Galway Hostels

Pros: Good~

Pros: Location great Facilities great

Pros: The Hostel was everything I had hoped for and more. I think it was one of my best hostel experiences in Ireland. The hostel is just a 2-minute walk from the train/bus station. They have lift access, so no problem for heavy bags. The place was spick and span, with friendly staff and great amenities. The 6-bed dorm room was spacious, with a desk and a fairly big ensuite shower & toilet. Hot water was available all day long. The sheets and blanket were clean. The best part - the had a USB charging point so no hassle with plugs. The complimentary breakfast was very good, with quite a large spread. It also included fresh fruit, peanut butter and yoghurt among other things. The city centre was just a 5-minute walk and the pier is about 10 minutes. I'd surely stay here again if I'm ever in Galway!

Cons: Everything was great!

Pros: Everything.

Cons: None

Pros: The breakfast was a great start to the day, the location of Kinlay House is excellent. The bed was comfortable and the room and hostel was clean and well maintained.

Pros: The hostel had well equipped kitchen facilities. The lounge area was comfortably furnished, WiFi was available and the place was secure. The dorm bunk beds had curtains around each bed for privacy which was greatly appreciated when it turned out I was the only female in a 6 bed dorm room with 5 guys.

Cons: It would have been nice to have a few regular height chairs/table available for eating in addition to the high tables and chairs.

Pros: Delicious breakfast The equipment in the bedroom : curtains for the bed, big locker, wardrobe.. The geographic location: close the bus station and near the center, the port, and quiet environment The luggage room free The staff The price The cleanliness The security of the hostel

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Curtains on the bunks

Cons: The stairs up to reception are a killer

Pros: Breakfast was good. Pool was very nice. Room was large.

Pros: I´m glad we picked this hostel for our first visit of Galway. The guys at the reception were very helpful, recommending parking and beaches. There was enough space in the room, all tidy and comfy. I love when bed has all gadgets I need - plugs, light and curtain :) Basic breakfast with few vegan options. Even though the place was big, it still felt secured and safe. Location was really convenient, 10min walk to the busy centre but still quiet at night.

Pros: Great place to stay, nice relaxed friendly vibe, all staff helpful and friendly, everything really clean and comfy, cant wait to stay again!

Cons: Bedroom doors are a bit noisy as people go in and out, but thats it and very minor as everything else was great.

Pros: Basic

Cons: Self Service breakfast no hot options

Pros: Everything. The attention to the details, excellent breakfast, available and friendly staff. You name it!

Cons: Nothing, I have been in hundreds of hostels this was the best

Pros: Staff was super friendly, all facilities were fully equipped, amazing and delicious breakfast.

Pros: The breakfast was amazing

Pros: Staff were pleasant on check-in

Cons: Got bed bugs, was offered a refund of my dorm stay, the refund didn't happen. I woke in night with an itchy hand and arm, thought nothing of it. Called the reception the day after when the bite marks had flared up and were really itchy. Emailed the manager and attached photos. Got a generic "we will investigate" response. Offered a refund. Granted it was a cheap dorm room but the refund would barely cover hydrocortisone cream. Didn't get the refund as was promised. Breakfast is good if you only eat pastries/scones/toast for breakfast.

Pros: This is my second time to stay here. It's a lovely, pleasant and relaxing hostel in the beautiful surroundings of Salthill. Brilliant breakfast, individual coffee cafetieres and muesli jars left ready with different breads and pastries to choose from.

Cons: The only thing that could be improved is the narrow steps on the bunk bed ladders. They are probably in most hostels but a bit sore on the feet when your wrestling yourself up onto the top bunk.

Pros: Coffee is the best available in Ireland roasted in County Kildare

Cons: Great experience staff where super friendly

Pros: A great place to stay! A really good atmosphere, welcoming and friendly staff plus an awesome breakfast spread.

Pros: Bed was very comfy, room was nice.

Cons: Shared bathroom.

Pros: The beds were very comfortable, staff very friendly

Cons: Only 1 bathroom for 8 people

Pros: I can't say enough good things about this hostel. Stay here if you're in Galway!

Pros: The bed was comfy and also the staffs were nice easy to communicate with. Breakfast was on point and the cleanliness was amazing to top it up it’s was close to where I school NUIG which made my stay less stressful.

Cons: Non

Pros: location is brilliant, very friendly staff, breakfast always enough at any time

Cons: bathroom was dirty but got cleaned the day after arrival

Pros: bathroom, lockers, common room, location

Cons: kitchen food could be cleared out more frequently, no freezer

Pros: The Savoy is very central, staff are friendly, professional and welcoming, rooms are clean and warm, each bed has its own light, charger and shelf, the bathroom was more like a hotel than a hostel. The free breakfast was great - cereal, toast, fruit, juice, tea and real coffee. The common room has 3 free computers with internet, pool table, lots of seating and tables, and a big TV. The kitchen is small but has all the essentials - cooker, microwave, plates, cups, cutlery. One of the best hostels I've stayed in Ireland and would definitely recommend.

Cons: Kitchen is small and gets cramped at meal times. Many people staying there don't bother cleaning up after themselves and leave their dishes and beer cans all over the kitchen and dining area.

Pros: The location and breakfast included was probably the only good things about this hostel. Also the lockers provided under the beds were big enough to fit all of our belongings

Cons: The cleanliness of the kitchen when we went to make dinner was disgusting. There was overflowing rubbish, food every where, dishes and used pots and pans everywhere. I understand that it is the responsibility of the guests to clean up after themselves but there was also no policing this. There was a guy that a group of us saw as we were making dinner, using washing up sponge to clean his sneakers IN THE KITCHEN SINK. We went and told the girl at reception and she just said okay. And no one came down to see or do anything about this. We took it upon ourselves to discard the sponge. The showers in the bedrooms are not enclosed and are just in an open space inside the bathroom which means when someone has a shower water goes everywhere. All they have done to fix this is put in a squeedgee (that didn’t even have the rubber bit on it) for you to clean up after yourself.

Cons: Asked for bottom bunk but had to sleep in top one. Room on ground floor so couldnt leave window open as anyone could climb into the room.

Pros: The staff

Cons: The smell in the common room

Pros: Very friendly staff and brilliant location. Excellent value for money

Pros: Friendly staff and fellow travellers.

Cons: Not used to having as many in a room. Felt cramped and a bit like a rabbit warren. Only for good signage would never have got my way around.

Pros: Location was good

Cons: Noise in the morning

Cons: Was told I wasnt booked in even though I was ,didnt get into my room until after 3am , wouldnt refund.

Pros: Great hostel, located in the main area, close to pubs and restaurants. We had a private room with ensuite. It was quiet, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was help yourself to cereal, toast, tea and coffee. I'd recommend this as a great option for anyone on a budget or looking for somewhere close to the centre of town that's clean and comfortable.

Pros: Clean, good internet, great location.

Cons: Considering the weather, I need a warmer duvet.

Pros: Good location, Great staff. Really recommend live here

Pros: It is in Galway city and close in a cafe and pubs.

Cons: In the night time when I came to hostel in hall. But I have a card for doors to opened. A man asked me for my name and he checks on computer. Then I went to bed.

Pros: The location is magnificient. It is next to the famous Quay Street where all the action takes place. It is relatively cheap though.

Cons: Sanitaries could have been cleaner. But for hostel-standards it was ok.

Pros: Very nice apartment with comfortable bed located in the heart of Galway.

Cons: The shower is not very good as only few water is coming. The pub in front of the apartment was really loud at night so it was hard to sleep.

Pros: Staff were so nice! Beds were so comfortable, great location for a night out

Cons: Didn't realise when the breakfast finished but that's our own fault, no soap or hand towel in the bathroom but we survived

Pros: Our window was facing the main Quay street and was pretty loud. But the location is fantastic. We just wore ear plugs and we were fine.