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Located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station, Galway City 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. Amazing location, staff so friendly and facilities great!

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. The owner was very friendly and informative.

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. I loved this place, I'll definitely stay there again. It's in such a beautiful area, the views are stunning, its peaceful and relaxing. There is a huge sitting/ dining area, massive kitchen to cook, 3 or 4 showers and 3 or 4 toilets. It's beautiful, I can't wait to come back. I think you'd need a car to get there, I'm not 100% but I'm not sure if you could get there by public transport.

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 This is the cleanest hostal I ever stayed. ****CLEANEST**** The beds are comfy, large coverups, sockets in each bed, they provided a towel and even put a mint on top! They have clean bathrooms and rooms, and even a scented thingy in the room, which makes it even comfier. The shared spaces are beautifully designed with warm lights and clean spaces. Did I mentioned CLEAN? Loved this place <3

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. Location, staff very polite and friendly, cleanness and quiet

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 staff Gabriela, she is a nice person, and the order staff are good .

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. Excellent comprehensive breakfast with dairy alternatives and several non caffeine teas. With the name Snoozles, I expected party central, which it definitely was not. Families and all ages there.

The Nest Hostel Strandhill is set in Sligo, 9 km from Cathedral of Immaculate Conception and 10 km from Sligo County Museum. The property is located 100 metres from Strandhill Beach, 3 km from Knocknarea and 9 km from Yeats Memorial Building. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location and price was great.

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. I am a graduate of NUIG and it was lovely to be able to host a American student I am mentoring on campus. Very accessible to Eyre Square and many of the special sites unique to Galway City.

Set in Ballina and within 16 km of Mayo North Heritage Centre, Heyday Hostel Ballina has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is situated 16 km from Foxford Woolen Mills Visitor Centre, 27 km from Martin Sheridan Monument and 33 km from National Museum of Ireland - Country Life. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. This hostel is located right in downtown, next to many restaurants and cafes and shops. Inexpensive public parking is available in the neighbourhood. The hostel is very cozy and pleasant and superbly maintained. There is a fully equipped kitchen. Compact and sufficient breakfast is included. I will deffo be back :) Special thanks to the staff for my late-night check-in :)