Name: The Nest Boutique Hostel
Address: Salthill 107-109 Upper Salthill Road, Lenaboy, Galway, Ireland, Galway, County Galway, IE
Price range: $88–$289 per night
Rating: 9.1

What guests think

Across reviews, The Nest Boutique Hostel stands out for friendly, helpful staff, very clean spaces, and a Salthill location by the promenade with easy bus links and a walkable distance to Galway’s center, offering good value for money.

Guests appreciate the shared kitchen and relaxed common areas, plus a convenient on-site cafe and laundry, though on-site parking is limited and many end up using nearby street spaces. Rooms vary from compact to spacious with modern decor and comfortable beds; a few note thin walls, warmth and no air-conditioning, and some private rooms lack a TV. Breakfast and cafe items are generally tasty, with fresh pastries highlighted, though some felt options were simple or a bit pricey. Expect a relaxed, convenient base by the coast, slightly outside the city bustle.

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Facilities

Well-liked shared kitchen and comfortable common areas, with a handy on-site cafe and available laundry. On-site parking is limited so many use nearby street spaces; access controls help the property feel secure.

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Jane

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place, great atmosphere and amenities. Some parking available.

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martha

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value … medieval Galway is walkable, or transit passes right by the hostel if you prefer. Salthill area has good shops and pubs/restaurants. Limited parking on site, but plenty on surrounding roads. Common area and kitchen were quiet and clean - the smell of fresh baking at breakfast time was devine!

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Kelli

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really welcoming, warm and well presented hostel. Clean and spacious bathroom in female dorm and room also had a table/bench for doing hair/makeup which is a nice touch. Bunks have privacy curtain and nice linen. Some parking is available onsite which is awesome.

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Yi Yeong

Sep 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

가성비로보면 아일랜드 최고의 호텔! 주방에 조리를 위한 가재도구(전자렌지 등)가 모두 있고 뜨거운 물과 허브가 들어간 물, 초코렛 분말,커피도 무료로 먹을수 있음. 혹시 약ㅇ간 냄새가 나는 김치나 라면(c햇반)은 데운 후 야외 테라스에서 먹을수가 있어서 너무 좋았음.

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Emily

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location and parking onsite. Washer and dryer didnt work very well :/ but still would stay again.

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Tammi

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room and we enjoyed both the cafe and tea/coffee anytime. Convenient location for exploring Galway. Parking is not always available, and street parking may be equivalent of a couple blocks away, so drivers should be prepared not to have the car near. We had a nice time here!

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Gianni

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and the downstairs lounge was great to hangout in

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Gabriela

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking on street was fairly easy if parking spots were taken. All levels need tap in with the key and felt really secure. Great area to walk up to a few pubs and restaurants and if you’re up for a good walk it was easy to get to central Galway.

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Gail

Feb 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The facility is lovely and has a full kitchen to access if you want to make your own meals. Parking is off site mostly. The staff is helpful and very friendly

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Jennifer

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The place was clean, very well kept. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a great deal and food was good. Location was great! Ample street parking. Laundry facilities available for fee with detergent available to use. While still a social place, this hostel seemed to suit the non-traditional hostel goers quite well.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the hostel and rooms as very clean and well kept. A few note minor lapses such as a less-than-pristine bathroom or a stained towel.

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Kyra

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Was clean and staff were nice.

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Stacey

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our small room with two twin beds. Everything was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was modern and simple. There are nice amenities in the lobby cafe as well.

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fabrizio

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Camera praticamente sulla strada e sulla porta di accesso con gente che entrava e usciva già la mattina presto. Parcheggio non c’è n!è se non lontano e a pagamento. Finestrini su una zona di passaggio che praticamente ti obbligano a tenere i tendoni chiusi e vivere con le lampade accese. Bagno.non pulitissimo con scarico del lavandino che non andava. Vicino al mare ma lontano dal centro città. Presente in camera solo un frigo dove ci stanno giusto 2 bottigliette di acqua. Unica cosa positiva il servizio bar con brioches e dolci cotte in casa nella zona comune anche se con prezzi un po’ alti.

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Philippa

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I’m not a hostel person at all but I had a great stay at The Nest - the staff were friendly and helpful, everything was clean, beds were super comfy, and most importantly it was quiet!

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Cathy

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean room. Basic but good breakfast. Friendly helpful staff great location so close to bus route and the beach!

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Yvonne

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, clean facilities and fast check in. Room waa comfortable and quiet.

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Wendy

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute and clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Coffee shop and restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommend!

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Gianni

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and the downstairs lounge was great to hangout in

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Caroline

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All staff are really nice and helpful Very clean will come back

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Jennifer

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The place was clean, very well kept. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a great deal and food was good. Location was great! Ample street parking. Laundry facilities available for fee with detergent available to use. While still a social place, this hostel seemed to suit the non-traditional hostel goers quite well.

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Rooms

Rooms range from very small to spacious, with modern decor and comfortable beds; some private rooms lack a TV. A few guests mention thin walls, ground-floor noise, warm rooms and no air-conditioning, and compact bathrooms or showers.

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Jackie

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very petite accommodation with a small bathroom and shower but water pressure was good. Bed was comfortable and the noise in the hallways died down early enough.

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kelsey

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a decent hostel, was on the ground level by the door so we heard a lot of in and out noise throughout the night, not ac and was really hot in the room for sleeping with the window open it didn’t help. Room was clean and big, pillows were very thin

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Colleen

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night, very friendly and helpful staff, very clean. Small but very nice room, beds were comfortable and there was a mini fridge! I felt like I was sharing a college dorm room with my mom. lol She likes to watch tv at night, when booking I did not realize the room did not have a TV. Next time l'd probably stay at a hotel considering the similar price range. The parking lot has very limited parking. Overall a good stay.

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Deanne

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Nest Boutique Hostel is clean and quiet. The staff are very helpful and it was great to have a laundry as we'd been travelling for a while. The room and bathroom are huge. The parking in the area is very limited. It is in easy walking distance to restaurants and cafes as well as the beach.

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Eileen

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Nest Boutique has the most comfortable beds. There is a great atmosphere in the place. Friendly staff, warm and welcoming. Easy to get to by public transport or car.

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Robert

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in 202. Room and bed was spacious. Only missing a TV from room. Other than that, a great experience

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Alexandre

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Modern decoration.

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Greg

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Short walk to Galway’s famous restaurant strip. For a hostel, this was well done. We had a clean, tidy room with own bathroom. Had a window we could open which is important because there is no AC. Couldn’t fault it. Recommend.

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Kermit

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In many ways, this is a great property in the wonderful Salthill neighborhood of Galway. Cool design, convenient to shops, dining, the Latin Quarter, and the seaside promenade. However, the 000-series rooms on the ground level of the adjacent building are very small and not worth what you pay. I was put in Room 001, which was 2.5 x smaller than family members in 201, even though we booked our rooms at the same time and paid the same rate. When I pointed out the discrepancy, I was told by the management that it's just how "the system" is, and nothing can be done about it. Very frustrating.

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Chelsea

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Single room was spacious

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful and efficient, including smooth check-in and assistance with transport. A small number reported a less welcoming reception experience.

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JESUS JOSE

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hola, el sitio es muy original. La bienvenida fue muy poco entusiasta y aséptica impropio de un servicio de calidad. No obstante, el resto de chicos jóvenes encargados del hotel compensaron esa ausencia de empatía hacia el cliente. No te hacen la habitación ni te cambian las toallas. En general, lo mejor la originalidad del lugar

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Philippa

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I’m not a hostel person at all but I had a great stay at The Nest - the staff were friendly and helpful, everything was clean, beds were super comfy, and most importantly it was quiet!

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James

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hostel which felt much more like a hotel. Great location, great value and staff were friendly, we would absolutely stay here again.

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Deborah

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and very inviting. Helpful items available at front desk if needed. Well priced and close to the beautiful salt hill walk.

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Eugene

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, comfortable, clean, and spacious room. There was no parking available at the property when we arrived and the reception wasn’t that welcoming when we arrived.

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Chris

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value, very helpful staff and convenient location with adequate parking for a motorcycle. Breakfast was very good value with ample choice of breads cheese and pastries and fresh coffee. Although we vacated the room by the required time of 10am, we were able to sit comfortably in the lounge/dining area while we planned our journey and charged our phones, with no pressure to leave.

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Caroline

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All staff are really nice and helpful Very clean will come back

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Carlos

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was outstanding! Welcoming and helpful. I wish remember his name, but the front desk gentleman even help me calling a taxi for me very early in the morning to catch my train.

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Marianne

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I needed a place for overnight in Galway City. The Nest was clean, convenient, staff was friendly and efficient, the common areas were comfortable and the were spaces to work. The wifi was excellent. The breakfast was a good value and delicious.Theyx also had lockers available to store luggage after checkout. I was meeting a friend who was coming by bus from Dublin. I was able to store my luggage and take a nice long walk on the beach before meeting my friend. It was perfect for what vI needed.

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Yvonne

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly staff and comfortable room

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Location

Set in Salthill near the promenade and coast, with buses stopping nearby and a 20–30 minute walk into Galway city. Suits travellers who prefer a quieter base outside the centre.

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Stephen

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place in a walkable neighborhood with lots of restaurants, access to the beach near the light house

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Kathleen

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Cute hostel. Clean, quiet, great kitchen and friendly staff. Easy access in and out of town by bus. Some good restaurants and pubs nearby.

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Daniel

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good spot and easy to get to the city

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Simon

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, nice spot in friendly Salthill (about 20 minute walk from Galway city). On site cafe is well worth a visit.

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martha

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value … medieval Galway is walkable, or transit passes right by the hostel if you prefer. Salthill area has good shops and pubs/restaurants. Limited parking on site, but plenty on surrounding roads. Common area and kitchen were quiet and clean - the smell of fresh baking at breakfast time was devine!

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Carlo

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, cozy hotel in Salthill. Transportation to city centre just outside.

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Megan

Dec 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place is in Salthill, which is a lovely little area nearby the water and promenade with cafes, restaurants, a fabulous pub for live music nearby, but a bit of a ways out of the center of Galway. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a spot not in the middle of the madness but easily accessible to it

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Kim

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent choice if you want to come to Galway but not be if the more hectic city centre, right by the coast. Space was clean and comfortable and great value for money.

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Denise

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Nest was adorable. The location was close to restaurants and O’Connors Famous Pub. We also walked portions of the Salthill Promenade. We had to park on the street, which wasn’t the most convenient, due to the rain.

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Mark

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well situated with easy access to city centre and promenade Bus drops you at the door

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Dining

Continental breakfast and cafe items are widely praised as tasty, with fresh pastries noted. Some guests felt offerings were simple or a bit pricey.

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Laura

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was such a lovely base for exploring Galway. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. We loved the communal area where we could make a cup of tea after exploring. Would highly recommend!

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Bernadette

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hostel—lovely sitting and eating areas. Kitchen was great and great breakfast available too- home made fresh croissants! Mini fridge in room- better than many hotels.

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Justin

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great boutique hostel. People of all ages were stating here, not just for a young crowd. It’s been quiet and comfortable. The room was clean. I’d recommend staying here even if it’s your first time at a hostel.

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Sean

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

I didn’t spend much time here other than sleeping, showering, and eating breakfast, but it was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was plentiful and delicious.

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Victoria

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking spots right in front of the property, friendly staff and easy check in, spacious and cosy room, great breakfast for only 8€, a bit outside the city center but still walkable

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Elizabeth

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Heel gezellig guesthouse met goede kamers. Zeer vriendelijk personeel. Guesthouse ligt op ongeveer 30 minuten lopen van het centrum van Gallway. Er is een bushalte voor het hotel. Taxi, gratis te boeken vanuit het hostel, kost ongeveer 13 euro. Zee, met boulevard is, om de hoek. Leuke gemeenschappelijke ruimte en het ontbijt is heerlijk. Goede bedden. Aanrader!

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Chris

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value, very helpful staff and convenient location with adequate parking for a motorcycle. Breakfast was very good value with ample choice of breads cheese and pastries and fresh coffee. Although we vacated the room by the required time of 10am, we were able to sit comfortably in the lounge/dining area while we planned our journey and charged our phones, with no pressure to leave.

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Jeff

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Generellt mycket bra. Lite lyhört. Frukosten är ganska enkel. Åtta euro upplevdes lite högt. Trevlig personal, rent och fint.

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Wade

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast is not to be missed! The rooms were clean and well equipped. The staff and other guests were very welcoming and friendly - all very down to earth. If you’re a pretentious pain in the behind, don’t corrupt this wonderfully place!

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Emily

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were great! The building itself was super cool & felt secure! Although not in galway city proper, the area was fantastic & would highly recommend exploring & not too far of a walk! The only thing I would say is that the breakfast was a little pricey for what was included.

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Month	Average price
January	$78
February	$81
March	$104
April	$118
May	$151
June	$152
July	$174
August	$170
September	$153
October	$115
November	$92
December	$99

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13 $88	14 $93	15 $98	16 $98	17 $107	18 $151	19
20 $105	21 $105	22 $105	23 $105	24 $105	25 $163	26
27 $116	28 $116	29 $116	30 $116

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $112	2 $151	3 $151
4 $107	5 $107	6 $107	7 $107	8 $107	9 $151	10
11 $102	12 $107	13 $107	14 $107	15 $107	16 $151	17 $289
18 $112	19 $112	20 $112	21 $112	22 $112	23 $154	24 $154
25 $146	26 $154	27 $107	28 $107	29 $107	30 $144	31 $151

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