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. This hostel is described as 'Top Choice' in the current edition of the Lonely Planet’s guide. Kinlay Hostel features a mix of private rooms and dormitories. Guest facilities include a common room with a pool table and TV, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a dining room. A free breakfast and high-speed WiFi as well as free computer usage, free luggage storage, free printing and free city maps are all provided to guests. There is a 24-hour reception desk and staff are available to offer recommendations of things to do in Galway. Tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and the Aran Islands leave from outside the front door every morning.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 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 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
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1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
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1 twin bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Galway

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rogério
    Ireland Ireland
    If you're looking for a good place to stay, this hostel is an great choice. The staff was outstanding, and Amy, in particular, went above and beyond by providing valuable information about things to do and places to visit, making it easy to plan...
  • Jessica
    Canada Canada
    Absolutely loved the warm welcoming environment and ease of travel to all Galway city attractions.
  • Kourtney
    United States United States
    Safe Clean Modern Affordable Laundry service Snacks Music Pool table Free wifi with password? GREAT STAFF
  • Nithya
    India India
    Great location! Friendly staff, roomates were nice. All facilities are good
  • Ann
    United States United States
    Staff is kind and accommodating. Exceptional customer service, exceptionally clean, unbeatable location, excellent value.
  • J
    United States United States
    I love that the property was at the perfect location for walking.
  • Cintia
    Ireland Ireland
    Perfect and convenient location in the city center.
  • David
    Canada Canada
    Cleanliness friendly staff location and facilities
  • Raizel
    United States United States
    Location is perfect- super close to the train/bus station if you’re coming in from Dublin. It’s also close to the square and the Latin quarter where you’ll most likely spend most of your time. Location is also perfect to access tours as a Galway...
  • David
    Canada Canada
    Location friendly staff cleanliness and facilities

Area info

Amenities of Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 9 per day.

  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 30 is required on arrival. That's about $31. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Parking is available in Hynes Yard, 2 mins walk from the hostel. Hynes Yard is located on The Dock Road and also Merchants Road with a special discounted rate of discounted rate of EUR 10 per 24 hours with the Kinlay Hostel discount ticket. Please ask at reception prior to check-out to avail of this discount.

Please note that guests under 17 years old are not allowed in shared dormitories and must book a private room.

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.

A damage deposit of € 30 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

  • Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square is 500 feet from the center of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 3,100 feet from Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Bar crawls
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Guests staying at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet