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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 Great location, helpful staff, and very stylish/new facilities.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,920 reviews
Price from
US$36
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. It exceeded expectations. Staff was incredibly nice and helpful, and went overboard to make you feel confortable. Room, bathroom and common areas were great and spotless clean. You could borrow towels, hair dryer, band-aids, etc., which was really convenient. Breakfast was amazing, and I would also recommend singing up for the common dinner and pub crawl, I had a blast!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,456 reviews
Price from
US$48
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. This was honestly the best hostel experience I’ve ever had. It was easy to find and easy to access reception. The staff were extremely helpful and kind. Upon arriving the receptionist gave us a map of bars to listen to music at, and even added his own favorite. We were not in the mood for something crazy but following the route we were presented with everything good Galway has to offer; from trad music, to sing-along-to-wonderwall, to ending the night at the receptionist favorite bar where we could rewind and end the night on a lullaby. The room were very clean, the beds sturdy (so when you climb to the top bed, you don’t move the whole bed) and all beds had curtains for privacy. The doors seemed to hold all sound out, so the rooms were very quiet. The toilets and showers were super clean. The showers were small cubicles, so you could go in and place your stuff on a small stool and then hop in the shower, which was great for privacy. The breakfast was good, lots of option and A+ for also offering other types of coffee like latte, flat white etc. (all from machine, but still). Fruit was available all the time, which was so nice. All in all just had a really great one night stay, and if we could’ve taken the Kinlay with us through the rest of Ireland, then we would’ve!

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8.8
Fabulous
3,847 reviews
Price from
US$48
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 room - the breakfast - clean - pretty

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8
Very good
2,727 reviews
Price from
US$26
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. There are a huge range of accommodations from big shared rooms to private ones to match any budget

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8.6
Fabulous
2,050 reviews
Price from
US$48
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
478 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
646 reviews
Price from
US$33
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 room and entire hostel was nice and clean. The kitchen is great - there is a hob, oven, microwave, pots/pans, cutlery, etc. available for use. Lots of activities for kids from 8+. Nice fire tracks to cycle/walk on. And the kids loved the old BMX track. It is located in the most beautiful setting. And the food in the hotel bar and restaurant is fantastic!

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8.4
Very good
262 reviews
Price from
US$182
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. Perfect location, central, clean and the staff is very friendly and welcoming ❤️🍀Amazing stay,I will come back for my next trip to Galway 🫶🏻 Thank you for the great accomodation and energy! 💯

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7.9
Good
2,943 reviews
Price from
US$23
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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7.9
Good
131 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

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