When visiting Galway, Galway City Hostel & Bar is a great choice to consider. 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
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 4 minutes' walk from Shop Street.
Galway City Hostel & Bar Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2024
christopher
christopher, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 November 2024
Alexis
Alexis, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
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
Katie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2024
What a grand stay!! This was my first solo trip ever and i felt very safe, taken care of, and welcomed beyond my belief. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay- or better staff. I know y’all pay them extra to be kind to me ;) House on the water, boat in the window- the american dream baby. I love you Galway- & others. Mwuah!! -L
lilease
lilease, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 August 2024
Honor
Honor, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Galway getaway
Staff is great, helpful and accommodating. Great location and breakfast made the start of the day nice
Rudy
Rudy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
A Fantastic Hostel To Stay At. Very Clean. Wonderful staff. Beautiful Breakfast daily. Central to everything. Main Bus port straight opposite. Perfect storage. Able to have a bag of washing washed and dried cheaply.
Overall l thoroughly enjoyed My stay
Leanne
Leanne, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2024
Great location. The bed and blankets were comfy. Room stayed a good temperature despite 5 people. The bathrooms were clean and tidy.
Terri
Terri, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
11 July 2024
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
Nia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2024
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2024
Very convenient, clean, and the employees were so warm and kind
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
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
Jess, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 June 2024
Great staff, they were friendly and professional.
Comfortable common area.
Allan
Allan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2024
Really nice for a hostel. Very clean and lots of extras.
sue
sue, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Convenient location near the center of Galway. Short walk to the shopping and restaurant district. The hostel was well kempt with friendly and accommodating staff. There is no parking at the hostel, but there are plenty of parking garage options nearby. The one negative is that the room with 4 beds was small with little space to maneuver in even when there was just 2 people present. For a one night stay as a solo traveler, it was well worth it for its central location.
Dovydas
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 May 2024
There is a parking lot for the train just about 100 meters from the entrance that has overnight parking for €6.50. the staff was amazing and the group activities are absolutely worth doing for the experience. Great location in the city with tons of options around for whatever you could want to do.
My only complaint would be that staying in a Hostel a lot of us were ready to check out by 6 or 7am and there is no way to self check out so we all were waiting around for several hours which did put a damper on my early morning plans.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2024
Great friendly staff, exceptional breakfast for a hostel. Location is great!
Bofang
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10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2024
Had a wonderful time, very central and the staff is very nice, friendly and helpful
Karine
Karine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
14 April 2024
Kailee
Kailee, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 April 2024
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
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 April 2024
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 March 2024
Really great spot to stay and meet other travelers. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Doors are bit loud but otherwise, lovely place to stay.
Delia
Delia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 February 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 February 2024
The toilet stalls are almost unusable they are so small.