University of Galway Rooms

3.0 star property
Suburban hostel in Galway with a coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
Goldcrest Village Double Room
Children’s play area – outdoor
Fridge, microwave
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Upper Newcastle, Galway, Galway, H91DF0
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University Hospital Galway
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Cathedral
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Dunlin Village Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Dunlin Village Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Goldcrest Village Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Goldcrest Village Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Galway

At University of Galway Rooms you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of University of Galway and within 30 minutes of University Hospital Galway. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and a corner/local shop. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Newcastle hostel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Galway Cathedral and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Quay Street.

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Eyre Square - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Quay Street - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 9 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - Galway - West - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪An Bhialann - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Beár an Choláiste / College Bar - ‬20 min walk

About this property

University of Galway Rooms

Suburban hostel in Galway with a coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. University of Galway Rooms also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Galway hostel is smoke free.

  • 1100 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Coffee shop
University of Galway Rooms offers 1100 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

University Of Galway Galway
University of Galway Rooms Galway
Dunlin Village Room University of Galway
University of Galway Rooms Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at University of Galway Rooms?

University of Galway Rooms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at University of Galway Rooms?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to University of Galway Rooms?

The closest beach to University of Galway Rooms is Grattan Beach (3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at University of Galway Rooms?

No, University of Galway Rooms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at University of Galway Rooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at University of Galway Rooms?

No, pets are not allowed.

University of Galway Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this stay. Affordable, clean, quiet. It’s a bit far for a direct walk to downtown but there’s a bus stop right nearby, and we didn’t mind getting the extra walking in so mad the walk multiple times anyways. The campus is gorgeous, you can walk by the River and get a nice view of a castle. Campus wasn’t busy at all. Highly recommend if you’re in the area looking for somewhere affordable. I’ll probably be staying here whenever I’m in the city in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ehi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable room at a decent price

The room was clean and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great find in the city…. Very warm though!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sama

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The bed mattress was of poor quality and not very comfortable. The bathroom sink was very slow draining. But otherwise was very clean. The reception staff were very helpful in sending across by post my son’s teddy and speaker that he uses to self soothe and has difficulty sleeping without. We were running late at check out and these items got left behind accidentally. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price. Parking close by. Downside is that if it is warm, no AC or fan so had to keep window open. Very noisy in courtyard overnight so had a terrible night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfectly formed rooms

Travelling to Galway for work in August means a premium on your typical hotel stay so I opted for here. Perfectly formed rooms. Clean, comfortable and a great self catering kitchen. The university sits in a residential area so you’ll need.to walk a little to restaurants etc. Taxi service was quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great cheap option, and typical dorm room. The location was a little far from the main area but super close to bus route so it was fine. Solid budget friendly option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mick

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very good but rooms very small

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arshdeep Kaur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only thing is they dont have air conditioning rest all is very good. It was a pleasant stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to get to pubs, restaurants and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Perfect Stay

The property had everything I needed, including a full kitchen, sitting room, immaculate bedroom and bathroom. The room itself was very comfortable. Staff was extremely helpful and patient when I couldn't work out where my room was. The perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spot was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only issue I had was my single room was so hot and had difficlty sleeping they gave e a fan. The propert would be wonderful if air conditioning was fitted
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay at the University of Galway was lovely. The staff was kind and helpful. It is a 30 minute walk to the city center, but a bus stop is nearby. The water pressure on the shower was quite strong. Otherwise, the stay was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025