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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. There are a wide range of mixed dorms, private dorms and self catering units offered at this property. Woodquay hostel offers a free light continental breakfast which consists of cereal, tea, coffee and toast. The helpful staff are always happy to provide recommendation for the local area. The National University of Ireland Galway is just a 5-minutes walk away. Shannon Airport is 40 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 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 9.4!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
or
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gerry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Bunk beds weren't squeaky, nice breakfast, free milk.
  • Kirtsiou
    Ireland Ireland
    Stuff was very welcoming, helpful and accommodating. Great location!
  • Amy
    Ireland Ireland
    Super central location and easy to walk everywhere! Really appreciated lovely breakfast touches, homemade flapjacks and soda bread. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
  • Beatriz
    Canada Canada
    Great location, friendly staff, they were flexible enough to wait us for a late checkin, helped us with restaurant and pub recommendations and reservations. The room was clean and comfortable.
  • N
    Nattapat
    Thailand Thailand
    1. Good location, not far from the city center, Eyre Square 2. Nice to have shared kitchen 3. Very good to have private bathroom 4. Lucky to have the room on the ground floor.
  • Gloria
    United States of America United States of America
    Very well located, good common room and kitchen. Dorms were clean and quiet.
  • Taylor
    Canada Canada
    clean, everyone was very friendly, good basic breakfast, great location
  • Erica
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly & helpful staff, great location, modern facilities
  • Jonas
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing stay at the Woodquay Hostel. Reception was very nice and helpful. We stayed in the mixed dorm which had a bathroom attached to room along with more toilets and showers elsewhere in the hostel. Was great for a 1 night stay! There was a full...
  • Isabel
    Chile Chile
    Very nice located and very cosy and welcoming vibes

Area info

Amenities of The Woodquay Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
The Woodquay Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 € 200 is required on arrival. That's about $214. 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 of all ages 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

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 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

Property asks for every guest to provide valid photo ID featuring date of birth on arrival.

For group bookings of 4 people or more, full payment may be requested up to7 - 14 days in advance of arrival. . For these group bookings, a fully refundable security cash deposit of EUR 25 per person may be required. For apartments, this may be a cash deposit of EUR 200. This will be returned on the day of departure once all house rules are abided by.

Please note that guests aged 0–18 years are not permitted to stay in dorm rooms.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Property asks for every guest to provide valid photo ID featuring date of birth on arrival. For group bookings of 4 people or more, full payment may be requested up to 7 - 14 days in advance of arrival.

For these group bookings, a fully refundable security deposit of EUR 25 per person may be required. For apartments, this may be a deposit of EUR 200. This will be returned on the day of departure once all house rules are abided by. Accepts groups up to 15 people max.

We have a 7 day max policy, meaning 7 days can be booked and we have the right to not extanded bookings due to demand.

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.

Please inform The Woodquay Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of € 200 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 The Woodquay Hostel

  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from The Woodquay Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Woodquay Hostel is 1,150 feet from the center of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at The Woodquay Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Woodquay Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Bar crawls
    • Live music/Performance