Name: Galway City Hostel
Address: Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway, 00000, IE

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Catalina

First time staying in a hostel. We optioned for private room with two sets of bunkbeds. It was clean comfortable. The bathrooms were clean breakfast was offered. 100% We would stay here again.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2026

Magalie

Lets start with the positive: modern and new hostel. The common area was spacious, luminous, confortable. The handed us towels wich was a nice touch. Breakfast was lovely, they had pancakes, yogourt and fruit cups…
On the other hand, no elevators, so if you have big luggages it can be a challenge. The configuration of the room when there is 12 people in it, is not practical. There is not enough space, its lacking practical Space, hooks, shelves… Also, there was only two bathroom for 12 people on this floor. There were also very very nice. There was no where to get prepared. But they did provide hair dryer, straightener if needed. Walking distance to everything

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Kendyl

one of the most fun and social hostels i’ve stayed in. staff and guests were so nice and welcoming and they had great services. the location was also great as it’s very central and close to a lot of cool and popular places. i will absolutely stay here again if i find myself back in galway :)

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Kathryn

Very friendly and informative check in with Tom. Building was well kept and clean. Great location!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

piper

first time in a hostel!! stayed w 5 other gals and it was very nice. clean, safe, great area, great price

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Catherine

Clean room, central location, well equipped kitchen, friendly and helpful staff, nice pancakes for breakfast

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Mahala

Very clean, tons of amenities, great activities and super friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Jacob

Everything was great . Food , people and very clean !!!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Kyla

Such a great hostel. Made great friends. Rooms were nice. Space was clean.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

Melodie Michelle

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.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

jane

Very friendly and helpful staff
Great location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Cathleen

I stayed 2 nights abacus was fantastic. Good hot showers, great linens and towel, generous pancake breakfast and offer group activities.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

The staff here were very friendly. The location is great as it’s near the train station and the centre of the city.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

Patricia

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

James

Right beside Eyre Square.
Breakfast was delicious continental. Lovely brown bread.
Shower room was fine, a little dated.

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2025

Robert

Good location. Decent breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Ariel

Awesome place. Definitely will rebook if I come back to Galway

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Kate

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

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Melissa

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Jesse

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Yara

Clean and comfy hostel

Wonderful staff and very friendly. I felt very same and like staying with family.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Jorge

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Richard

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Lili

The Galway City Hostel was in a perfect location near the main shopping area and bus station but surprisingly quiet inside. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. The facilities were very clean and the breakfast they provided was yummy.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Karl

Exactly where you need it to be

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2025

Martin

Brilliant

Nice clean central Hostel - friendly efficient staff and compact but comfy common area….
👍

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

James

Lovely wee gaff.

Cosy, lovely staff, great location in relation to the city, fab spot.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2025

Gabriel

Great stay, but far from cheap

great location, very nice breakfast, friendly staff, all very clean. But also you pay for it - it's one of the most expensive hostels around, and this was February

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2025

Akena

Great hostal in a great location with activities for guests.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

Yarid

Fabulous stay

Amazing staff, clean, location was fantastic, great free breakfast and super safe.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Evan

Extremely nice place and friendly staff. Highly recommend staying here if given the chance!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Hareesha

Great property!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Katie

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:)

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2024

lilease

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

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Rudy

Galway getaway

Staff is great, helpful and accommodating. Great location and breakfast made the start of the day nice

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Leanne

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

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2024

Terri

Great location. The bed and blankets were comfy. Room stayed a good temperature despite 5 people. The bathrooms were clean and tidy.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2024

Nia

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 :)

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

Rachel

Very convenient, clean, and the employees were so warm and kind

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Jess

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..!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Allan

Great staff, they were friendly and professional.
Comfortable common area.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2024

sue

Really nice for a hostel. Very clean and lots of extras.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Dovydas

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2024

Matthew

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

Bofang

Great friendly staff, exceptional breakfast for a hostel. Location is great!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2024

Karine

Had a wonderful time, very central and the staff is very nice, friendly and helpful

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2024

Elizabeth

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 !

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2024

Delia

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2024

Jewel

The toilet stalls are almost unusable they are so small.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2024

Gabrielle

Wonderful staff and clean rooms, excellent location. The breakfast was also amazing and extensive. Cannot recommend more!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2023

Taylor

Great hostel for staying in the city on a budget. I had interactions with multiple staff members and they could not have been more helpful or friendly. Made my stay so comfortable. Pub walk with other local hostels every night.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2023

Kelsi

The hostel is right in the middle of Galway and walking distance to all of the pubs and shops. I took part in a pub crawl which was really fun and I highly recommend. What a great time and great hostel.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2023

Arlyn

Close to everything you can possibly want to do

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2023

Cindy

Great location

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2023

Verified traveler

Hot and noisy.

I caught covid in the shared dorm. The dorm was very warm even in autumn temperatures. The dorm is right over a pub that has live music even in a Monday so it is quite noisy.
Otherwise it was a good place to stay.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Pam

This was a perfect location in the center of town, right above a fun pub. Staff was incredibly present, friendly and helpful. Breakfast and coffee included, discount on a nearby parking garage was really nice. Lockers and a padlock are provided to keep items safe. Also towels are provided. Privacy curtains on the bunks in shared rooms were very appreciated. Next time, I'd bring my own little travel fan for some airflow and white noise.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2023

kathleen

Haven’t been to heaps of hostels to compare but this one is nicer for sure. Friendly staff, bathrooms checked every hour, curtains around the bed, close to everything in town.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2023

Alan

It was my second time to stay very recently enjoyed it as much the first time the staff are excellent and a great vibe and so central to galway highly recommend it as a hostel well done guys

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2023

Alan

Was a good stay bit of a mix up as regards the booking I wanted to be in at least 6 bed dorm but was showing 12 bed the 6 was available for night not the second seemingly there is a 4 bed dorm which would suit better but lovely stay and would stop again staff were excellent and very accommodating which made the experience more enjoyable so YES WELL DONE WILL STAY AGAIN

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2023

Sean

The hostel was in a good location and the staff was really friendly

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Margo

I had such an incredible experience staying at Galway City Hostel—this was the last leg of a two week trip to Europe for me, and it was my first time traveling out of the states. I had friends from home with me for other portions of the trip, but was traveling solo when I hit Galway. I could not imagine how I could’ve felt more at home and welcomed here. I had a blast on the pub crawl lead by Luke, guessing people’s zodiac signs with Tom, and getting to know everyone who was around while I was. There’s something special going on at Galway City Hostel!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2023

Verified traveler

Amazing

Amazing staff eapecially Tom and all good services! We definitely come again !

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2022

Megan

Best hostel of my whole trip

Everyone who worked there was super nice, there’s a kitchen to cook in and they have a pub crawl. I was easily able to make friends here.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2022

Ariel

Great hotel and breakfast was awesome!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2021

Kathryn

Excellent location!! Very accommodating staff!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2021

Jen

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

It was awesome! Super convenient if arriving by train and incredibly helpful staff (Brian is the best!!!) I worked during the days from the common room and honestly couldn't have been more comfortable. 100% recommend! My only comment would be to make sure you grab your own booze since they don't have any on-site for purchase but there is a store 2 steps away.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2017

Emma

Very clean and friendly. Plugs at each bed were a nice addition.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2017

Lana

All round fantastic!

A fantastic hostel in every respect. Central location to the city and bars, and a sneeze from the train station. A well presented reception and common room, with friendly, engaging, and helpful staff. The rooms were clean and tidy, and the bed/linen comfortable and clean. PowerPoints and lights available bedside. The amenities were functional, clean, and ensured privacy. Showers had great pressure and hot water, great after those cool days. Wifi was reliable. The breakfast was plentiful and had a good range of options. There is nothing negative about this hostel; it is a fantastic operation!

I would highly recommend this hostel to any traveller.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2017

Justin

One of the nicest hostels I stayed at throughout Ireland.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Great hostel

The location was really nice, only main inconvenience is there's no elevator. I stayed in the big room and it was good, privacy curtains and each bed had a charging station and light. The ensure bathroom was really convenient with 3 showers and 2 toilets available. Breakfast was good with homemade bread and it's nice that they offer a €2 dinner to enjoy with an employee.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2016

Courtney

Nice hostel with central location

This hostel has a great location in the center of Galway. The facilities are clean and comfortable, and the staff are incredibly nice and helpful. I greatly enjoyed my time at Galway City Hostel and I will definitely be returning at some point in the future!

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2016

Lauren

Great for a hostel

We stayed in a 6 bed female dorm. Each bunk had lockable crates underneath, which was nice to put any valuables. No elevators, but the guys at the front desk (Mark and Brian) were great in helping us take our bags up and down when we checked in and out. Since we were staying for three nights, after our first night we were able to move down to the available bottom bunks, but my friend's didn't have the sheets changed on it so we had to ask for it to be changed in the evening. As far as hostels go, it was fairly quiet at nights. Bathrooms were clean but had no ventilation, so it seemed super muggy and humid the whole time. Location couldn't have been better! It's right in Eyre Square, just a few minutes walk from all of the shops and pubs. Breakfast was ok (scones, brown bread, toast, tea, coffee, and cereal). The nice thing was that they had soy milk, which was great for me since I'm lactose intolerant. They had 2 euro dinners each night, which we didn't try, but seemed great. I'd suggest staying there to someone who wanted a hostel experience. One girl in our room had been there for almost two months, which I think speaks to the hostel. For me it was a bit pricey for a hostel, but better than hotel prices.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2016

John

Best Hostel I have ever stayed!

This was rated the best Hostel in Ireland of 2015 for a reason.
Staff consistently goes above and beyond, plus they are all super cool
Staff often cooks full meals for dinner for 2 Euro.
The location is perfect and the amenities are gorgeous.
Also, you are bound to find cool people also staying here.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2016

JUNE

Small group social area, no tv

Very small group social area, small kitchen, no lift. Over an Irish music pub so music coming in the windows til 11pm. We liked this. Private toilets & one minute shower button. Felt Safe, good security, wire basket under bed with your lock. They did our laundry for 8 Euro. Nice staff, cereal, toast. Instant coffee, homemade bread & scones.

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