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Snoozles Galway City Centre, hotel in Galway

Snoozles is a modern & purpose built tourist hostel. It’s Galway City Center location beside the Coach and Train Stations is just a 2 minute walk to Eyre Square in the heart of Galway City.

An amazing “home away from home” with a sweet community atmosphere. Every basic need was lovingly met!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
2,335 reviews
Price from
$240.78
1 night, 2 adults
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square, hotel in Galway

Located on the corner of Eyre Square in Galway City, the multi award-winning Kinlay Hostel is 1 minutes' walk from both the coach and train stations.

Its in a great location. Staff are very friendly, every staff I spoke to were very helpful and VERY kind. That goes a long way as a solo traveler. The common areas are big, so there is lots of spaces to sit and hangout. If you want to do a day tour, the bus picks you up from right out front the hostel. This was very convenient.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
3,692 reviews
Price from
$240.78
1 night, 2 adults
The Nest Boutique Hostel, hotel in Galway

The Nest Boutique Hostel offers a majority of double and twin rooms with attached bathroom which have comfy beds, soft linen, power showers, fridges and contemporary Irish art work.

Super cute nice kitchen to use very friendly staff The rooms were big There was a bus stop right out front
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
3,078 reviews
Price from
$118.24
1 night, 2 adults
Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel, hotel in Galway

Located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station, Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel overlooks Eyre Square.

The staff were all very welcoming and helpful. Especially Tom, give that man a raise or a pizza party at least! JK but seriously he's a Rockstar. Pub crawl was good fun too!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,688 reviews
Price from
$197.78
1 night, 2 adults
The Woodquay Hostel, hotel in Galway

Woodquay hostel offers accommodations in Galway and is within walking distance of all Galway attractions. The property offers free WiFi, complimentary walking tours, printing services and city maps.

Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
2,829 reviews
Price from
$114.80
1 night, 2 adults
The Dawson Hostel Galway, hotel in Galway

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 hostel appears to be under new owner so reviews before 2024 may not be valid anymore. I stayed 4 nights at Woodquay and one night here. Woodquay is much more social, more cramp and older facilities. Here looks newer, more quiet, more spacious, and a bit more an institution feel to it. Bed is more comfortable here.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
1,750 reviews
Price from
$96.89
1 night, 2 adults
Seaview Lodge, hotel in Galway

Located in Inverin, 16 miles from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, Seaview Lodge has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

The owners were remodeling and we had an issue with staying in the room. They went above and beyond to find us another place to stay and set us up real great, very hospitable! It was our first night in Ireland and it was a good welcome. The small village by the sea was a nice relaxing stay to launch us off on the Aran Islands the next day.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
66 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Hostels that guests love in Galway

  • Avg. price/night: $184.88
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,688 reviews
    Great location everything I wanted to do was walkable. Staff are extremely friendly and approachable and also very helpful. The free hostel breakfast is definitely one of the best hostel breakfasts I’ve ever encountered. It’s also a very social hostel with activities on most nights that are easy to access and super fun, as a solo traveller this was awesome! The rooms are spacious with secure crates to keep your stuff + privacy curtains were appreciated. Bathrooms are clean and numerous.
    Melanie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $101.90
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,829 reviews
    It’s a great location and the best hostel I’ve stayed in for a while. The room was pretty good and the breakfast provided and the kitchen facilities were great. The staff were amazing as always and very accommodating and kind.
    K
    Kayla
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $138.66
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 3,692 reviews
    Great location, lovely and clean, beds were comfy, the check in staff were very welcoming, would highly recommend this hostel. I travelled on my own and felt very safe
    Lauren
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $99.97
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 3,078 reviews
    Extremely friendly staff. The hostel provided clean towels, soap and shampoo. There was also a kitchen for us to use. Great atmosphere and really nice rooms. Overall, the best hostel I've stayed in so far. Great location. Would highly recommend.
    Katarina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $138.66
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,335 reviews
    Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities and comfortable rooms. One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in.
    Patricia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $184.88
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,688 reviews
    Great location, super friendly staff, probably the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at
    Jakob
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $184.88
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,688 reviews
    The best hostel in Galway, EXCELLENT free breakfast for hosts, tea and coffee available at anytime for free, awesome staff, great location, nice decoration, everything was perfect, I’ll come back for sure.
    Marjorie
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 983 reviews
    Great location, nice facilities: guest area, kitchen, bathroom, carpet, friendly staff, great value for the hostel cost, cheaper day tour if booked with them.
    Richard
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $101.90
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,829 reviews
    The people and the general atmosphere as well as the facilities all come together to create one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in during my solo travels. It’s safe and right by everywhere you’d want to go. Definitely would highly recommend!
    Christianne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $138.66
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 3,692 reviews
    This was the best hostel I have stayed at so far, amazing staff, a very well equipped kitchen, extremely clean bathrooms/hallways. i loved it here, the staff were friendly and accomodating, the bathroom had cool music, it was very central and close to town. I felt safe and comfortable here as a sole female traveller
    Zara
    Solo traveler

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