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About this property

This comfortable, modern hostel is set in the center of Galway, just 328 feet from Eyre Square. The Dawson Galway City offers a free Wi-Fi zone and a large outdoor terrace. The Dawson Galway is just 3 minutes’ walk from the Bus, Train and Coach Station and close to various pubs, clubs, cafes, and restaurants. The Dawson Galway has a 24-hour reception and offers currency exchange and a large luggage room with lockers to store all belongings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
5 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
3 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
5 bunk beds
5 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Connor
    United States United States
    Loved the safety, kinship of lodgers, the free breakfast, and the location. I miss it already.
  • Garth
    United States United States
    Clean, quiet, central location, solid WiFi, functional kitchen, breakfast included (real coffee)
  • Harrell
    United States United States
    Fantastic stay. Great location, clean, really friendly helpful staff, felt secure as well.
  • John
    United States United States
    Clean facility, friendly staff, complementary breakfast, I even did a load of laundry while I was at the hostel.
  • Thompson
    United States United States
    Staff was nice, helpful and full of recommendations, common areas were great and clean, breakfast was perfect. Def the best hostel stay we had on our trip
  • Camille
    United States United States
    It had everything we needed. The wonderful woman at the front desk gave us a full overview of what to do and where to go. So helpful! Breakfast was very good. Great location.
  • Cooper
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Common area, rooms were very simple but very clean
  • Anna
    United States United States
    Staff was super helpful and kind! Lockers under the bed had more space than any hostel I’ve ever stayed in.
  • Maria
    Greece Greece
    The hostel's staff is very accommodating. The common spaces are clean and quite sociable. The location is also perfect. The breakfast is also such a nice addition.
  • Parker
    Canada Canada
    The staff was fantastic, lots of answers to our questions, very prompt, and super friendly.

Area info

House rules

The Dawson Hostel Galway takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

6+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to provided Photo ID containing a date of birth to check in. Passport, Driving License & National ID only accepted. The Credit card provided must match the name and details of the booking and is required to be presented on arrival The Dawson Galway is an alcohol-free zone.

Please note that towels are charged at EUR 2 each. For group bookings of 3 people or more, a refundable security deposit may be required of €25 per person. This is payable on arrival by cash or credit card and is fully refundable on departure, subject to adherence to house rules.

For Groups of 8 or more different booking policies and terms apply. A 25% non refundable deposit is required on Booking and outstanding balance is payable 4 weeks in advance of arrival. All payments are Non Refundable.

Please note that photo IDs are required at check-in and must display the date of birth. All people under 18 years old are not permitted to stay in dorm rooms. There a maximum stay policy of 7 Nights. We do not offer long term accommodations. All other bookings are charged up to 3 days in advance of arrival. Failed Payment can result in the reservation being canceled.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).