, steps from Eyre Square and within a 10-minute walk of Galway Harbour. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Galway Bay and 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Galway.

Eyre Square(0.1 Miles)

The Fountain(0.1 Miles)

Shop Street(0.2 Miles)

Bold Art Gallery(0.2 Miles)

Padraic O'Conaire Statue(0.2 Miles)

Lynch's Castle(0.2 Miles)

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 10:30

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Additional policies and info about this property.

FAQs

Parking is available at the property, but it is limited. Guests may need to check for availability upon arrival.

A complimentary continental breakfast is included for guests. The specific serving hours are not mentioned.

Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including some accessible facilities. Specific details about step-free entrances and accessible rooms are not provided.

The property is centrally located in Galway, just 0.1 km from Eyre Square and within a 10-minute walk of Galway Harbour. Other nearby attractions include Shop Street and Galway Cathedral, both within 1 km.

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