About this property

Located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station, Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel overlooks Eyre Square. With free WiFi, printing, and luggage storage, the hostel also offers continental breakfast and a shared lounge. The reception staff can arrange tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Aran Islands. Offering landmark and city views, the dorms come with a wardrobe and access to a shared bathroom and toilet. The hostel also offers laundry facilities and vending machines. There is also a tour desk with free maps and ticket service. Local attractions include Lynch Castle, 4 minutes’ away, Galway Cathedral, 9 minutes’ walk away and the Spanish Arch, 7 minutes’ walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the best rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Options with:

    • City view

    • Landmark view


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Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$145 for 3 nights
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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$145 for 3 nights
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  • 1 bunk bed
258 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Landmark view
City view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Toilet
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Kitchenware
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$48 per night
Price US$145
Excluded: 13.5 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 6 left
  • 1 bunk bed
258 feet²
Private kitchen
Landmark view
City view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$48 per night
Price US$145
Excluded: 13.5 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 1 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bhumik
    India India
    Everything about that, the location is best, all the staff members are kind and friendly, cleanliness, all the required facilities are there.
  • Sharon
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, lovely staff, endless tea n coffee. Great atmosphere, breakfast was lovely.
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Great facilities, free breakfast was awesome, clean bathrooms and dorms, kitchen was great, and the staff are amazing, super friendly and social. Very convenient location as well.
  • Rio
    Australia Australia
    Great location, lovely staff. Clean facilities and had everything we needed for an overnight stay. Free breakfast also nice.
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent experience and thank you Tom for being super courteous and helpful. John
  • Irmina
    Poland Poland
    Great hostel experience, good location, two minutes from the station. Nice room, clean bathrooms, bed curtains, lights and sockets were very useful. Good breakfast served every morning.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location. Brilliant breakfast. Clean throughout. Superb staff.
  • Gust
    Belgium Belgium
    The friendly staff made our stay very enjoyable! Also enough options at breakfast en clean facilities.
  • Sophie
    Monaco Monaco
    Everything was great. It is a small hostel so I felt very confortable. I was traveling alone and slept in a 5 female bedroom. -Storage for luggage before check-in and after check-out. -Nice breakfast -Individual locked cabin with a closed...
  • Bridie
    Australia Australia
    One of the greatest hostels I’ve stayed at!!! Beds great, bedrooms great, kitchen and common room great, DELISH free breakfast, great staff, great vibe. Grreat location.

Property surroundings

House rules

Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. That's about US$58. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that photographic identification is required by all guests checking in.

A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.