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Galway City Hostel & Bar

2.0 star property

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A reception area with a sign above a staircase, a desk with a person behind it, and a colorful mural on the wall.
A sign reading "Welcome to Galway City Hostel" in a room with orange seating and a window with a view.
A cozy seating area with a bench and cushions, large windows with a view of the street, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A staircase with a black metal railing and a colorful floral mural on the wall.
A hostel with a stone facade, orange signage, and a colorful flower mural.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$380
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Explore the area

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Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 6-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 6-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 10-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 10-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

A bunk room with a wooden floor, bunk beds, and a red door.

Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 4-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 4-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6-Person Female Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 6-Person Female Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 12-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Bed in 12-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a window, radiator, and a sign on the wall.

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Galway

Galway City Hostel & Bar puts you in the heart of Galway, steps from Eyre Square and within a 10-minute stroll of Galway Harbour. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Galway City Centre hostel include Galway City Museum and Galway Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shop Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galway Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quay Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 1 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Galway City Hostel & Bar

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Galway City Hostel & Bar.

This Galway hostel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Galway City Hostel & Bar offers 8 accommodations with air conditioning. This Galway hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts 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 lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices

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
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 younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Galway City Hostel & Bar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galway City Hostel & Bar on 30 Jun 2026 start from NZ$380, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Galway City Hostel & Bar?

The closest beach to Galway City Hostel & Bar is Grattan Beach (1.8 km).

Is Galway City Hostel & Bar family-friendly?

No, Galway City Hostel & Bar is an adults-only property.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

No, Galway City Hostel & Bar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

No, pets are not allowed.

Galway City Hostel & Bar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, central location, well equipped kitchen, friendly and helpful staff, nice pancakes for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and informative check in with Tom. Building was well kept and clean. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

piper

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
first time in a hostel!! stayed w 5 other gals and it was very nice. clean, safe, great area, great price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mahala

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, tons of amenities, great activities and super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff here were very friendly. The location is great as it’s near the train station and the centre of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great . Food , people and very clean !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights abacus was fantastic. Good hot showers, great linens and towel, generous pancake breakfast and offer group activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yarid

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

Fabulous stay

Amazing staff, clean, location was fantastic, great free breakfast and super safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Decent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bofang

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

10/10 Excellent

Dorthe

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

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

Best hostel in the world?

The best hostel I've ever stayed at. Clean, super friendly staff, great breakfast included, towel included (should be at all hostels but isnt). Would stay here every time I visit Galway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. Definitely will rebook if I come back to Galway
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great hostel. Made great friends. Rooms were nice. Space was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hareesha

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Lovely wee gaff.

Cosy, lovely staff, great location in relation to the city, fab spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yara

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

Clean and comfy hostel

Wonderful staff and very friendly. I felt very same and like staying with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025