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Galway City Hostel & Bar

2.0 star property

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Stunning staircase with a colorful floral mural beneath, featuring a unique combination of steps.
Cozy retreat with a red bunk bed and single bed, featuring a city view.
Welcome to Galway City Hostel, where guests can check in at the reception desk and ascend to the upper floor via the staircase.
Enjoy a city view from the room's large window, featuring a guitar and a cozy reading nook.
Relax in this inviting seating area with a bench and wicker basket.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway
  • Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Galway Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Galway
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Person Female Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 12-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

Galway City Hostel & Bar

Hostel in Galway City Centre
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite.
Galway City Hostel & Bar offers 8 accommodations with air conditioning. This Galway hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Galway hostel also offers a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.

Galway City Hostel & Bar is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Galway City Hostel
Galway City Hostel
Galway City Hostel & Bar Galway
Galway City Hostel & Bar Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Galway City Hostel & Bar Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Galway

Galway City Hostel & Bar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfy hostel

Wonderful staff and very friendly. I felt very same and like staying with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly where you need it to be
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant

Nice clean central Hostel - friendly efficient staff and compact but comfy common area…. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely wee gaff.

Cosy, lovely staff, great location in relation to the city, fab spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, but far from cheap

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akena, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostal in a great location with activities for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yarid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay

Amazing staff, clean, location was fantastic, great free breakfast and super safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Finley

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice place and friendly staff. Highly recommend staying here if given the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hareesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is perfect for solo travelling! It was my first time in a hostel and I felt very safe the entire time. I met some great people while staying there:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lilease

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a grand stay!! This was my first solo trip ever and i felt very safe, taken care of, and welcomed beyond my belief. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay- or better staff. I know y’all pay them extra to be kind to me ;) House on the water, boat in the window- the american dream baby. I love you Galway- & others. Mwuah!! -L
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Honor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Galway getaway

Staff is great, helpful and accommodating. Great location and breakfast made the start of the day nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. The bed and blankets were comfy. Room stayed a good temperature despite 5 people. The bathrooms were clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, clean, and the employees were so warm and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024