Galway City Hostel & Bar

Property class: 2
Adults-only hostel with bar/lounge, near Eyre Square

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Galway City Hostel & Bar offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Galway Harbour. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Galway Bay and Galway City Museum are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (5)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Offsite parking available
The current price is $170
$192 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 6-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 10-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

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

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A bunk room with a wooden floor, bunk beds, and a red door.

Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

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

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A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 4-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in 6-Person Female Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 6-Person Female Shared Dormitory

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

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A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 12-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

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

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A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Quadruple Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shop Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galway Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quay Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 72 min drive
  • Galway Station - 1 min walk
  • Athenry Station - 19 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Galway City Hostel & Bar

  • Galway City Hostel & Bar offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Galway Harbour. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Galway Bay and Galway City Museum are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Galway City Hostel & Bar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Galway City Hostel & Bar and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Eyre Square (1-min walk) and Galway Harbour (8-min walk), along with Galway City Museum (10-min walk) and Galway Bay (10-min walk).

What's the area around Galway City Hostel & Bar like?

Galway City Hostel & Bar is in Galway City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Galway Station and 4 minutes' walk from Shop Street.

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Reviews

Galway City Hostel & Bar Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality, variety, and generous portions. (21 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great 2-nights stay! Hostel clean, staff very friendly, cosy commmon space, very good complimentary breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

THEY HAD AIRCONDITION.!❤️ Also very nice and close by to everything. And the people who worked there was super nice!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hostal in a great location with activities for guests.
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly and informative check in with Tom. Building was well kept and clean. Great location!
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly and helpful staff Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, tons of amenities, great activities and super friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay

Amazing staff, clean, location was fantastic, great free breakfast and super safe.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly staff, exceptional breakfast for a hostel. Location is great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Extremely nice place and friendly staff. Highly recommend staying here if given the chance!
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful time, very central and the staff is very nice, friendly and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely wee gaff.

Cosy, lovely staff, great location in relation to the city, fab spot.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are very kind and friendly !
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a great hostel. Made great friends. Rooms were nice. Space was clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfy hostel

Wonderful staff and very friendly. I felt very same and like staying with family.
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10/10 Exceptional

Galway getaway

Staff is great, helpful and accommodating. Great location and breakfast made the start of the day nice
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient, clean, and the employees were so warm and kind
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8/10 Very good

Complementary breakfast is great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and clean rooms, excellent location. The breakfast was also amazing and extensive. Cannot recommend more!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice for a hostel. Very clean and lots of extras.
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10/10 Exceptional

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:)
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8/10 Very good

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 :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Haven’t been to heaps of hostels to compare but this one is nicer for sure. Friendly staff, bathrooms checked every hour, curtains around the bed, close to everything in town.