Galway City Hostel

This is one of the best hostels I've stayed at. Free breakfasts are AMAZING, fresh bread is made every day, and there's free coffee, chai, hot chocolate, and tea. Tom did a great job introducing us to other guests and bringing a group together for a pub crawl. He created a sense of community so that people felt comfortable talking to each other in the common space. He made sure everyone felt safe and was very attentive to potential issues. Thanks Tom!! The rooms and bathrooms were clean and had everything you'd need. The location is great, being only a 2 min walk from the train and bus station. I would highly recommend staying here!

Could not reccomend this hostel enough for a solo traveller! The rooms were neat and clean. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. The staff were absolutely amazing, especially Jasmine and Tom. They were super knowledgeable about Galway and made sure that everyone felt at home. The vibes were immaculate and I met so many wonderful people. They even made sure that I had a gluten-free option for breakfast. 10/10

Cannot say enough good things about this place! Staff was incredibly kind and engaging—offering lots of insight about where to go and what to do in the area. They’re also great about facilitating connection amongst travelers. Location is unmatched…literally on the corner of Eyre Square with easy pedestrian access to Quay Street, the Latin Quarter, the Claddagh and coastal walk, and more. Also easy pedestrian access to the basics, like grocery, pharmacy, and ATM (and some of Galway City’s best coffee shops!). Hostel itself is clean and well kept, free breakfast is hearty and delightful, and the common area is super cozy and inviting. Linens and fresh towels are included in your room rate, and they have nice little extras available, like hair dryers/curlers and basic toiletries. Highly recommend, and myself look forward to returning!

This was the perfect place to stay for my first time in Galway! It’s incredibly central & located right across from the bus station, making it easy to explore the city. Jasmin was wonderful & made me feel at home right away, and also had very helpful recommendations. Rooms, kitchen, and bathrooms were very clean and the social vibe made it easy to make friends as a solo traveler.

We’ve been living in this hostel with my brother for two months, and we truly want to thank Jasmine. She has been incredibly kind, helpful, and supportive throughout our stay. Her presence makes a real difference, and we’re very grateful for everything she does. Thank you, Jasmine!

Very nice hostel which offers breakfast at no extra cost! The rooms, showers and kitchen are all kept very clean by staff and guests and the whole hostel has a very friendly and homey atmosphere. The only downside is that most rooms are located directly above a pub, so if you want to got to sleep early, it will not be quiet as you can hear the live music through the walls.

One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at. Very kind and accommodating staff. Super clean rooms and bathrooms. Great location, so conveniently close to the train station. Highly recommend doing the pub crawl, it was so fun as a solo traveller - connecting with fellow guests, checking out the night life and again, the staff was awesome.

Great location and also a terrible location. It was easy to find day or night. It's in such a prime location that the crosswalk alert sounds are going off constantly into the night and starting early as well. Ear plugs can't eliminate the alarming & strange crosswalk alert. The building has many fire doors. Be ready to open a lot of doors. While the mattress and duvet were very comfortable, the pillow fell flat. A big problem for me was that the bed transfers every little vibration. With this being a party central hostel full of 60+ young adults... they get back late. It always woke me up whenever they were getting into or out of their bunk. If they turned over. If they needed their belongings out of the lock cage under our bunks. Basically I haven't slept much in 2 nights. The social area is quite small. Too small in my opinion. Music is always playing, people are everywhere and its busy. The only chill zone is your bunk. The toilets always smelled of oldness. Mold or the pipes, I have no idea but the toilets are in tiny spaces and unpleasant. I saw them cleaning a lot, it wasn't filthy. The shower had the best water pressure of any hostel I have been in. It was glorious. But they really need to work on the mold in the showers and getting those drains flowing faster. *Don't ever get in any hostel shower without your flip-flops. The female staff were very helpful and kind. I had a better trip because they gave me good advice. Shout out to Jasmin. The breakfast was much better than most. I could have sat there and tried a lot of things like the yogurt compote jars. The irish soda bread was good. I really liked the herbal tea selection. I do not like Lyon tea or the instant coffee, I had to get creative. Another positive is the locked door off the street. Lots of locked doors, it felt safe. I highly recommend doing the free walking tour and the Aran Islands ferry if you get the chance.

For a hostel, this place is top notch. Very clean, staff friendly and helpful. And the location... well, it couldn't be more convenient. Train station is one block away plus in the middle of all the city centre action.

My friend and I came to Galway for one night and I have to say it was probably one of my favourite parts of my whole trip. The hostel was located about a 2 minute walk from the bus station, so we were able to find it very quickly. It's also located right across from Eyre Square and a short walk from Market St, Merchant St, and all the fun shopping/bar areas. Brian checked us in and we got set up in an 8-bed room. He was really informative and let us know that there was dinner and a pub crawl happening at the hostel that night, and also gave us a map and pointed out all the great things to do around Galway. He also helped us book a tour to the Cliffs of Moher the following day. Our room was great. The beds were pretty comfortable, there were storage lockers underneath our beds, and outlets right next to our beds. The set up was great and made for travellers! The bathrooms and showers were also super clean (the cleanest by far throughout our whole trip!), which was pretty exciting for us. For €10, we also participated in the pub crawl that evening and had an amazing time. Megan, who was the tour leader was so much fun and took us to some great spots. Overall, this hostel was amazing and one of the best I've stayed in. If I'm ever back in Galway, I'd happily stay here again.

I couldn't have asked for a better experience for my 3 days in Galway. I booked a bed in a 6 bunk room while I was out here exploring by myself and within 5 min from checking in had met some great people in the kitchen and common area. The staff led a dinner and pub crawl that night and by the end of the night it felt like we had all been friends a long time. One of the cleanest hostels I've seen- the showers are pretty big and have soap in them, each bed has an outlet and personal light, and thick warm blanket although you don't need it in the summer. You can also rent locks or towels if you need them. It's right across from the train station, Eyre square, and all the bars and shopping. Can't wait to come back!

Bus Eireann basically stops right in front of the hostel. Checking in was easy. There is a ton of info at the front desk about yours they offer and other activities. If you need inspiration they can help. Many places to eat and drink outside the door or around the corner. If you don't want to go anywhere, staying in the "living area" is pretty busy even on the Wednesday night I was there. Beds are super comfy considering they are be bunk beds (I had a top bunk). Each had a locker at the bottom to store your stuff. If you don't have a lock you can even buy one at reception. Free wifi is a plus!! And breakfast!! Yey! Overall really wonderful for a hostel.

Stayed here for one night with two other friends in a 4 person room. This was one of the cleanest hostels I've ever been to. The service from all the employees was fantastic as well. The showers and toilet were all communal but they were really well taken care of! The hostel had daily events which they held like dinner and walking tour. They were a good touch and helped socializing with other folks.

Galway City Hostel is awesome. It's a perfect stay right in the center of Eyre square. Galway isn't huge, but this is still central to everywhere you'll need to go. It's clean and the staff is a pleasure to be around. They do a 2 euro dinner + free bar crawl often, so it's a budget-friendly place. There is a decent breakfast included and they also offer tours for a reasonable price. The rooms/toilets are very clean and didn't make me cringe like some other hostels have. One of the best parts is that it's located just a 3 min walk from the bus station. It's a great place to stay while visiting Galway #YouMeTravel

After seeing the warning of the staff being in a maybe even too festive spirit on hostelworld we knew we wanted to go here. And we must have picked the best night to do so! We arrived without reservations and were welcomed in and even directly invited to the thanksgiving dinner. The dinner, made by both residents and staff was absolutely delicious and would have not been better in a restaurant. The rest of the evening was just as nice, where we spent it with wine, good company and a game of yahtzy with people from all over the globe. Thanks for the awesome stay!

If you're going to stay in a hostel for the first time, this is a good start--the door is always locked at the front, but they will buzz you up when you ring the bell or try and open the door. there are no key cards, they will give you your room code each day (it changes for security reasons) and the check in/out is super easy. the rooms are like normal hostel rooms, is you're going the cheap route I suggest you go with the 16bed mixed dorm, or if you're ritzy then you can get the single ensuite (oh, you fancy huh?) the common area is cool, there are two desktop computers and free wi-fi; there are also books and games that you can take part in just in case you need to recover from the night before :) there is a bar under the hostel as well as one across the street--the one across the street is a sports bar and it is pretty fun! there's a small market across the street (like a spar), and another large supermarket about ten to fifteen minutes (walking) away (by the omniplex) everything is really close to this location and I found it when I was totally off my face, so it must be easy! :)

Nicest hostel that i've stayed in. Super clean, modern rooms and bathrooms. Common area is a bit small but has computers and nice kitchenware to use Great location downtown and next to the bus/train station. Plenty of activities available to all guests.

A decided to come to Galway for the weekend and booked a couple nights at the Galway City Hostel. It's right by the train station and just a couple minutes walk from the bus, making it a really great, centrally located hostel. There's a small kitchen and cheery common area room, with comfortable seating, and a couple computers. The hostel has free breakfast in the morning and regularly does community meals in the evening. The one night I signed up for the pasta meal, which was only €2. It's a nice way to meet people. The dorm room I was in was fairly spacious, with 6 beds. I only wish there were more outlets, especially for those on the top bunk, but this is a problem at a lot of hostels. The staff are friendly and had recommendations on different things to see and do while I was visiting. Directly downstairs is the Tighe Fox, a traditional pub with live music. If you're a light sleeper you may want to bring earplugs. Other than that this is a great, safe, and well located hostel for those coming to Galway.

I absolutely love this hostel. I really believe it's the best in Galway. I only stayed here for my whole 2 week stay, but I heard some not nice things about other hostels compared to this one. The people that work here are so incredibly helpful and nice. (Well, maybe except like 1 person.) The facilities are nice and CLEAN. The kitchen\common area is super comfy and usually crowded, but a great place to talk to other travelers. I stayed in the 16 bed room. It might sound crazy, but it was totally comfortable. The mattresses are hard and not awesome, but overall it's a great bargain for all that you get. The bunks all have privacy curtains, a spotlight, 2 usb plugins and 2 standard plugins. There are 3 windows in the room I was in. No screens. None needed. It can get super noisy in the little courtyard down below at night. You get used to it though. Bring earplugs if you can't handle noise while sleeping. But don't complain or shut the windows. The breeze in the summer is perfect. The kitchen is great, but it really doesn't accommodate more than one person cooking at a time. If you cook here, consider offering a portion to whomever is working at the desk. They love it!

Our first stay in a hostel and we absolutely LOVED it here. The staff is absolutely wonderful--so friendly and let us check into our room an hour early. It is located close to everything. The facilities were clean, bathrooms/showers more than adequate. Thank y'all for making our trip in Galway so memorable!

I stayed here for two nights during my visit to Galway. Its conveniently located near the bus station and right by the square. There is a ton going on in the area, so it's easy to find something to do. The rooms are standard hostel rooms, there is a luggage check so that you can lock up your things while your out, and the bathrooms are kept very clean. The kitchen/dining area is large, there is a small continental breakfast included with your stay and there are computers for guest usage. the rates are very reasonable, Overall, the stay was very pleasant and booking via email was very easy.

Great location, clean, and very accommodating. The staff went out if their way to remedy a situation that was out of their hands. I always appreciate that type of business. Would stay here again.

Turned up at the hostel at last minute, unfortunately the hostel was not able to accommodate date us, however the person at reception went above and beyond what I would ever expect, he was so helpful, he organised a place to stay and gave us loads of advice..... amazing customer service

I stayed here for a 3 nights. I gave it 4 stars because I thought it was a slightly above-average hostel. The best part of this hostel is its location. It's right next to the bus and train stations which is super convenient if you're on foot. It's also on the corner of Eyre Square, the center of the city, which means it's also next to Shop street and the Claddagh, both big tourist attractions. Overall the facilities are fine. The bedrooms have keypads on the door and the beds have lockers under them for your things. The showers and bathrooms are clean but nothing amazing. The free breakfast is good but you'll probably want to go out some mornings. There's a fridge to keep your food in but sometimes other people will eat it. There is free internet, this was the best thing besides the location. The price is reasonable and facilities are fine, if you want something better you'll probably have to try a hotel which will be much more expensive.

This hostel was amazing. The staff were so nice and helpful, the facilities were pristine, they provide a nice breakfast every morning, and it's so close to the train and bus station

Your standard hostel in the most central location possible, about 8 seconds away from both bus and train stations. Comes with breakfast and clean showers. What they however omit on their website is that they are located right next to one of Galway's many nightclubs, so please don't plan on sleeping if you are staying on the weekend. Cheesy House and Techno tunes will see to that.