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The Nest Boutique Hostel

2.0 star property

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Dining room
Terrace/patio
Reception
Family Room, 2 Double Beds
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

Explore the area

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107-109 Upper Salthill Road, Galway
  • Place, National Aquarium of Galway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grattan Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Leisureland
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room 1 Double, 2 Twins

Family Room 1 Double, 2 Twins

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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6 Bed Female Dormitory

6 Bed Female Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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7 Bed Mixed Dormitory

7 Bed Mixed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Mixed Dormitory

6 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Galway

At The Nest Boutique Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Grattan Beach and National Aquarium of Galway. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Salthill hostel include Leisureland and Galway City Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Caesar's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Aquarium of Galway - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grattan Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Leisureland - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Galway - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 9 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Murrays Coffee House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪John Keogh's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Nest Boutique Hostel

As a guest of The Nest Boutique Hostel, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Nest Boutique Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Galway hostel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
The Nest Boutique Hostel offers 22 accommodations with free toiletries. This Galway hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include a shower. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from EUR 8 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

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

Nest Boutique Hostel Galway
Nest Boutique Hostel
Nest Boutique Galway
Nest Boutique
The Nest Hostel Galway
The Nest Boutique Hostel Galway
The Nest Boutique Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Nest Boutique Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Galway

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

The Nest Boutique Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nest Boutique Hostel on 12 Apr 2026 start from NZ$160, 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 The Nest Boutique Hostel?

Yep, The Nest Boutique Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Grattan Beach.

Is The Nest Boutique Hostel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Nest Boutique Hostel is a hit with families.

Does The Nest Boutique Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

No, The Nest Boutique Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Nest Boutique Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 471 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed in this lovely hostel on and off since it first opened years ago. In fact, I used to enjoy having the female dorm to myself in the beginning until it was well known. Always a great, warm, friendly experience and very fond memories of the staff back then. It still remains the same and I enjoyed a one night stay here before heading on to Connemara. Best wishes to all the staff for a very happy Christmas and New Year 2026! Looking forward to visiting again at some stage in 2026.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the downstairs lounge was great to hangout in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Camille

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our small room with two twin beds. Everything was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was modern and simple. There are nice amenities in the lobby cafe as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, nice spot in friendly Salthill (about 20 minute walk from Galway city). On site cafe is well worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kermit

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In many ways, this is a great property in the wonderful Salthill neighborhood of Galway. Cool design, convenient to shops, dining, the Latin Quarter, and the seaside promenade. However, the 000-series rooms on the ground level of the adjacent building are very small and not worth what you pay. I was put in Room 001, which was 2.5 x smaller than family members in 201, even though we booked our rooms at the same time and paid the same rate. When I pointed out the discrepancy, I was told by the management that it's just how "the system" is, and nothing can be done about it. Very frustrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint atmosphere .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Szymon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, great atmosphere and amenities. Some parking available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More like a hotel than a hostel, so nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very convenient. But it was not so easy to find a parking spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Modern decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking spots right in front of the property, friendly staff and easy check in, spacious and cosy room, great breakfast for only 8€, a bit outside the city center but still walkable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in 202. Room and bed was spacious. Only missing a TV from room. Other than that, a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Such a wonderful find

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and very inviting. Helpful items available at front desk if needed. Well priced and close to the beautiful salt hill walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast is not to be missed! The rooms were clean and well equipped. The staff and other guests were very welcoming and friendly - all very down to earth. If you’re a pretentious pain in the behind, don’t corrupt this wonderfully place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Lovely staff and facilities, and great value

Good value, very helpful staff and convenient location with adequate parking for a motorcycle. Breakfast was very good value with ample choice of breads cheese and pastries and fresh coffee. Although we vacated the room by the required time of 10am, we were able to sit comfortably in the lounge/dining area while we planned our journey and charged our phones, with no pressure to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Coffee shop and restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

tammy, Barrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little Hostle, Good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melodie Michelle

Loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night, very friendly and helpful staff, very clean. Small but very nice room, beds were comfortable and there was a mini fridge! I felt like I was sharing a college dorm room with my mom. lol She likes to watch tv at night, when booking I did not realize the room did not have a TV. Next time l'd probably stay at a hotel considering the similar price range. The parking lot has very limited parking. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025