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Galway City Hostel & Bar

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Eyre Square

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Staircase
Staircase
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Bed in 6-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 4-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6-Person Female Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 12-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Galway

Galway City Centre stay.You'll be steps from Eyre Square and within a 10-minute walk of Galway Harbour with a stay at this Galway City Centre hostel. Galway City Museum and Galway Bay are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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 Airport (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

Adults-only hostel near Eyre Square
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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • 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 showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers 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 transportation

  • No onsite 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
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.
  • 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
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each 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 rating 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

How close is Galway City Hostel & Bar to the airport?

Galway City Hostel & Bar is 58.9 mi (72-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galway City Hostel & Bar on Jun 10, 2026 start from CA $266, excluding 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.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Galway City Hostel & Bar.

How close is Galway City Hostel & Bar to the beach?

This hostel is 1.3 mi (12-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 2.1 mi (15-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar offer free breakfast?

Galway City Hostel & Bar offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar have a pool?

Galway City Hostel & Bar does not have a pool.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Galway City Hostel & Bar to downtown Galway?

Galway City Hostel & Bar is 0.3 mi away from Galway.

Galway City Hostel & Bar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cindy

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

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
Verified

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