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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 accommodation was located right next to a beautiful beach. The place was fun to live in. The people I met were amazing and very interesting. The room spacious and everything worked. Cleanliness was exceptional. Facilities were first class.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,919 reviews
Price from
US$42
per night

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. We had the best stay ever. Tom at reception was an incredibly welcoming, warm and attentive lad. The pub crawl was great fun! Great breakfast. You get to meet a lot of nice and down to earth people.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,456 reviews
Price from
US$49
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. Location is excellent, and the staff very helpful and friendly.

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8.8
Fabulous
3,812 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. Great staff, very welcoming. Good facilities and location. We had a great stay!

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8
Very good
2,679 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. The location is right next to the main bus station as well as from the city centre. Hostel was very clean, staff was nice and we were able o use the shared kitchen in which there was also some free food available (pasta, rice, spices). The beds were comfortable and clean. If I ever go back to Gallway, I will make sure to stay at their hostel :)

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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. Honestly best Hostel I have stayed in so far. Beautiful location, clean, nice staff, cozy common rooms as in plural!

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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. Clean room, kitchen is on the floor. Easy to find, easy to check in

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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. It was good! very comfortable and the staff were lovely. I loved the flapjacks.

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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. The room and entire hostel was nice and clean. The kitchen is great - there is a hob, oven, microwave, pots/pans, cutlery, etc. available for use. Lots of activities for kids from 8+. Nice fire tracks to cycle/walk on. And the kids loved the old BMX track. It is located in the most beautiful setting. And the food in the hotel bar and restaurant is fantastic!

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8.4
Very good
262 reviews
Price from
US$183
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. This was our first time staying at a Hostel. A family of 4, 2 kids. The girls were excited about the bunk beds. The staff was SUPER nice and the location was perfect. We parked a few minutes walk and it worked out great. We had a room with 2 bunk beds and a bathroom/shower. Everything was clean and felt super safe and comfortable.

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7.9
Good
2,954 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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