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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. Amazing stuff, big kisses to Tom and Mira.

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9
Superb
1,460 reviews
Price from
US$49
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 Location was right near the water and lots of shops and places to eat! Super cute, very clean.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,920 reviews
Price from
US$42
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. Bathroom was extremely clean for a hostel. Bed was very comfortable. Great location!

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8.8
Fabulous
3,810 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. The location was great, but my absolute favorite was the kitchen size. Even when everyone was cooking, there were 3 different stovetops. Most hostels don't have such roomy dining rooms. Also, free breakfast was appreciated. The other travelers were also friendly just like the staff.

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8
Very good
2,681 reviews
Price from
US$24
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. Everything was just amazing, staff,comfort, location, spotless everywhere, best hostel i ever been, I will come back for sure....thank you guys

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8.6
Fabulous
2,057 reviews
Price from
US$49
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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8
Very good
126 reviews
Price from
US$50
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. 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.

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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 house is beautiful and the view is excepcional! We stayed in a private room, very cozy and clean. The kitchen is well equipped and breakfast was simple but delicious (flapjacks ❤️). Staff is SUPER FRIENDLY! Highly recommend!

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8.4
Very good
641 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. Fully equipped kitchen, comfortable rooms, ingenious decor solutions, clean, kind people, beautiful landscapes all around, relaxing place to stay and explore Connemara

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8.4
Very good
263 reviews
Price from
US$184
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. Great location, near city centre, bus and train station. Friendly staff.

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7.9
Good
2,950 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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