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Galway City Hostel & Bar

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with bar/lounge, near Eyre Square

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Staircase
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Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory
Galway City Hostel & Bar, a haven near Eyre Square, offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Explore the nearby Galway Harbour or unwind on the terrace with a book from the library; helpful staff are always ready to assist.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (5)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Off-site parking available
The current price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Person Female Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 12-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Bed in 6-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Bed in 6-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory

Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk
  • Galway Harbour - 7 min walk
  • Galway Cathedral - 10 min walk
  • University Hospital Galway - 18 min walk
  • University of Galway - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 66 min drive
  • Galway Station - 2 min walk
  • Athenry Station - 25 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 32 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

Galway City Hostel & Bar puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Quay Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Galway City Hostel & Bar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Galway City Hostel & Bar and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Eyre Square (1-min walk) and Galway Harbour (7-min walk), along with Galway Cathedral (10-min walk) and Galway City Museum (11-min walk).

What's the area around Galway City Hostel & Bar like?

Galway City Hostel & Bar is in Galway City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Galway Station and 8 minutes' walk from Quay Street.

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Galway City Hostel & Bar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely wee gaff.
Cosy, lovely staff, great location in relation to the city, fab spot.
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay
Amazing staff, clean, location was fantastic, great free breakfast and super safe.
Yarid, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay, but far from cheap
great location, very nice breakfast, friendly staff, all very clean. But also you pay for it - it's one of the most expensive hostels around, and this was February
Gabriel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely nice place and friendly staff. Highly recommend staying here if given the chance!
Evan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love that place, will be back 🌈
Dorthe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property!
Hareesha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly staff, exceptional breakfast for a hostel. Location is great!

10/10 Exceptional

Galway getaway
Staff is great, helpful and accommodating. Great location and breakfast made the start of the day nice
Rudy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful time, very central and the staff is very nice, friendly and helpful
Karine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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:)
Katie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Complementary breakfast is great!
Noémie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient, clean, and the employees were so warm and kind
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hostal i have ever stayed in
José María, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and super friendly staff!
Frida, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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 :)
Nia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Cindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice for a hostel. Very clean and lots of extras.
sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are very kind and friendly !
Maëlis, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hostel was in a good location and the staff was really friendly
Sean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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..!
Jess, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and clean rooms, excellent location. The breakfast was also amazing and extensive. Cannot recommend more!
Gabrielle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, they were friendly and professional. Comfortable common area.
Allan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything you can possibly want to do
Arlyn, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Alan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 !
Elizabeth, 2-night trip