Top Hostels in Galway
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Best-rated
Galway City Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.88 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
The Galway hostel is just 1.1 km from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground and a short way from such cultural venues as the Wolfe Tone Bridge. The local authority Galway City Museum is 9 minutes' walk from the property.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, which stands not far from this hostel.
Galway City Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.88 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Galway City Hostel
The Galway hostel is just 1.1 km from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground and a short way from such cultural venues as the Wolfe Tone Bridge. The local authority Galway City Museum is 9 minutes' walk from the property.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, which stands not far from this hostel.
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Guest favorite
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 12.61 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Located just 1.3 km from the National University of Ireland, the budget hostel is also in a prime touristic area of Galway. Lough Atalia is in the immediate vicinity of Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025, while the Lynch's Castle is only 5 minutes' walk away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Salmon Weir Bridge, which is 0.7 km away.
Providing a safe box, a multi-channel television, certain rooms also include a sitting area and a kitchenette.
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 12.61 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025
Located just 1.3 km from the National University of Ireland, the budget hostel is also in a prime touristic area of Galway. Lough Atalia is in the immediate vicinity of Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025, while the Lynch's Castle is only 5 minutes' walk away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Salmon Weir Bridge, which is 0.7 km away.
Providing a safe box, a multi-channel television, certain rooms also include a sitting area and a kitchenette.
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Beach access
The Nest Boutique Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Offerring a location not far from the public park "Eyre Square", this Galway hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Eglinton Canal, which is 0.8 km away. The hostel is within 30 minutes' walk of the Roman Galway Catholic Cathedral.
The Nest Boutique hostel is 500 m from Salthill Beaches and within a few blocks of Galway Atlantaquaria Aquarium.
The Nest Boutique Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
The Nest Boutique Hostel
Offerring a location not far from the public park "Eyre Square", this Galway hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Eglinton Canal, which is 0.8 km away. The hostel is within 30 minutes' walk of the Roman Galway Catholic Cathedral.
The Nest Boutique hostel is 500 m from Salthill Beaches and within a few blocks of Galway Atlantaquaria Aquarium.
Cheap Hostels in Galway
Snoozles Galway City Centre
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 13.76 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Table tennis
- Sun terrace
The Galway hostel is just 1.5 km from the National University of Ireland and 950 metres from such cultural venues as the Salmon Weir Bridge. Lough Atalia is within reach of Snoozles Galway City Centre hostel, while the Galway Bay is a 14-minute walk away.
This Galway property is also situated only 650 m from the Lynch's Castle.
Snoozles Galway City Centre
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 13.76 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Table tennis
- Sun terrace
Snoozles Galway City Centre
The Galway hostel is just 1.5 km from the National University of Ireland and 950 metres from such cultural venues as the Salmon Weir Bridge. Lough Atalia is within reach of Snoozles Galway City Centre hostel, while the Galway Bay is a 14-minute walk away.
This Galway property is also situated only 650 m from the Lynch's Castle.
The Dawson Hostel Galway
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
The comfortable hostel is 2 km from the Salthill Promenade and 1 km from such cultural venues as the Galway Arts Centre. The Salmon Weir Bridge is located a stone's throw from the Galway property.
The Dawson Hostel Galway is situated within 600 metres of the Expansive green-domed Galway Catholic Cathedral.
The Dawson Hostel Galway
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
The Dawson Hostel Galway
The comfortable hostel is 2 km from the Salthill Promenade and 1 km from such cultural venues as the Galway Arts Centre. The Salmon Weir Bridge is located a stone's throw from the Galway property.
The Dawson Hostel Galway is situated within 600 metres of the Expansive green-domed Galway Catholic Cathedral.
University Of Galway Rooms
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tennis court
Situated 3.3 km from the Seapoint Leisure, the Galway hostel is 2.1 km from such sports venues as the Galway City Karting track. In addition, the Galway Market can be found around 30 minutes on foot from the hostel.
The Expansive green-domed Galway Catholic Cathedral, a prominent religious site, is 2.2 km from this accommodation.
University Of Galway Rooms
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tennis court
University Of Galway Rooms
Situated 3.3 km from the Seapoint Leisure, the Galway hostel is 2.1 km from such sports venues as the Galway City Karting track. In addition, the Galway Market can be found around 30 minutes on foot from the hostel.
The Expansive green-domed Galway Catholic Cathedral, a prominent religious site, is 2.2 km from this accommodation.
Youth Hostels in Galway
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The Woodquay Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Guests of the hostel can discover the Port of Galway, located only 1.1 km away, or visit sports venues like the Galway City Karting track, which is only 1.2 km away. Collegiate Parish Church of St Nicholas of Myra, a nearby place of worship, is not far from the Galway hostel.
The Woodquay hostel is merely 5 minutes on foot from the Great Escape Rooms and merely 600 metres from the public park "Eyre Square".
The Woodquay Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The Woodquay Hostel
Guests of the hostel can discover the Port of Galway, located only 1.1 km away, or visit sports venues like the Galway City Karting track, which is only 1.2 km away. Collegiate Parish Church of St Nicholas of Myra, a nearby place of worship, is not far from the Galway hostel.
The Woodquay hostel is merely 5 minutes on foot from the Great Escape Rooms and merely 600 metres from the public park "Eyre Square".
The Common Knowledge Centre
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
The hostel is located about 10 minutes' drive from the Burren Centre and 3.8 km from the disused Kilfenora Cathedral. In addition, the 4.6m-high West Cross can be found 3.7 km from the Kilfenora hostel.
The Doreen Drennan Art Studio is among the cultural highlights close to The Common Knowledge Centre hostel, situated approximately a 15-minute drive away.
The Common Knowledge Centre
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
The Common Knowledge Centre
The hostel is located about 10 minutes' drive from the Burren Centre and 3.8 km from the disused Kilfenora Cathedral. In addition, the 4.6m-high West Cross can be found 3.7 km from the Kilfenora hostel.
The Doreen Drennan Art Studio is among the cultural highlights close to The Common Knowledge Centre hostel, situated approximately a 15-minute drive away.
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Beach access
Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Situated within 6 km of the 1835 O'Brien's Observation Tower, the Doolin hostel is 2.2 km from such sports venues as the public Doolin Pitch & Putt Golf Course. In addition, the 16th - century hilltop Doonagore Castle can be found within 25 minutes' walk of the hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the two-stage tower house "Ballinalacken Castle", which stands 4.3 km from the property.
Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin
Situated within 6 km of the 1835 O'Brien's Observation Tower, the Doolin hostel is 2.2 km from such sports venues as the public Doolin Pitch & Putt Golf Course. In addition, the 16th - century hilltop Doonagore Castle can be found within 25 minutes' walk of the hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the two-stage tower house "Ballinalacken Castle", which stands 4.3 km from the property.
Hostels in Downtown Galway
Ben Lettery Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
The hostel is also around 10 minutes by car from the open-air museum "Connemara Heritage and History Centre".
In proximity to this Ballynahinch hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the freshwater Ballynahinch Lake, which is 6 km away.
Ben Lettery Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
Ben Lettery Hostel
The hostel is also around 10 minutes by car from the open-air museum "Connemara Heritage and History Centre".
In proximity to this Ballynahinch hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the freshwater Ballynahinch Lake, which is 6 km away.
Wild Atlantic Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Terrace
The Killary Fjord is a 10-minute ride from this hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the freshwater Doo Lough Lake, which is 3.5 km away.
Wild Atlantic Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Terrace
Wild Atlantic Hostel
The Killary Fjord is a 10-minute ride from this hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the freshwater Doo Lough Lake, which is 3.5 km away.
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Beach access
Old Mill Holiday Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf course
The hostel is nestled in the centre of Westport, in close proximity to the Saint Mary's Westport. Old Mill Holiday hostel is about 25 minutes on foot from the Quay Gallery.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Clew Bay Heritage Centre, which is 2 km away.
Old Mill Holiday Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf course
Old Mill Holiday Hostel
The hostel is nestled in the centre of Westport, in close proximity to the Saint Mary's Westport. Old Mill Holiday hostel is about 25 minutes on foot from the Quay Gallery.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Clew Bay Heritage Centre, which is 2 km away.
Hostels in Galway with Car Parking
Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
The hostel is in the very heart of the city centre, with access to the otherworldly Poulnabrone dolmen, located around 10 minutes away by car. This Carron hostel is also 2.2 km from Cahercommaun Ringfort.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the medieval ring Caherconnell Stone Fort, which stands 15 minutes' drive from the Carron property.
Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation
The hostel is in the very heart of the city centre, with access to the otherworldly Poulnabrone dolmen, located around 10 minutes away by car. This Carron hostel is also 2.2 km from Cahercommaun Ringfort.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the medieval ring Caherconnell Stone Fort, which stands 15 minutes' drive from the Carron property.
Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
The hostel is 3.7 km from Doolin Limestone Cave and only 600 m from such cultural venues as the Doreen Drennan Art Studio. This Lisdoonvarna hostel is situated approximately 10 minutes by car from Beauty of the Burren Walks.
The disused Kilfenora Cathedral, a prominent religious site, is within 7 km of the Lisdoonvarna accommodation.
Certain rooms at Sleepzone Clare - The Burren hostel come with a safe, a personal computer, as well as coffee/tea making equipment for self-catering purposes.
Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel
The hostel is 3.7 km from Doolin Limestone Cave and only 600 m from such cultural venues as the Doreen Drennan Art Studio. This Lisdoonvarna hostel is situated approximately 10 minutes by car from Beauty of the Burren Walks.
The disused Kilfenora Cathedral, a prominent religious site, is within 7 km of the Lisdoonvarna accommodation.
Certain rooms at Sleepzone Clare - The Burren hostel come with a safe, a personal computer, as well as coffee/tea making equipment for self-catering purposes.
Otter Hostel Connemara
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
The hostel is 4.4 km from the Killary Sheep Farm and 6 km from such cultural venues as The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum. The Killary Harbour can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of this Leenaun hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the freshwater Lough Fee Lake, which is 2.9 km away.
Otter Hostel Connemara
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Otter Hostel Connemara
The hostel is 4.4 km from the Killary Sheep Farm and 6 km from such cultural venues as The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum. The Killary Harbour can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of this Leenaun hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the freshwater Lough Fee Lake, which is 2.9 km away.
Hostels in Galway with Private Rooms
Lakeland House
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf course
- Garden area
This Cong hostel is around 10 minutes' walk from Lough Corrib and around 25 minutes' walk from the Ashford Castle. The hostel is situated merely 1.6 km from the Royal Abbey of Cong.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Quiet Man Museum, which is nearly 20 minutes' walk away.
Lakeland House
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf course
- Garden area
Lakeland House
This Cong hostel is around 10 minutes' walk from Lough Corrib and around 25 minutes' walk from the Ashford Castle. The hostel is situated merely 1.6 km from the Royal Abbey of Cong.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Quiet Man Museum, which is nearly 20 minutes' walk away.
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Beach access
Laneway Hostel Lahinch
- Restaurant
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Welcome drink
- Live entertainment
This hostel is 3.4 km from the Liscannor and 3.7 km from such cultural venues as the Courthouse Gallery. The Morrison Art Gallery is located just near the Lahinch hostel.
The Lahinch Beach can also be found a 5-minute walk away.
Laneway Hostel Lahinch
- Restaurant
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Welcome drink
- Live entertainment
Laneway Hostel Lahinch
This hostel is 3.4 km from the Liscannor and 3.7 km from such cultural venues as the Courthouse Gallery. The Morrison Art Gallery is located just near the Lahinch hostel.
The Lahinch Beach can also be found a 5-minute walk away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Galway, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Galway City Hostel |
9.0 / 10 (1347 Reviews) |
From 29$ | |
| Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 |
8.9 / 10 (3646 Reviews) |
From 30$ | |
| The Nest Boutique Hostel |
8.8 / 10 (2672 Reviews) |
From 29$ | |
| Snoozles Galway City Centre |
8.7 / 10 (1838 Reviews) |
From 57$ | |
| The Dawson Hostel Galway |
8.1 / 10 (3093 Reviews) |
From 26$ |
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