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The Nest Boutique Hostel offers a majority of double and twin ensuite rooms which have comfy beds, soft linen, power showers, fridges and contemporary Irish art work. Family bedrooms and dormitories are also available The hostel is really great! Comfortable, fancy, it has a great shared kitchen and pleasant common areas. It also has free parking, what is a plus for people travelling by car. And the personnel is really kind and attentive. Highly recommended!

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8.7
Fabulous
2,928 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station, Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel overlooks Eyre Square. With free WiFi, printing, and luggage storage, the hostel also offers continental breakfast and a shared lounge. The reception staff can arrange tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Aran Islands. Staff went above and beyond to help, always willing to share tips and offer guidance-- be it figuring out routes to the sights or where to satisfy a food craving. rooms were clean and comfortable and the common area was great for meeting fellow travellers-- especially over the excellent and extensive breakfast spread!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,460 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

WINNER: Best Hostel in Ireland 2025

Guests can choose from a range of private rooms and shared dorms, all designed for comfort and convenience. The hostel offers a spacious common area with a pool table and TV, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, and a bright dining room. Hostel is a real gem, so clean, and offers a fabulous breakfast.

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8.8
Fabulous
3,801 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Guest facilities include a common room with a pool table and TV, an outside garden with table tennis, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a dining room. Also included is high-speed WiFi, free luggage storage, free printing and free city maps are all provided to guests. No on-site parking. There is discounted parking a 2 minute walk from the hostel called "City Park" car park just across the road from the coach station. Please note the car park has a restriction of 1.9 meter max vehicle height. The location is practically at the Galway Coach Station. So, if you're coming via any bus from the airport even at midnight, it's very convenient. The beds were super comfy and the 24 hour reception is also something which adds to the convenience. The toilet was clean too.

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8.6
Fabulous
2,062 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Set in Leenaun, 11 km from Kylemore Abbey, Otter Hostel Connemara offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 34 km from Alcock & Brown Memorial, 39 km from Westport Train Station and 39 km from Clew Bay Heritage Centre. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured. Breakfast, bedrooms, staff, people that this place attracts, very organised place overall

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8
Very good
124 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

Situated in Galway and with National University of Galway reachable within 1.6 km, University of Galway Rooms features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a tennis court. The property is set 2.6 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, 3.2 km from Eyre Square and 3.2 km from Galway Railway Station. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms at University of Galway Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. Clean room, kitchen is on the floor. Easy to find, easy to check in

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8.2
Very good
477 reviews

Situated in Ballynahinch, 17 km from Alcock & Brown Memorial, Ben Lettery Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The staff was kind and the location was excellent and offered beautiful views. And I picked wild blackberries for porridge

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8.4
Very good
642 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Wild Atlantic Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Leenaun. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 27 km of Kylemore Abbey. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk as well as free WiFi. The modern and well equipped hostel, with the bathroom in the room. The Delphi Resort and its bar and restaurant where we had delicious dinner and breakfast. The place is surrounded by nature: river, mountains, forest.

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8.4
Very good
261 reviews
Price from
US$186
per night

Woodquay hostel offers accommodation in Galway and is within walking distance of all Galway attractions. The property offers free WiFi, complimentary walking tours, printing services and city maps.

Woodquay hostel offers a free light continental breakfast which consists of cereal, tea, coffee and toast. Our stay at house number 8 was amazing! It's a beautiful semi detached 2 storeys house, with 2 bedrooms and a large living room including a large kitchen. The beds were very comfortable, the shower was excellent and everything was spotless. We were really impressed by the kindness of the staff, we were surprised to find bread, butter and jam and also milk in the kitchen as a welcome pack. It was so easy to get the keys as there is a reception open 24/7 right across the square. The location is in the city center and the fun is right on your doorstep.

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7.9
Good
2,947 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

This comfortable, modern hostel is set in the centre of Galway, just 100 metres from Eyre Square. The Dawson Galway City offers a free Wi-Fi zone and a large outdoor terrace.

The Dawson Galway has a 24-hour reception and offers currency exchange and a large luggage room with lockers to store all belongings. The hostel was very clean, staffs were very good and helpful too. Best thing about the hostel it's near to everything thing. It's in the prime location for all visitor location.

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7.9
Good
2,667 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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