Is parking available at the property?

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.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

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

Are pets allowed at the property?

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

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

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.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

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.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

Galway City Hostel - Comfortable Stay in Galway

Average nightly price at Galway City Hostel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$123
February	US$119
March	US$148
April	US$155
May	US$196
June	US$181
July	US$193
August	US$224
September	US$219
October	US$123
November	US$122
December	US$121

What guests think

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.

Common areas and the kitchen are compact but functional, and towels and organized activities like pub crawls add convenience and community. Several guests note occasional street or bar noise and very small toilet stalls; a few also feel prices are high for a hostel. Best for social-minded travelers seeking a convenient, community-focused stay.

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Facilities

Common areas and the kitchen are small but well equipped. No onsite parking, nearby garages and a train-lot are used; the hostel sits above/near a bar and runs social activities like pub crawls.

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10

Dovydas

27 May 2024

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Convenient location near the center of Galway. Short walk to the shopping and restaurant district. The hostel was well kempt with friendly and accommodating staff. There is no parking at the hostel, but there are plenty of parking garage options nearby. The one negative is that the room with 4 beds was small with little space to maneuver in even when there was just 2 people present. For a one night stay as a solo traveler, it was well worth it for its central location.

10

Pam

25 Sept 2023

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This was a perfect location in the center of town, right above a fun pub. Staff was incredibly present, friendly and helpful. Breakfast and coffee included, discount on a nearby parking garage was really nice. Lockers and a padlock are provided to keep items safe. Also towels are provided. Privacy curtains on the bunks in shared rooms were very appreciated. Next time, I'd bring my own little travel fan for some airflow and white noise.

8

Patricia

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to both bus and train stations, very cramped facilities starting at front door with 2 sets narrow stairs to reach tiny “office”, narrow hallways and toilet stalls barely big enough to turn around in. Hot room during day. Small in-room A/C unit goes on at 8PM and off at 8AM but needed to open small windows x 2 to cool off room of 5 people to be able to sleep. Small community kitchen/breakfast area/gathering spot. 95% clean - showers could have been better. Bunk beds were comfortable, safe facility.

8

Natascha

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall great, I do recommend earplugs when sleeping but that's goes for all hostels. But it can get a little from the bar below. I never expect there to not be noicy at an hostel and you shouldn't either :) Staff is super friendly and helpfull! Common area a tiny but cozy! Showers are just how I want them. You own area with room to place shampoo and you stuff secure and dry outside in you little cubicle. As always I struggling with a proper place to dry my towel. I hate hanging it at the bed. And difficult to do with a lower bed But overall great stay, would stay here again.

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Daniel

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Hostel ist sehr überteuert, habe am Wochenende fast 70€ pro Person gezahlt. Hier wird einfach das Wochenende ausgenutzt, um ordentlich abzukassieren, ohne für den Preis entsprechende Räumlichkeiten zu bieten. Die meisten Gäste bleiben nur für wenige Tage und nehmen auch keinerlei Rücksicht auf die Mitbewohner, unbedingt Schlafmaske und Ohrstöpsel mitnehmen. Die Küche und die common rooms sind klein, aber haben alles was man braucht. Das Bett ist standart, der Vorhang ist ein Plus. Das Personal ist durchweg freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ich war schon in unzähligen Hostels, für diesen Preis kann man wesentlich mehr erwarten.

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10

Kelsi

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hostel is right in the middle of Galway and walking distance to all of the pubs and shops. I took part in a pub crawl which was really fun and I highly recommend. What a great time and great hostel.

10

Taylor

22 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hostel for staying in the city on a budget. I had interactions with multiple staff members and they could not have been more helpful or friendly. Made my stay so comfortable. Pub walk with other local hostels every night.

8

Martin

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean central Hostel - friendly efficient staff and compact but comfy common area…. 👍

8

Matthew

23 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is a parking lot for the train just about 100 meters from the entrance that has overnight parking for €6.50. the staff was amazing and the group activities are absolutely worth doing for the experience. Great location in the city with tons of options around for whatever you could want to do. My only complaint would be that staying in a Hostel a lot of us were ready to check out by 6 or 7am and there is no way to self check out so we all were waiting around for several hours which did put a damper on my early morning plans.

6

Melodie Michelle

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a relatively nice stay however they should mention it’s student housing during the school year so lots of students. Which is fine but wasn’t the vibe I was going for. Also the bar attached plays until about 11pm so found the area relatively noisy.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the hostel as very clean, with bathrooms checked regularly. A few note the showers could be cleaner at times.

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10

Kyla

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Jacob

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

10

kathleen

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Haven’t been to heaps of hostels to compare but this one is nicer for sure. Friendly staff, bathrooms checked every hour, curtains around the bed, close to everything in town.

10

Terri

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. The bed and blankets were comfy. Room stayed a good temperature despite 5 people. The bathrooms were clean and tidy.

10

Mahala

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

8

Patricia

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to both bus and train stations, very cramped facilities starting at front door with 2 sets narrow stairs to reach tiny “office”, narrow hallways and toilet stalls barely big enough to turn around in. Hot room during day. Small in-room A/C unit goes on at 8PM and off at 8AM but needed to open small windows x 2 to cool off room of 5 people to be able to sleep. Small community kitchen/breakfast area/gathering spot. 95% clean - showers could have been better. Bunk beds were comfortable, safe facility.

10

sue

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice for a hostel. Very clean and lots of extras.

10

Lili

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Galway City Hostel was in a perfect location near the main shopping area and bus station but surprisingly quiet inside. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. The facilities were very clean and the breakfast they provided was yummy.

10

Gabrielle

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful staff and clean rooms, excellent location. The breakfast was also amazing and extensive. Cannot recommend more!

8

Catherine

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Rooms

Bunks are comfortable and include privacy curtains. Spaces and bathrooms can feel very small, and some guests report evening noise from the nearby bar or street.

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Kyla

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

kathleen

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Haven’t been to heaps of hostels to compare but this one is nicer for sure. Friendly staff, bathrooms checked every hour, curtains around the bed, close to everything in town.

10

Terri

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. The bed and blankets were comfy. Room stayed a good temperature despite 5 people. The bathrooms were clean and tidy.

10

Dovydas

27 May 2024

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Convenient location near the center of Galway. Short walk to the shopping and restaurant district. The hostel was well kempt with friendly and accommodating staff. There is no parking at the hostel, but there are plenty of parking garage options nearby. The one negative is that the room with 4 beds was small with little space to maneuver in even when there was just 2 people present. For a one night stay as a solo traveler, it was well worth it for its central location.

8

Patricia

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to both bus and train stations, very cramped facilities starting at front door with 2 sets narrow stairs to reach tiny “office”, narrow hallways and toilet stalls barely big enough to turn around in. Hot room during day. Small in-room A/C unit goes on at 8PM and off at 8AM but needed to open small windows x 2 to cool off room of 5 people to be able to sleep. Small community kitchen/breakfast area/gathering spot. 95% clean - showers could have been better. Bunk beds were comfortable, safe facility.

10

Jesse

13 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spot. Staff were very friendly and helpful when I asked for some local options. Breakfast was provided which was a nice surprise. Beds had individual curtains around the bunks, which my previous hostel did not. The additional privacy was welcomed. Parking options were a little bit of a walk, but manageable if you require it like I did. Would stay again.

8

Natascha

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall great, I do recommend earplugs when sleeping but that's goes for all hostels. But it can get a little from the bar below. I never expect there to not be noicy at an hostel and you shouldn't either :) Staff is super friendly and helpfull! Common area a tiny but cozy! Showers are just how I want them. You own area with room to place shampoo and you stuff secure and dry outside in you little cubicle. As always I struggling with a proper place to dry my towel. I hate hanging it at the bed. And difficult to do with a lower bed But overall great stay, would stay here again.

10

Richard

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was met with a very warm welcome by the worker at the check in desk. Clean, comfy bed. Was room is a good size. Even though I didn't really use the common area, it was well equipped and a good size for the size of the hostel. It's location is perfect for exploring the city. Would highly recommend a stay here.

6

Melodie Michelle

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a relatively nice stay however they should mention it’s student housing during the school year so lots of students. Which is fine but wasn’t the vibe I was going for. Also the bar attached plays until about 11pm so found the area relatively noisy.

8

Jewel

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The toilet stalls are almost unusable they are so small.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, fostering a safe, social atmosphere and offering local tips and activities. Several solo travelers felt especially well looked after.

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Melissa

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The atmosphere was fantastic. I am a solo traveler and absolutely loved my experience here. I met some amazing new friends and the staff was also incredible and easy to talk to. The living area reallt lent itself to being an easy place to meet new people.

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Jesse

13 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spot. Staff were very friendly and helpful when I asked for some local options. Breakfast was provided which was a nice surprise. Beds had individual curtains around the bunks, which my previous hostel did not. The additional privacy was welcomed. Parking options were a little bit of a walk, but manageable if you require it like I did. Would stay again.

8

jane

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff Great location

10

Yarid

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing staff, clean, location was fantastic, great free breakfast and super safe.

10

Kate

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

they really want to make sure you’re safe, Tom especially did extra measures to make sure younger people and women were safe and it was very clean and excellent

10

Leanne

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

A Fantastic Hostel To Stay At. Very Clean. Wonderful staff. Beautiful Breakfast daily. Central to everything. Main Bus port straight opposite. Perfect storage. Able to have a bag of washing washed and dried cheaply. Overall l thoroughly enjoyed My stay

8

Catherine

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Taylor

22 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hostel for staying in the city on a budget. I had interactions with multiple staff members and they could not have been more helpful or friendly. Made my stay so comfortable. Pub walk with other local hostels every night.

10

Sean

27 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostel was in a good location and the staff was really friendly

10

Yara

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful staff and very friendly. I felt very same and like staying with family.

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Location

Prime central location by Eyre Square and close to the bus/train stations, walkable to pubs, shops, and sights. Guests mention using nearby paid parking since there is none onsite.

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Dovydas

27 May 2024

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Convenient location near the center of Galway. Short walk to the shopping and restaurant district. The hostel was well kempt with friendly and accommodating staff. There is no parking at the hostel, but there are plenty of parking garage options nearby. The one negative is that the room with 4 beds was small with little space to maneuver in even when there was just 2 people present. For a one night stay as a solo traveler, it was well worth it for its central location.

10

Sacha

19 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfectly located in the center of Galway, next to the train and coach stations. Lack of common room is largely compensated by the friendliness and support of the staff.

10

Jorge

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect spot by Eyre Square. All attractions are in walking diatance including the Latin Quarter & Galway Cathedral! The staff really make you feel like family! High recommend.

10

Lili

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Galway City Hostel was in a perfect location near the main shopping area and bus station but surprisingly quiet inside. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. The facilities were very clean and the breakfast they provided was yummy.

10

Kelsi

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hostel is right in the middle of Galway and walking distance to all of the pubs and shops. I took part in a pub crawl which was really fun and I highly recommend. What a great time and great hostel.

8

Catherine

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Arlyn

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to everything you can possibly want to do

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Cindy

20 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

8

Matthew

23 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is a parking lot for the train just about 100 meters from the entrance that has overnight parking for €6.50. the staff was amazing and the group activities are absolutely worth doing for the experience. Great location in the city with tons of options around for whatever you could want to do. My only complaint would be that staying in a Hostel a lot of us were ready to check out by 6 or 7am and there is no way to self check out so we all were waiting around for several hours which did put a damper on my early morning plans.

10

Richard

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was met with a very warm welcome by the worker at the check in desk. Clean, comfy bed. Was room is a good size. Even though I didn't really use the common area, it was well equipped and a good size for the size of the hostel. It's location is perfect for exploring the city. Would highly recommend a stay here.

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Dining

Free breakfast earns frequent praise, with pancakes and good variety mentioned; coffee and tea are available. Overall feedback on the breakfast is very positive for a hostel.

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Gabriel

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

great location, very nice breakfast, friendly staff, all very clean. But also you pay for it - it's one of the most expensive hostels around, and this was February

10

Cathleen

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed 2 nights abacus was fantastic. Good hot showers, great linens and towel, generous pancake breakfast and offer group activities.

10

Jesse

13 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spot. Staff were very friendly and helpful when I asked for some local options. Breakfast was provided which was a nice surprise. Beds had individual curtains around the bunks, which my previous hostel did not. The additional privacy was welcomed. Parking options were a little bit of a walk, but manageable if you require it like I did. Would stay again.

8

Nia

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very warm and friendly. Great options for things to do in the area and free breakfast and tea/coffee every morning. The kitchen smelled of delicious baked goods every afternoon I was there :)

8

Robert

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Decent breakfast

8

Noémie

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Complementary breakfast is great!

10

Lili

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Galway City Hostel was in a perfect location near the main shopping area and bus station but surprisingly quiet inside. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. The facilities were very clean and the breakfast they provided was yummy.

10

Gabrielle

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful staff and clean rooms, excellent location. The breakfast was also amazing and extensive. Cannot recommend more!

8

Catherine

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Bofang

23 May 2024

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Great friendly staff, exceptional breakfast for a hostel. Location is great!

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