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1. Galway City Hostel

2. Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025

3. The Nest Boutique Hostel

4. Snoozles Galway City Centre

Cheap Hostels in Galway

5. The Dawson Hostel Galway

6. University Of Galway Rooms

7. The Woodquay Hostel

Youth Hostels in Galway

8. The Common Knowledge Centre

9. Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin

10. Ben Lettery Hostel

Top Hostels in Galway

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Galway City Hostel

Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square
0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 6.97 per day
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Entertainment

The Market welcomes shopping lovers 600 metres away, while the Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde is only a few steps from the Galway hostel. The local authority Galway City Museum is only a 9-minute walk from the property.

This hostel boasts location only steps away from the public park "Eyre Square".

8.9
1310 reviews
~ US$29 / night

Galway City Hostel

0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 6.97 per day
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Entertainment

Galway City Hostel

The Market welcomes shopping lovers 600 metres away, while the Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde is only a few steps from the Galway hostel. The local authority Galway City Museum is only a 9-minute walk from the property.

This hostel boasts location only steps away from the public park "Eyre Square".

8.9
1310 reviews
From US$ 29 / night
  • Best-rated
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Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025

Merchants Road, Eyre Square
0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 12.78 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Billiard tables

Found 16 minutes' walk from the National University of Ireland, the budget hostel is 600 metres from worship locations like Collegiate Parish Church of St Nicholas of Myra. Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 is within easy reach of the Lynch's Castle.

Guests will also find The Market, which is 500 m from this accommodation.

Along with views of the city, the hostel offers 359 rooms, some of which come with a sitting area and a mini-kitchen.

8.9
3534 reviews
~ US$183 / night

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025

0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 12.78 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Billiard tables

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025

Found 16 minutes' walk from the National University of Ireland, the budget hostel is 600 metres from worship locations like Collegiate Parish Church of St Nicholas of Myra. Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 is within easy reach of the Lynch's Castle.

Guests will also find The Market, which is 500 m from this accommodation.

Along with views of the city, the hostel offers 359 rooms, some of which come with a sitting area and a mini-kitchen.

8.9
3534 reviews
From US$ 183 / night
  • Beach access
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The Nest Boutique Hostel

Salthill 107-109 Upper Salthill Road
2.0 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace

This Galway hostel is within 1 km of a Ladies Beach beach. In addition, the Expansive green-domed Galway Catholic Cathedral can be found around a 30-minute walk from the hostel.

The Nest Boutique hostel is a mere 0.6 km from Galway Atlantaquaria Aquarium and just near Salthill Beaches.

8.8
2614 reviews
~ US$29 / night

The Nest Boutique Hostel

2.0 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace

The Nest Boutique Hostel

This Galway hostel is within 1 km of a Ladies Beach beach. In addition, the Expansive green-domed Galway Catholic Cathedral can be found around a 30-minute walk from the hostel.

The Nest Boutique hostel is a mere 0.6 km from Galway Atlantaquaria Aquarium and just near Salthill Beaches.

8.8
2614 reviews
From US$ 29 / night

Cheap Hostels in Galway

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Snoozles Galway City Centre

Forster Street
0.4 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 13.94 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Table tennis
  • Sun terrace

The Market welcomes shopping lovers 0.8 km away, while the Medieval City Walls is just 250 metres from the Galway hostel. The Galway Bay is in proximity to the property.

Also, Snoozles Galway City Centre hostel is only 1.5 km from the National University of Ireland.

8.6
1792 reviews
~ US$57 / night

Snoozles Galway City Centre

0.4 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 13.94 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Table tennis
  • Sun terrace

Snoozles Galway City Centre

The Market welcomes shopping lovers 0.8 km away, while the Medieval City Walls is just 250 metres from the Galway hostel. The Galway Bay is in proximity to the property.

Also, Snoozles Galway City Centre hostel is only 1.5 km from the National University of Ireland.

8.6
1792 reviews
From US$ 57 / night
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The Dawson Hostel Galway

Bothar Na Mban, Woodquay
0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • 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 just a few steps from the Galway property.

To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, which stands 850 metres from this Galway hostel.

8
3206 reviews
~ US$26 / night

The Dawson Hostel Galway

0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • 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 just a few steps from the Galway property.

To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, which stands 850 metres from this Galway hostel.

8
3206 reviews
From US$ 26 / night
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University Of Galway Rooms

Upper Newcastle
2.0 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Tennis court

The Galway hostel is located 3.3 km from the Seapoint Leisure and within 25 minutes' walk of the public park "Eyre Square". Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is 1.9 km from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground.

University Of Galway Rooms hostel invites sports fans to visit the Galway City Karting track, which is approximately 30 minutes' walk away.

8.4
696 reviews
~ US$103 / night

University Of Galway Rooms

2.0 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Tennis court

University Of Galway Rooms

The Galway hostel is located 3.3 km from the Seapoint Leisure and within 25 minutes' walk of the public park "Eyre Square". Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is 1.9 km from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground.

University Of Galway Rooms hostel invites sports fans to visit the Galway City Karting track, which is approximately 30 minutes' walk away.

8.4
696 reviews
From US$ 103 / night

Youth Hostels in Galway

  • Great deal
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The Woodquay Hostel

23/24 Woodquay
0.3 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area

Situated only 600 metres from the public park "Eyre Square", the Galway hostel is not far from such sports venues as the Galway City Karting track. The Woodquay hostel is 0.8 km from the Galway Arts Centre and merely 13 minutes on foot from the Parish of Saint Augustine, Galway.

The nearby cultural landmarks include the Salmon Weir Bridge, which is a mere 250 metres away.

8
2756 reviews
~ US$15 / night

The Woodquay Hostel

0.3 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area

The Woodquay Hostel

Situated only 600 metres from the public park "Eyre Square", the Galway hostel is not far from such sports venues as the Galway City Karting track. The Woodquay hostel is 0.8 km from the Galway Arts Centre and merely 13 minutes on foot from the Parish of Saint Augustine, Galway.

The nearby cultural landmarks include the Salmon Weir Bridge, which is a mere 250 metres away.

8
2756 reviews
From US$ 15 / night

Hostels near Galway

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The Common Knowledge Centre

Boghil, Kilfenora, County Clare - Eircode V95Dk38
31.7 km (19.7 mi) from Galway
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Terrace

The disused Kilfenora Cathedral is approximately 10 minutes by car from the hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the Doreen Drennan Art Studio, which is around 15 minutes' drive away. You can visit sacred sites such as Corpus Christi Church, found 2.9 km from the Kilfenora hostel.

8.9
298 reviews
~ US$80 / night

The Common Knowledge Centre

31.7 km (19.7 mi) from Galway
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Terrace

The Common Knowledge Centre

The disused Kilfenora Cathedral is approximately 10 minutes by car from the hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the Doreen Drennan Art Studio, which is around 15 minutes' drive away. You can visit sacred sites such as Corpus Christi Church, found 2.9 km from the Kilfenora hostel.

8.9
298 reviews
From US$ 80 / night
  • Beach access
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Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin

Doolin
36.1 km (22.4 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf course
  • Sun terrace

Situated about a 15-minute drive from the Stone O'Brien's Observation Tower, the Doolin hostel is a 25-minute walk from such sports venues as the public Doolin Pitch & Putt Golf Course. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is around 6 km from the Moher Hill Open Farm.

Killilagh Church, a prominent religious site, is not far from the property.

8.4
1413 reviews
~ US$86 / night

Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin

36.1 km (22.4 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf course
  • Sun terrace

Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin

Situated about a 15-minute drive from the Stone O'Brien's Observation Tower, the Doolin hostel is a 25-minute walk from such sports venues as the public Doolin Pitch & Putt Golf Course. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is around 6 km from the Moher Hill Open Farm.

Killilagh Church, a prominent religious site, is not far from the property.

8.4
1413 reviews
From US$ 86 / night

Hostels in Downtown Galway

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Ben Lettery Hostel

Connemara Ballynahinch
56.9 km (35.4 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Terrace

The hostel boasts a convenient location around a 10-minute drive from the Dan O'Hara's Homestead Farm, around a 15-minute drive from shopping opportunities such as the Joyce's Craft Shop and Art Gallery. The open - air museum "Connemara Heritage and History Centre" is 4.7 km from this Ballynahinch hostel.

Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the freshwater Ballynahinch Lake, which is approximately a 20-minute drive away.

8.7
640 reviews
~ US$94 / night

Ben Lettery Hostel

56.9 km (35.4 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Terrace

Ben Lettery Hostel

The hostel boasts a convenient location around a 10-minute drive from the Dan O'Hara's Homestead Farm, around a 15-minute drive from shopping opportunities such as the Joyce's Craft Shop and Art Gallery. The open - air museum "Connemara Heritage and History Centre" is 4.7 km from this Ballynahinch hostel.

Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the freshwater Ballynahinch Lake, which is approximately a 20-minute drive away.

8.7
640 reviews
From US$ 94 / night
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Wild Atlantic Hostel

Delphi Adventure Resort
60.5 km (37.6 mi) from Galway
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Terrace

Fin Lough is 600 metres from the comfortable hostel, while the Killary Fjord is approximately 10 minutes away by car.

In proximity to this hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the freshwater Doo Lough Lake, which is 3.5 km away.

8.4
277 reviews
~ US$231 / night

Wild Atlantic Hostel

60.5 km (37.6 mi) from Galway
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Terrace

Wild Atlantic Hostel

Fin Lough is 600 metres from the comfortable hostel, while the Killary Fjord is approximately 10 minutes away by car.

In proximity to this hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the freshwater Doo Lough Lake, which is 3.5 km away.

8.4
277 reviews
From US$ 231 / night
  • Beach access
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Old Mill Holiday Hostel

Barrack Yard, James Street
66.3 km (41.2 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf course

The hostel is nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Westport House Caravan & Camping Park and about a 5-minute drive from such cultural venues as the Clew Bay Heritage Centre. Old Mill Holiday hostel is just 1.9 km from the Quay Gallery.

The property offers access to the Saint Mary's Westport, which is approximately a 10-minute walk away.

7.8
613 reviews
~ US$30 / night

Old Mill Holiday Hostel

66.3 km (41.2 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf course

Old Mill Holiday Hostel

The hostel is nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Westport House Caravan & Camping Park and about a 5-minute drive from such cultural venues as the Clew Bay Heritage Centre. Old Mill Holiday hostel is just 1.9 km from the Quay Gallery.

The property offers access to the Saint Mary's Westport, which is approximately a 10-minute walk away.

7.8
613 reviews
From US$ 30 / night

Hostels in Galway with Car Parking

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Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation

The Burren,
26.8 km (16.7 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Laundry
  • Billiard tables

The comfortable hostel is in the very heart of the city centre, with access to the otherworldly Poulnabrone dolmen, located approximately 10 minutes' drive away. The hostel is also 2.2 km from Cahercommaun Ringfort.

For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Clare'S Rock Self-Catering hostel offers proximity to the medieval ring Caherconnell Stone Fort, which is about 15 minutes' drive away.

8.7
58 reviews
~ US$346 / night

Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation

26.8 km (16.7 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Laundry
  • Billiard tables

Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation

The comfortable hostel is in the very heart of the city centre, with access to the otherworldly Poulnabrone dolmen, located approximately 10 minutes' drive away. The hostel is also 2.2 km from Cahercommaun Ringfort.

For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Clare'S Rock Self-Catering hostel offers proximity to the medieval ring Caherconnell Stone Fort, which is about 15 minutes' drive away.

8.7
58 reviews
From US$ 346 / night
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Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel

Kincora Road
31.8 km (19.7 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf course
  • Garden area

The hostel is 3.7 km from Doolin Limestone Cave and about 5 minutes by car from such cultural venues as the Doreen Drennan Art Studio. This Lisdoonvarna hostel is 4.5 km from Beauty of the Burren Walks.

The disused Kilfenora Cathedral, a prominent religious site, is approximately a 15-minute ride from the Lisdoonvarna accommodation.

8.2
383 reviews
~ US$54 / night

Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel

31.8 km (19.7 mi) from Galway
  • 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 about 5 minutes by car from such cultural venues as the Doreen Drennan Art Studio. This Lisdoonvarna hostel is 4.5 km from Beauty of the Burren Walks.

The disused Kilfenora Cathedral, a prominent religious site, is approximately a 15-minute ride from the Lisdoonvarna accommodation.

8.2
383 reviews
From US$ 54 / night
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Otter Hostel Connemara

Otter Hostel Derrynasliggaun
60.1 km (37.4 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Laundry
  • Sauna
  • Garden area

The welcoming hostel is 4.4 km from the Killary Sheep Farm and within 6 km of such cultural venues as The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum. This Leenaun hostel is also about a 25-minute walk from the Killary Harbour.

The 37-room Otter Hostel Connemara allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the freshwater Lough Fee Lake, located 2.9 km away.

7.7
219 reviews
~ US$133 / night

Otter Hostel Connemara

60.1 km (37.4 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Laundry
  • Sauna
  • Garden area

Otter Hostel Connemara

The welcoming hostel is 4.4 km from the Killary Sheep Farm and within 6 km of such cultural venues as The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum. This Leenaun hostel is also about a 25-minute walk from the Killary Harbour.

The 37-room Otter Hostel Connemara allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the freshwater Lough Fee Lake, located 2.9 km away.

7.7
219 reviews
From US$ 133 / night

Hostels in Galway with Private Rooms

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Lakeland House

Quay Road,
32.9 km (20.4 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf course
  • Garden area

Located approximately 20 minutes' walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the Quiet Man Museum, this Cong hostel is also about 25 minutes' walk from the Ashford Castle. The Royal Abbey of Cong can be reached merely 1.6 km from the hostel.

In proximity to the 13-room Lakeland House hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Inishmicatreer island, which is a 10-minute ride away.

7.4
524 reviews
~ US$33 / night

Lakeland House

32.9 km (20.4 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf course
  • Garden area

Lakeland House

Located approximately 20 minutes' walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the Quiet Man Museum, this Cong hostel is also about 25 minutes' walk from the Ashford Castle. The Royal Abbey of Cong can be reached merely 1.6 km from the hostel.

In proximity to the 13-room Lakeland House hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Inishmicatreer island, which is a 10-minute ride away.

7.4
524 reviews
From US$ 33 / night
  • Beach access
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Laneway Hostel Lahinch

Lahinch Kettle Street
42.8 km (26.6 mi) from Galway
  • Restaurant
  • 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 right around the corner from the welcoming hostel.

Guests will find the Lahinch Beach, which is 5 minutes' walk away.

7.9
42 reviews
~ US$265 / night

Laneway Hostel Lahinch

42.8 km (26.6 mi) from Galway
  • Restaurant
  • 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 right around the corner from the welcoming hostel.

Guests will find the Lahinch Beach, which is 5 minutes' walk away.

7.9
42 reviews
From US$ 265 / night

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

8.9 / 10

(1310 Reviews)

From 29$
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025

8.9 / 10

(3534 Reviews)

From 183$
The Nest Boutique Hostel

8.8 / 10

(2614 Reviews)

From 29$
Snoozles Galway City Centre

8.6 / 10

(1792 Reviews)

From 57$
The Dawson Hostel Galway

8.0 / 10

(3206 Reviews)

From 26$

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