Nice hostels in Galway
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Best-rated
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 12.54 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Staying at the hostel in Galway, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the Eglinton Canal, which is 0.9 km away. In addition, the public park "Eyre Square" can be found just 150 metres from the property.
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 provides a prime location in proximity to the Caoċ Spanish Arch.
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 12.54 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025
Staying at the hostel in Galway, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the Eglinton Canal, which is 0.9 km away. In addition, the public park "Eyre Square" can be found just 150 metres from the property.
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 provides a prime location in proximity to the Caoċ Spanish Arch.
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Beach access
The Nest Boutique Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
This hostel is located 200 metres from the Caesars Palace Casino and 2.4 km from the Port of Galway. The Galway hostel is not far from the Eglinton Canal.
Galway Atlantaquaria Aquarium is merely 0.6 km away, and the Caoċ Spanish Arch, available to diversify your stay, is around 20 minutes' walk away.
The Nest Boutique Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
The Nest Boutique Hostel
This hostel is located 200 metres from the Caesars Palace Casino and 2.4 km from the Port of Galway. The Galway hostel is not far from the Eglinton Canal.
Galway Atlantaquaria Aquarium is merely 0.6 km away, and the Caoċ Spanish Arch, available to diversify your stay, is around 20 minutes' walk away.
Galway City Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.84 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
The Galway City Karting track is in the vicinity of this hostel, while the Salmon Weir Bridge is 0.7 km away. Also, Dead Mans Beach is around 20 minutes' walk away.
Families can enjoy proximity to the Seapoint Leisure, which is 2.5 km away.
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.84 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
The Galway City Karting track is in the vicinity of this hostel, while the Salmon Weir Bridge is 0.7 km away. Also, Dead Mans Beach is around 20 minutes' walk away.
Families can enjoy proximity to the Seapoint Leisure, which is 2.5 km away.
Snoozles Galway City Centre
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 13.68 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Table tennis
- Sun terrace
The Galway hostel is 1.5 km from such educational sites as the National University of Ireland and a few moments from the Medieval City Walls. Snoozles Galway City Centre hostel is also 13 minutes on foot from the Galway Arts Centre.
Guests will find the public park "Eyre Square", which is 350 metres away.
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 13.68 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Table tennis
- Sun terrace
The Galway hostel is 1.5 km from such educational sites as the National University of Ireland and a few moments from the Medieval City Walls. Snoozles Galway City Centre hostel is also 13 minutes on foot from the Galway Arts Centre.
Guests will find the public park "Eyre Square", which is 350 metres away.
The Dawson Hostel Galway
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Situated only 550 metres from the Lynch's Castle, this modern hostel is only 1.3 km from such sports venues as the Galway City Karting track. The comfortable The Dawson Hostel Galway is conveniently located 2.2 km from the Celia Griffin Memorial Park and 0.8 km from the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, offering proximity to historical attractions for enthusiasts.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Wolfe Tone Bridge, which is a mere 12 minutes' stroll away.
The Dawson Hostel Galway
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
The Dawson Hostel Galway
Situated only 550 metres from the Lynch's Castle, this modern hostel is only 1.3 km from such sports venues as the Galway City Karting track. The comfortable The Dawson Hostel Galway is conveniently located 2.2 km from the Celia Griffin Memorial Park and 0.8 km from the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, offering proximity to historical attractions for enthusiasts.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Wolfe Tone Bridge, which is a mere 12 minutes' stroll away.
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Great deal
The Woodquay Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The Riverside Walk is a mere 300 metres from the Galway hostel, while the Millennium Children's Park and Playground is just 1.1 km away. In addition, the Lynch's Castle can be found only steps away from the hostel.
The Woodquay hostel is also situated 600 m from the public park "Eyre Square".
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The Riverside Walk is a mere 300 metres from the Galway hostel, while the Millennium Children's Park and Playground is just 1.1 km away. In addition, the Lynch's Castle can be found only steps away from the hostel.
The Woodquay hostel is also situated 600 m from the public park "Eyre Square".
University Of Galway Rooms
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tennis court
Guests of this Galway hostel can discover the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, located about 25 minutes' walk away, or visit sports venues like the Galway City Karting track, which is about 30 minutes' walk away. The local shopping options feature the Galway Market (2.1 km) and The Market (2.2 km).
Collegiate Parish Church of St Nicholas of Myra, a prominent religious site, is 2.3 km from the hostel.
University Of Galway Rooms
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tennis court
University Of Galway Rooms
Guests of this Galway hostel can discover the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, located about 25 minutes' walk away, or visit sports venues like the Galway City Karting track, which is about 30 minutes' walk away. The local shopping options feature the Galway Market (2.1 km) and The Market (2.2 km).
Collegiate Parish Church of St Nicholas of Myra, a prominent religious site, is 2.3 km from the hostel.
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Beach access
Old Mill Holiday Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Golf course
The hostel is in the very heart of Westport, offering proximity to the Saint Mary's Westport, situated around 5 minutes' walk away. This hostel is located just 1.6 km from the Westport House.
Also, visiting the Pirate Adventure Park at Westport House, which is nearly 20 minutes' walk from the 31-room Old Mill Holiday hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
Old Mill Holiday Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Golf course
Old Mill Holiday Hostel
The hostel is in the very heart of Westport, offering proximity to the Saint Mary's Westport, situated around 5 minutes' walk away. This hostel is located just 1.6 km from the Westport House.
Also, visiting the Pirate Adventure Park at Westport House, which is nearly 20 minutes' walk from the 31-room Old Mill Holiday hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
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Beach access
Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Also, the Doolin hostel is merely 1.8 km from such natural sights as the contemporary Doolin Garden and Nursery.
The hostel welcomes sports enthusiasts to explore the public Doolin Pitch & Putt Golf Course, which is situated about a 30-minute walk away.
Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin
Also, the Doolin hostel is merely 1.8 km from such natural sights as the contemporary Doolin Garden and Nursery.
The hostel welcomes sports enthusiasts to explore the public Doolin Pitch & Putt Golf Course, which is situated about a 30-minute walk away.
The Common Knowledge Centre
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Corpus Christi Church, which is around 10 minutes by car from this Kilfenora hostel.
The hostel is also located 3.9 km from the Burren Centre.
The Common Knowledge Centre
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
The Common Knowledge Centre
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Corpus Christi Church, which is around 10 minutes by car from this Kilfenora hostel.
The hostel is also located 3.9 km from the Burren Centre.
Lakeland House
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Garden area
The Ashford is located 2.4 km from the comfortable Lakeland House hostel, and the Glebe Stone Circles is a 20-minute walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this Cong hostel is 4.6 km from the Inishmicatreer island.
The Royal Abbey of Cong, a prominent religious site, is about 25 minutes' walk from the hostel.
Lakeland House
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Lakeland House
The Ashford is located 2.4 km from the comfortable Lakeland House hostel, and the Glebe Stone Circles is a 20-minute walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this Cong hostel is 4.6 km from the Inishmicatreer island.
The Royal Abbey of Cong, a prominent religious site, is about 25 minutes' walk from the hostel.
Ben Lettery Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
The freshwater Ballynahinch Lake is located approximately 6 km from the comfortable hostel and the Dan O'Hara's Homestead Farm is about 10 minutes' drive away.
The hostel is also located around a 15-minute ride from the Joyce's Craft Shop and Art Gallery.
Ben Lettery Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
Ben Lettery Hostel
The freshwater Ballynahinch Lake is located approximately 6 km from the comfortable hostel and the Dan O'Hara's Homestead Farm is about 10 minutes' drive away.
The hostel is also located around a 15-minute ride from the Joyce's Craft Shop and Art Gallery.
Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the disused Kilfenora Cathedral, which is approximately 7 km from the hostel.
You can also visit Corpus Christi Church, located only 5 minutes' walk away.
Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the disused Kilfenora Cathedral, which is approximately 7 km from the hostel.
You can also visit Corpus Christi Church, located only 5 minutes' walk away.
Wild Atlantic Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Terrace
Also, the hostel is a 10-minute ride from such natural sights as the freshwater Doo Lough Lake.
Wild Atlantic Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Terrace
Wild Atlantic Hostel
Also, the hostel is a 10-minute ride from such natural sights as the freshwater Doo Lough Lake.
Otter Hostel Connemara
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
The welcoming hostel is within 6 km of The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum.
The hostel is also located nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Killary Harbour.
Otter Hostel Connemara
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Otter Hostel Connemara
The welcoming hostel is within 6 km of The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum.
The hostel is also located nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Killary Harbour.
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Here is a quick list of Hostels in Galway, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 |
8.9 / 10 (3622 Reviews) |
From 173$ | |
| The Nest Boutique Hostel |
8.8 / 10 (2645 Reviews) |
From 29$ | |
| Galway City Hostel |
8.9 / 10 (1335 Reviews) |
From 29$ | |
| Snoozles Galway City Centre |
8.7 / 10 (1830 Reviews) |
From 481$ | |
| The Dawson Hostel Galway |
8.1 / 10 (3128 Reviews) |
From 26$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Galway hostels are located in the city center?
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square and Snoozles Galway City Centre are both centrally located. They provide easy access to shopping, dining, and the Aran Islands ferry.
Arrive early to explore local shops along Shop Street before the crowds build up.
What hostels in Galway are close to landmarks?
The Dawson Hostel Galway is a short walk from the Galway Cathedral and Spanish Arch. You can explore historical sites without needing a car.
Visit these landmarks early in the morning for a quieter experience and better photo opportunities.
Are there budget hostels near transportation in Galway?
Old Mill Holiday Hostel offers access to major bus routes. This makes traveling to the Connemara National Park easy and affordable.
Check bus schedules at the hostel to plan your day trips effectively.
What hostels are ideal for families in Galway?
Snoozles Galway City Centre offers family rooms with space for kids. The hostel is also close to playgrounds in Eyre Square.
Bring snacks to share and enjoy picnics in the nearby parks with your family.
Which Galway hostels have kitchen facilities for budget travelers?
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square and The Nest Boutique Hostel both provide kitchen access. This allows you to prepare meals and save money on dining.
Take advantage of local markets like Galway Market for fresh and affordable ingredients.
Where can I find hostels in Galway with fun activities?
The Woodquay Hostel frequently organizes pub crawls and local tours. It's a great way to meet travelers while exploring Galway's culture.
Join group outings on weekdays to enjoy quieter venues and better interaction with locals.
Are there hostels in Galway with outdoor spaces?
Wild Atlantic Hostel has a lovely garden area for guests to relax. This adds an enjoyable outdoor atmosphere to your stay.
Pack a blanket and grab some local takeout to enjoy a meal in the hostel's garden.
What unique local events can I attend in Galway?
Galway hosts the Galway International Arts Festival every July, showcasing art, music, and performances. It attracts a diverse crowd and offers a vibrant cultural experience.
Book accommodations early during the festival, as the demand increases significantly.
How can travelers get around Galway efficiently?
Public buses operate frequently throughout Galway. You can also rent bikes to navigate easily through the city's numerous bike lanes.
Consider walking along Quay Street for scenic views and local boutiques if the weather is pleasant.
What is the best time to visit Galway for festivals?
Visiting in summer, particularly in late July, allows you to enjoy festivals like the Galway International Arts Festival. This vibrant period enables many cultural experiences.
Check local schedules for smaller events during the off-peak months for a more intimate atmosphere.