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Galway City Hostel & Bar

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and a bar

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Staircase
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Bed in 6-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 5-Person Female Shared Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 16-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Person Female Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 12-Person Mixed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Galway

Located in Galway City Centre, Galway City Hostel & Bar is adjacent to Eyre Square and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Galway Harbour. This 8-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shop Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Quay Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 1 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Skeff - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Brasserie - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Galway City Hostel & Bar

Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and a bar
Galway City Hostel & Bar features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Offsite parking is available for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this adults-only hostel include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Ovens, stovetops, and dishwashers are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is 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

Is free cancellation available at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Galway City Hostel & Bar offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Galway City Hostel & Bar?

This hostel is situated in Galway City Centre, just steps from Eyre Square and Shop Street, and within a short walk of Lynch's Castle. You'll also find Galway Harbour and Quay Street less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

No, there isn't parking at the hostel but you'll find nearby parking with discounts available.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar feature a casino?

No, Galway City Hostel & Bar doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Galway City Hostel & Bar good for couples?

At this adults-only hostel, couples will appreciate amenities like a bar and free breakfast plus some rooms include city views.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Galway City Hostel & Bar offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Galway City Hostel & Bar.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Galway City Hostel & Bar.

Galway City Hostel & Bar Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great . Food , people and very clean !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cailey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great hostel. Made great friends. Rooms were nice. Space was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Melodie Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a relatively nice stay however they should mention it’s student housing during the school year so lots of students. Which is fine but wasn’t the vibe I was going for. Also the bar attached plays until about 11pm so found the area relatively noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Oak Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights abacus was fantastic. Good hot showers, great linens and towel, generous pancake breakfast and offer group activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff here were very friendly. The location is great as it’s near the train station and the centre of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location to both bus and train stations, very cramped facilities starting at front door with 2 sets narrow stairs to reach tiny “office”, narrow hallways and toilet stalls barely big enough to turn around in. Hot room during day. Small in-room A/C unit goes on at 8PM and off at 8AM but needed to open small windows x 2 to cool off room of 5 people to be able to sleep. Small community kitchen/breakfast area/gathering spot. 95% clean - showers could have been better. Bunk beds were comfortable, safe facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right beside Eyre Square. Breakfast was delicious continental. Lovely brown bread. Shower room was fine, a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Henderson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Decent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chayce

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Galway and beyond.

Place was very friendly. Staff were very helpful especially Tom and Kerry.Very close to city, trains and buses.Also for trips to Aran islands. Not the cheapest of breaks but occasional bargains could be had. My bus home to Shannon and from Knock to Galway were outside the hostel,so no need to be anxious
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. Definitely will rebook if I come back to Galway
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
they really want to make sure you’re safe, Tom especially did extra measures to make sure younger people and women were safe and it was very clean and excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere was fantastic. I am a solo traveler and absolutely loved my experience here. I met some amazing new friends and the staff was also incredible and easy to talk to. The living area reallt lent itself to being an easy place to meet new people.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot. Staff were very friendly and helpful when I asked for some local options. Breakfast was provided which was a nice surprise. Beds had individual curtains around the bunks, which my previous hostel did not. The additional privacy was welcomed. Parking options were a little bit of a walk, but manageable if you require it like I did. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfy hostel

Wonderful staff and very friendly. I felt very same and like staying with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot by Eyre Square. All attractions are in walking diatance including the Latin Quarter & Galway Cathedral! The staff really make you feel like family! High recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was met with a very warm welcome by the worker at the check in desk. Clean, comfy bed. Was room is a good size. Even though I didn't really use the common area, it was well equipped and a good size for the size of the hostel. It's location is perfect for exploring the city. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025