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Galway City Hostel & Bar

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and a bar

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Front of property
Staircase
Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Staircase

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Private bathroom
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Person Female Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 12-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galway Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Galway - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 2 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Skeff Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪An Pucan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar Galway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Galway City Hostel & Bar

Hostel near Eyre Square
Located close to Galway Harbour and Galway City Museum, Galway City Hostel & Bar provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A water dispenser, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Galway City Hostel & Bar offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with dishwashers, ovens, and stovetops
  • Spices, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Galway City Hostel
Galway City Hostel
Galway City Hostel & Bar Galway
Galway City Hostel & Bar Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Galway City Hostel & Bar Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is Galway City Hostel & Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Galway City Hostel & Bar located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Galway Harbour. Galway Cathedral and Galway City Museum are also within 15 minutes. Galway Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Galway City Hostel & Bar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Akena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostal in a great location with activities for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Galway City Hostel was in a perfect location near the main shopping area and bus station but surprisingly quiet inside. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. The facilities were very clean and the breakfast they provided was yummy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice place and friendly staff. Highly recommend staying here if given the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love that place, will be back 🌈
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hareesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bofang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, exceptional breakfast for a hostel. Location is great!

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Galway getaway
Staff is great, helpful and accommodating. Great location and breakfast made the start of the day nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time, very central and the staff is very nice, friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is perfect for solo travelling! It was my first time in a hostel and I felt very safe the entire time. I met some great people while staying there:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Noémie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complementary breakfast is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

José María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostal i have ever stayed in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, clean, and the employees were so warm and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and super friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very warm and friendly. Great options for things to do in the area and free breakfast and tea/coffee every morning. The kitchen smelled of delicious baked goods every afternoon I was there :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maëlis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very kind and friendly !
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice for a hostel. Very clean and lots of extras.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was in a good location and the staff was really friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and clean rooms, excellent location. The breakfast was also amazing and extensive. Cannot recommend more!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hostel was perfect. Location, staff, the rooms, bathrooms.. Everything was great!! They've set the bar very high for the rest of my trip..!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, they were friendly and professional. Comfortable common area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything you can possibly want to do
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was my second time to stay very recently enjoyed it as much the first time the staff are excellent and a great vibe and so central to galway highly recommend it as a hostel well done guys
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great solo traveler stay
The women running the hostel are very nice, friendly and great hosts in general. It was my first ever hostel experience and could not be happier. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Fantastic Hostel To Stay At. Very Clean. Wonderful staff. Beautiful Breakfast daily. Central to everything. Main Bus port straight opposite. Perfect storage. Able to have a bag of washing washed and dried cheaply. Overall l thoroughly enjoyed My stay
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024