The Nest Boutique Hostel

Galway · Ireland

The Nest Boutique Hostel

HostelPunk Score
73% NOT TOO BAD
Medium confidence 182 reviews
2nd best in Galway 4th best in Ireland

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace ♿ Wheelchair Friendly ♿ Ramps ♿ Shower Chairs 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (30)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Internet Access Board Games Wi-Fi Recycling Bins Elevator Linen Included Towels Included Cots Available Reading Light Hair Dryers Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Luggage Storage Late Check-out Hot Showers Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser

Prices

Dorms $49 / night
Privates $206 - $370 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

England FEMALE Apr 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Great and friendly staff. Also close to the front. So relaxing

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Ireland FEMALE Apr 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely place to stay you get a lovely welcome at reception and all the staff are lovely the place is amazing very clean and well kept the continental breakfast is a great set up and plenty of food at the breakfast buffet it’s so relaxing and very calm even the scenery in the lift is amazing and I love the wood effect around the whole hostel even the en-suite has the wood affect as the pestle for the wash hand basin it’s such a lovely place just to relax and chill out even the tourist are so ...

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USA MALE 31-40 Apr 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Hoping my future travels leads me to a place of equal value and comfort.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay at the nest hostel. The staff were very friendly and helpful with everything. The breakfast had a good variety and was really yummy on top of that - so very much worth it for 8€ per person. Our little private room was so cute, we especially enjoyed the fairy lights on the ceiling. It does not take long to get into town either. The bus across the street takes you there in around 8 minutes. So all in all we would definitely recommend this hostel! xx

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

We had a great stay at the Nest Boutique. Everything was clean and amazing! It was well situated to bus stations into the city center as well as close to the sea. There were grocery stores nearby which were an added bonus. The only thing that would’ve been nice to have was USB charging ports in the room!

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Great stay, room was clean and quite large. Staff was very friendly and good breakfast.

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Italy FEMALE 18-24 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 80%

The staff were super helpful and the place really cute and clean. A little out of the way from stuff to do but manageable. Only issue was that there are only two bathrooms so if you’re not first in the morning it might be a long wait.

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Mar 6, 2026 Atm 100%

We stayed here for just one night but would have happily stayed a week. It was great to be so close to Salthill for lovely morning seaside walks and only a quick easy walk into town for all the activities. The private room we had was spacious, had a large comfy bed, was super tidy and just had everything we needed! The layout of the place is also really cool and cosy.The staff were wonderful and friendly from start to finish, the breaky was awesome and we just cannot fault this hostel!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 80%

Super cute place. Loved the cafe downstairs. Little far outside of Galway city, but walkable overall.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved this sweet little place and loved loved the staff, especially Laura who made me feel right at home and has a heart of gold. Location wise; ehhh, stores and casinos ~ But also close to the sea ❤️

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USA ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 80%

location is a bit of a walk to city center.

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Ireland FEMALE 18-24 Jan 30, 2026 Atm 100%

My friend and I loved the nest so much, would 100% recommend and will definitely be staying here again

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Ireland FEMALE Jan 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely spot! Friendly staff!

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India MALE 25-30 Dec 27, 2025 Atm 60%

Great Hostel, definitely needed in Galway with all the expensive hotel options. Would be great to have something organized for people staying, most people do thier own thing here

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Ireland MALE Dec 27, 2025 Atm 80%

Nice hostel, giod rooms and good location

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France MALE 25-30 Nov 27, 2025 Atm 100%

Personnel trop mimi, petit dej au top, chambre cocooning. on a passé une super nuit.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Oct 31, 2025 Atm 100%

Cozy, pretty good for price, great atmosphere and friendly staff

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Oct 12, 2025 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel! Clean and friendly and helpful staff. Only downside for me was that it was a 25-30 minute walk to the city center. I took the scenic route along the coastal trail though which is a lovely way to start the day!

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USA MALE 31-40 Sep 23, 2025 Atm 100%

This place had the comfiest bed and pillows yet! People were nice atmosphere wasn't crazy like some other places ( which I don't mind sometimes) and staff smiled alot. If you get breakfast the coffee you get is from a French press.

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Canada COUPLE 31-40 Sep 15, 2025 Atm 100%

We love this hostel - we stay every time we come to Galway. It’s clean, quiet, has great private ensuite rooms as well as traditional bunk style rooms and is just outside of the hustle and bustle enough to feel incredibly peaceful while close enough to walk to the city centre. Staff are always incredibly lovely and we will continue to make this our go to place to stay every time we visit.

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