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The Nest Boutique Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Grattan Beach

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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107-109 Upper Salthill Road, Galway
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University Hospital Galway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪4 min drive‬

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  • Sleeps 1
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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Galway

Located in Salthill, The Nest Boutique Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Grattan Beach and National Aquarium of Galway. This 22-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Leisureland - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Galway - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 9 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪ground & co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hooked - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Tart Co - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Nest Boutique Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Grattan Beach
Guests of The Nest Boutique Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. If you drive, put free offsite parking to good use. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Free toiletries are also included. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

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.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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

Nest Boutique Hostel Galway
Nest Boutique Hostel
Nest Boutique Galway
Nest Boutique
The Nest Hostel Galway
The Nest Boutique Hostel Galway
The Nest Boutique Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Nest Boutique Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

The Nest Boutique Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around The Nest Boutique Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Salthill, just steps from Caesar's Palace, and within a 10-minute walk of Grattan Beach and Salthill Promenade. You'll also find Quay Street and Eyre Square within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does The Nest Boutique Hostel have a casino at the property?

No, The Nest Boutique Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is The Nest Boutique Hostel good for couples?

Amenities at this hostel that appeal to couples include a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Nest Boutique Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Nest Boutique Hostel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Nest Boutique Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Nest Boutique Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at The Nest Boutique Hostel.

The Nest Boutique Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 424 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 424 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 424 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 424 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 424 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location and comfortable room.

Great location! Close to Galway City center and easy to find. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hostel in a good area of Galway with convenient public transit or parking options! Would definitely stay at again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cute place, wonderful coffee and nice breakfast.

The nest was adorable, quirky, and the staff was lovely. Loved the location. The morning coffee for breakfast was the best we had in Ireland. The rooms were tiny but efficient. The bathroom was one of the smallest I’ve ever seen, and I wish the gave more towels for the floor because the shower got all over everything/ toilet and all. But for a hostel, it was completely functional and clean and worked. The walls are thin, bring ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, comfortable, clean, and spacious room. There was no parking available at the property when we arrived and the reception wasn’t that welcoming when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marijke

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a decent hostel, was on the ground level by the door so we heard a lot of in and out noise throughout the night, not ac and was really hot in the room for sleeping with the window open it didn’t help. Room was clean and big, pillows were very thin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place in a walkable neighborhood with lots of restaurants, access to the beach near the light house
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not a hostel person at all but I had a great stay at The Nest - the staff were friendly and helpful, everything was clean, beds were super comfy, and most importantly it was quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not an ordinary hostel, it is a great hostel with room like a hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Boutique hostel offers comfy, quiet private rooms

The place was clean, very well kept. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a great deal and food was good. Location was great! Ample street parking. Laundry facilities available for fee with detergent available to use. While still a social place, this hostel seemed to suit the non-traditional hostel goers quite well.
Private en suite
Private en suite
View to the Atlantic Way
Breakfast and shared space
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, close to water
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in a hostel and I must say I really enjoyed staying at The Nest, a very funky place, very clean and quiet, parking for my rental car and many shops, pubs and restaurants in walking distance. The ladies I met in the 6 person, women only dorm room were so nice and respectful of privacy and space, but also engaging if you wanted to have a chat. The bunks, mine upper, were cozy, yet roomy with curtains to draw if you wanted privacy, beds, blankets and pillows were comfy. I ordered the breakfast included, which was really good, with a French press for coffee, cheese, yogurt, cereal, toast, fruit etc. The Nest is located in an area over the bridge from the main town of Galway called Salt Hill, buy the water with a beach, Galway is a half hour walk, beautiful on a nice day. Salt Hill has many shops, restaurants and pubs, I wandered over to one for live music, very cool inside. The town of Galway is a must. I would highly recommend the Nest as a great hostel to stay in as a 61 year old woman I was apprehensive, but had the best time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Nice Accommodation

Excellent location, clean facilities and fast check in. Room waa comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean. Comfortable bed. Beautiful decor. Check-in was friendly and fast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room. Basic but good breakfast. Friendly helpful staff great location so close to bus route and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, impeccable facilities and top tier hostel. The staff were so warm and welcoming, ensuring that I had a comfortable stay. Exceeded all of my expectations !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic and affordable. The Nest exceeded our expectations. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facilities along with the double room was gorgeous, modern, cozy and clean. Bus stop from town literally at the door step, and the one going towards the city centre only a couple of minutes away. Cannot recommend this enough, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025