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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. The Staff was definitely awesome.

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9
Superb
1,450 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Located in Glengarriff and with Hungry Hill reachable within 26 km, Glengarriff Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 26 km from Healy Pass, 28 km from Kenmare Golf Club and 34 km from Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club. The hostel features family rooms. Location, beds, kitchen. Everything. lol.

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9
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

Situated in Sligo, within 500 metres of Sligo Abbey and 800 metres of Yeats Memorial Building, Éalú Lodge features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Cathedral of Immaculate Conception.

At the hostel, the rooms include a wardrobe. Modern, clean. Friendly staff

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9
Superb
254 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Situated in Belmullet, 37 km from Ballycroy National Park, Kilcommon Lodge Holiday Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 38 km from Doonamona Castle, 38 km from Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre and 49 km from Church of Ireland Cathedral. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. She was very accommodating to our late check in and let us take our time the next day.

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9.7
Exceptional
363 reviews

Set in Cork, 1.4 km from University College Cork, Direct Travel Stays offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 2.9 km from Cork Custom House, 3 km from Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and 3.1 km from Cork City Hall. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, every room includes a wardrobe. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Lovely building! Sean takes obvious pride in everyone having a comfortable stay. There were ample fridges, and a very large, well stocked kitchen, including tea, coffee, milk (there was non-dairy milk in the fridge!), bread and snacks. The room had a nice wardrobe in it, ample outlets, and very cute bedside tables and a little chair. There is a washer and dryer on-site. There is also a shared space to eat and hang out, though there wasn't much of a socializing while I stayed.

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9.6
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

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 staff was very nice and helpful, the room was super clean and comfortable, there were two towels per person waiting for you on your bed and two pillows for each resident. Great amenities and great lounge area to relax and also play board games! What a treat!

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8.7
Fabulous
2,888 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Located in Killarney and with St Mary's Cathedral reachable within 200 metres, The Black Sheep Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a tour desk and luggage storage space for guests. Great place to stay to explore this beautiful area

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8.9
Fabulous
1,367 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Located on the Wild Atlantic Way, the Aille River Tourist Hostel and Campsite Doolin is a tourist accommodation that offers a mixture of original features and modern comforts such as free fibre-optic Wi-Fi.

The Aille River Tourist Hostel and Campsite Doolin has a range of private rooms for couples, family rooms and dorm rooms. Great facility and location. Just super cute and cozy. Great parking, and very clean. Lovely and helpful staff. Thanks again.

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8.4
Very good
1,402 reviews
Price from
US$41
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. The staff were excellent, so kind and always smiling, very helpful and had so many good tips for what to do in Galway. The hostel was in a very good location, nice looking and had many things to do in a spare time. Very good breakfast. It was the best first experience with a hostel I could have.

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8.9
Fabulous
3,854 reviews
Price from
US$49
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. Staff was very nice, the room had a lot of space, and it was very clean and comfortable. The location is near downtown!! And there is a supermarket 2 blocks from there.

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8
Very good
2,751 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

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