Galway City Hostel

Galway · Ireland

Galway City Hostel

HostelPunk Score
83% GOOD
High confidence 460 reviews
Best in Galway 2nd best in Ireland

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🍳 Free Breakfast
Other facilities (32)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Postal Service Housekeeping Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Hair Dryers Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Security Lockers Key Card Access Safe Deposit Box Carbon Monoxide Detector CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Hot Showers Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $62 / night
Privates $281 / night

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Recent reviews

USA MALE 25-30 Apr 15, 2026 Atm 100%

First time in a Hostel. Staff were great and the facilities were in good shape. Loved the nightly bar crawls and dinners for only €5. Both of which encouraged people to be social and get to know each other. Would absolutely stay again on my next trip through Galway.

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USA MALE 31-40 Apr 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Everyone involved with the hostel is incredible. Tom, Maura, and Leah were all so friendly and helpful and are a big reason why I loved staying here. The pub crawls are a fantastic event that is held 5 times a week and really helps bring guests together to meet each other. Really helped me feel comfortable being a solo traveler during the stay. The location is also perfect. Right on Eyre Square and close to all the pubs. I’ll be back and it won’t be soon enough. Genuinely sad to be leaving.

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Chile ALLFEMALEGROUP 31-40 Apr 13, 2026 Atm 100%

En la descripción del hostal decía textual que ofrecían “zona de estacionamiento libre” y cuando llegamos nos recomendaron 2 parking, uno que quedaba cerca y otro más lejos que tenía descuento con ellos. Todo lo demás muy bien, es un gran lugar, súper bien situado, limpia y seguro. Pero deberían corregir la descripción para que sea acorde a los servicios

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Canada MALE 18-24 Apr 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel, incredibly well kept, great atmosphere, perfect location… what else need I say?? Much better than the top rated hostels in Dublin too 😁

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Such a fantastic stay! The community and staff are incredible and the hostel itself is clean, comfortable, and convenient. Would absolutely stay here again if I return to Galway!

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Finland MALE 31-40 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 80%

Good but expensive

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Absolutely loved my stay at Galway City Hostel! Huge shoutout to Tom - his energy is amazing, so kind and welcoming, and he truly goes above and beyond! The hostel is super clean, the kitchen is great, and the free breakfast with homemade soda bread is delicious. Perfect location, walking distance to everything. Amazing vibe - so easy to meet people. Highly recommend!

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USA MALE 18-24 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 100%

One of my favorite hostels I’ve been too great people and atmosphere

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 100%

Clean, friendly, fun and the best location!! I Extended my stay here due to how much I loved it. The staff and shout out to Tom was beyond helpful and so good at getting the hostel guests together and make the atmosphere so homey. The free breakfast and occasional dinners were the best I truly think this is the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Thank you again will love to come back!!

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Ireland MALE Mar 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Always a great stay. Staff super helpful and property very clean. Will definitely return.

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel! Central location, clean, tidy, cozy, great facilities, free breakfast included & family dinners for €5 euro. They also run pub crawls each night which is a great way to meet people. I would recommend this hostel to anyone visiting Galway. Staff are also amazing & so friendly!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 100%

I liked it Very friendly and accommodating staff! Close to everything

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

This was the best hostel experience I've ever had. It's the perfect distance from all the pubs and nightlife. As a 23 year old woman, I felt extremely safe and cared for. Tom is a gem. Can't say enough good things. Highly recommend participating in the hostel pub crawl to meet some awesome people.

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USA MALE 18-24 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at

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USA FEMALE Mar 10, 2026 Atm 100%

The best of the best of the best!!!! You won’t find a better bunch of folks to take care of you. It’s like coming home.

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USA FEMALE Mar 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Best hostel I’ve ever been in - everything you could want in a hostel. Kind staff, clean, good water pressure, cozy area to meet people, breakfast, location is perfect, quiet… spacious, no smells, man oh man. I’m now ruined for other hostels… :)

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Lithuania ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel! It's a few hundred meters from the main shopping street and the center of the city so really easy to navigate to the main spots. Really safe and cozy place. The staff were so friendly and kind, Amy gave us really good recommendations for the local pubs and food places as well!! The complimentary breakfast was delicious and afternoon tea helped to get thru the day :D Thanks xoxo

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Feb 19, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels i’ve stayed at. The staff was super welcoming and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfy. Hot showers with included towel, really good free breakfast, a kitchen that you can use and a cozy living space to meet other travelers. Activities are also organised by the hostel. Would 100% stay there again.

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France FEMALE Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

We felt cozy and we will be back

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Italy MALE Feb 17, 2026 Atm 80%

The hotel is clean and tidy!

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