Galway City Hostel

Name: Galway City Hostel
Address: Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Rating: 9.2

"Beds were immaculate"

"Comfy beds"

"Delicious food"

"Great location"

"Clean rooms"

"Welcoming staff"

Amenities

Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Luggage Storage

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Property description

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.

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Guest reviews

9.2

Superb

Based on 1,156 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Group

68%

Solo

32%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Galway City Hostel earns praise for its central location by Eyre Square and the bus/train stations, very friendly staff who foster a safe, social vibe, clean spaces, comfortable bunks with privacy curtains, and a free, well-liked breakfast with pancakes.

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Kathryn

22 Mar 2026

Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and informative check in with Tom. Building was well kept and clean. Great location!

Catherine

19 Feb 2026

Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, central location, well equipped kitchen, friendly and helpful staff, nice pancakes for breakfast

Mahala

29 Oct 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Very clean, tons of amenities, great activities and super friendly.

Jacob

15 Oct 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Everything was great . Food , people and very clean !!!

Kyla

3 Oct 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Such a great hostel. Made great friends. Rooms were nice. Space was clean.

Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

Location

With a stay at Galway City Hostel & Bar, you'll be centrally located in Galway, steps from Eyre Square and within a 10-minute walk of Galway Harbour. This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Galway Bay and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Galway City Museum.

Eyre Square(0.1 Miles)

The Fountain(0.1 Miles)

Padraic O'Conaire Statue(0.1 Miles)

Shop Street(0.2 Miles)

Lynch's Castle(0.3 Miles)

Bold Art Gallery(0.3 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 22:00

Before 10:30

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Additional policies and info about this property.

FAQs

Parking is available, but specific details regarding the type (private/public, on-site/off-site, covered/uncovered) and cost are not provided. Reservations may be required.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Pets are not allowed at this adults-only property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges could apply.

The property is centrally located in Galway, just steps from Eyre Square and within a 10-minute walk of Galway Harbour. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Galway Bay and 0.6 miles from Galway City Museum.

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

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