Great staff. Hot showers. Beds alright. Close to everything. Breakfast included. Fairly clean. Tea/coffee all day long free (if you are a fan of instant - I am not). What else do you want? Alas, it's a bit noisy. The train station is near, the road busy and the entrance door quite heavy. Some longterm residents are there. It doesn't... More

This is one of the best hostels I've been in Ireland. Location is perfect, close to all the main sights, although it is in a blind alley that isn't very nice. Car could be a problem in Galway since all the city has ticket parking, private parkings costs 20€ all day and traffic is a complete madness. We got far... More

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Galway hostel for 2 nights in June. The location is great! Just a 15 minute walk away from Tesco's and lots of restaurants and pubs nearby. They didn't have a private so we booked a 4 person dorm. The rooms are a bit tight but it ended up being just the 2 of... More

This place definitely gets number one for its location..right on Eyre Square. Rooms were fine too, perhaps a little cramped but sure you'll have that..generally quite clean, only thing is the disinfectant/cleaner they use to clean the place with is really strong smelling. Other than that though cool place. oh and a few seats on the balcony would be nice... More

I stayed in this hostel for 2 nights this month with a group of 9 (17-19 yrs). The location was brilliant, right on Eyre square close to the night life and restaurants yet quiet. The room/toilets/showers rooms/kitchen were all clean and the showers were warm. Breakfast is served (included in the price), consists of toast and breakfast cereals and is... More

I stayed with a friend of mine at this hostel last weekend for the whole weekend. Galway city hostel is situated in the city center, in the main square of Galway called Eyre Square. You have the bus station infront of and the tourist office two minutes walking. The main street is just 5 minutes walking. The staff are great... More