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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. The bed set up in the 16 unit dorm is great with walls on one side and curtains on the other pride good privacy. With breakfast included, an afternoon snack and 5 E dinner very economical. Staff amazing and friendly atmosphere

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9
Superb
1,428 reviews
Price from
US$45
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. Proximity to the town center Accommodation for up to 4 people on each room All rooms are ensuite The responsiveness, kindness and helpfulness of the owner and manager, William.

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9
Superb
269 reviews
Price from
US$100
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. Inkeeper was very friendly and helpful. She gave us the best recommendations for sights to visit in the area. It is well situated if you are here by car, because you can visit all the points of interest within reasonable driving time. Common room is very cozy and has a fireplace. Kitchen is big and well equipped. Shower has very reliable hot water, and water pressure is very good. Facilities are shared with only one other room, so chances to run in with other guest are quite slim (we visited off-season, so it was only us using them at the time) If I were to visit that part of this beautiful country again, I would absolutely choose this place again.

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9.7
Exceptional
359 reviews
Price from
US$31
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 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

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8.8
Fabulous
2,877 reviews
Price from
US$44
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 amenities are spot on. The free breakfast is such a nice touch and the shared kitchen is well equipped.

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8.9
Fabulous
3,835 reviews
Price from
US$45
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. Lovely place, in the center of Galway, close to supermarkets as well if you want to cook something yourself. Very nice staff as well. Oh and quiet too! According to the reception lots of students stay there while looking for accommodation so also another reason why it's quiet. They offer activities like Pub Crawl as well.

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8
Very good
2,839 reviews
Price from
US$23
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 receptionists are awesome especially Dana from Canada

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8.6
Fabulous
2,008 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

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. Comfortable, beautiful location! The staff were amazing - so friendly, kind and helpful! Highly recommended :).

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8.5
Very good
110 reviews
Price from
US$79
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. Very nice accomodation. Clean and comfortable enough.

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8.2
Very good
478 reviews

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. Perfect location, clean property, and helpful staff .

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8.9
Fabulous
511 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

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