Top Hostels in Galway
Galway City Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 7.07 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
The local authority Galway City Museum is just 0.7 km from the hostel, while the Salthill Promenade is a 25-minute walk away. Natural sights in the area include the Millennium Children's Park and Playground, not far from the Galway property, and a beach is 20 minutes' stroll away.
Also, this Galway hostel is 2.5 km from the Seapoint Leisure.
Guests can easily reach Connemara airport, located 35 km from the Galway accommodation.
Galway City Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 7.07 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Galway City Hostel
The local authority Galway City Museum is just 0.7 km from the hostel, while the Salthill Promenade is a 25-minute walk away. Natural sights in the area include the Millennium Children's Park and Playground, not far from the Galway property, and a beach is 20 minutes' stroll away.
Also, this Galway hostel is 2.5 km from the Seapoint Leisure.
Guests can easily reach Connemara airport, located 35 km from the Galway accommodation.
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Guest favorite
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 12.97 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Found only a 13-minute walk from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground, the budget hostel is within a few blocks of worship locations like the Expansive green-domed Galway Catholic Cathedral. Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 is situated 550 m from the local authority Galway City Museum.
You can enjoy proximity to the public park "Eyre Square", which is nearly a 5-minute walk away, or visit the National University of Ireland, which is not far from this accommodation.
Offering a multi-channel TV, certain rooms at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 also have a safe box for a more convenient stay. Furnished with a writing desk, some rooms also have a sitting area and a mini-kitchen.
Aran Shuttle - Galway City bus station can be found only a few steps from the hostel.
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 12.97 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025
Found only a 13-minute walk from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground, the budget hostel is within a few blocks of worship locations like the Expansive green-domed Galway Catholic Cathedral. Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 is situated 550 m from the local authority Galway City Museum.
You can enjoy proximity to the public park "Eyre Square", which is nearly a 5-minute walk away, or visit the National University of Ireland, which is not far from this accommodation.
Offering a multi-channel TV, certain rooms at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 also have a safe box for a more convenient stay. Furnished with a writing desk, some rooms also have a sitting area and a mini-kitchen.
Aran Shuttle - Galway City bus station can be found only a few steps from the hostel.
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Beach access
The Nest Boutique Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Found a mere 1.7 km from the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, this Galway hostel is 1.9 km from worship locations like Collegiate Parish Church of St Nicholas of Myra. The Great Escape Rooms can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of the Galway accommodation.
Guests will find the Salthill Promenade, which is merely 250 metres away.
The bus station Salthill Church is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Found a mere 1.7 km from the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, this Galway hostel is 1.9 km from worship locations like Collegiate Parish Church of St Nicholas of Myra. The Great Escape Rooms can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of the Galway accommodation.
Guests will find the Salthill Promenade, which is merely 250 metres away.
The bus station Salthill Church is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
Cheap Hostels in Galway
Snoozles Galway City Centre
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 14.15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Table tennis
- Sun terrace
The Galway hostel is within 400 metres of Lough Atalia and a 25-minute stroll from the Salthill Promenade. Snoozles Galway City Centre hostel is conveniently located 0.8 km from the Lynch Memorial Window and 0.9 km from the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, offering proximity to historical attractions for enthusiasts.
This Galway property is situated only steps away from the public park "Eyre Square".
The nearest bus stop is Forster Street, which is 5 minutes' walk away.
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 14.15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Table tennis
- Sun terrace
The Galway hostel is within 400 metres of Lough Atalia and a 25-minute stroll from the Salthill Promenade. Snoozles Galway City Centre hostel is conveniently located 0.8 km from the Lynch Memorial Window and 0.9 km from the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins, offering proximity to historical attractions for enthusiasts.
This Galway property is situated only steps away from the public park "Eyre Square".
The nearest bus stop is Forster Street, which is 5 minutes' walk away.
The Dawson Hostel Galway
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Found nearly a 5-minute ride from the Claddagh Ring Museum, this modern hostel is in the vicinity of worship locations like Collegiate Parish Church of St Nicholas of Myra. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the comfortable The Dawson Hostel Galway is merely 0.8 km from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature the local authority Galway City Museum, located a mere 13 minutes' stroll away.
Galway Coach bus station, is in close proximity to the accommodation, allowing a good connection throughout the city.
The Dawson Hostel Galway
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
The Dawson Hostel Galway
Found nearly a 5-minute ride from the Claddagh Ring Museum, this modern hostel is in the vicinity of worship locations like Collegiate Parish Church of St Nicholas of Myra. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the comfortable The Dawson Hostel Galway is merely 0.8 km from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature the local authority Galway City Museum, located a mere 13 minutes' stroll away.
Galway Coach bus station, is in close proximity to the accommodation, allowing a good connection throughout the city.
University Of Galway Rooms
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tennis court
Found 2.1 km from the public park "Eyre Square", this Galway hostel is 2.2 km from worship locations like the Expansive green-domed Galway Catholic Cathedral. The hostel is also nearly 25 minutes' walk from The Market.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the two remaining Spanish Arch, which is 2.4 km away.
Connemara airport is 35 km from University Of Galway Rooms hostel, and St Francis Home bus stop is just a 5-minute walk away.
University Of Galway Rooms
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tennis court
University Of Galway Rooms
Found 2.1 km from the public park "Eyre Square", this Galway hostel is 2.2 km from worship locations like the Expansive green-domed Galway Catholic Cathedral. The hostel is also nearly 25 minutes' walk from The Market.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the two remaining Spanish Arch, which is 2.4 km away.
Connemara airport is 35 km from University Of Galway Rooms hostel, and St Francis Home bus stop is just a 5-minute walk away.
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
Situated just 350 metres from the Roman Galway Catholic Cathedral, the hostel is just 1.1 km from such sports venues as the Galway City Karting track. The Woodquay hostel is also in the vicinity of the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the local authority Galway City Museum, which is merely 0.9 km away.
Well-connected to many sights, the accommodation is a few steps from Headford Road bus station.
The Woodquay Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The Woodquay Hostel
Situated just 350 metres from the Roman Galway Catholic Cathedral, the hostel is just 1.1 km from such sports venues as the Galway City Karting track. The Woodquay hostel is also in the vicinity of the archaeological Hall of the Red Earl Ruins.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the local authority Galway City Museum, which is merely 0.9 km away.
Well-connected to many sights, the accommodation is a few steps from Headford Road bus station.
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Best-rated
The Common Knowledge Centre
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
Found 3.9 km from the Burren Centre, this Kilfenora hostel is 3.8 km from worship locations like the disused Kilfenora Cathedral. The hostel is located about a 15-minute drive from Corpus Christi Church and 32 km from Galway.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Doreen Drennan Art Studio, which is 2.6 km away.
The nearest airport is Shannon, 60 km from this accommodation.
The Common Knowledge Centre
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
The Common Knowledge Centre
Found 3.9 km from the Burren Centre, this Kilfenora hostel is 3.8 km from worship locations like the disused Kilfenora Cathedral. The hostel is located about a 15-minute drive from Corpus Christi Church and 32 km from Galway.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Doreen Drennan Art Studio, which is 2.6 km away.
The nearest airport is Shannon, 60 km from this accommodation.
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Beach access
Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
The Doolin hostel is located around a 10-minute drive from historical landmarks, such as the two-stage tower house "Ballinalacken Castle". The hostel is situated just 1.8 km from the contemporary Doolin Garden and Nursery.
Killilagh Church, a prominent religious site, is in the vicinity of this accommodation.
Shannon airport is 70 km from Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin, and Doolin bus stop is merely a 5-minute walk away.
Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin
The Doolin hostel is located around a 10-minute drive from historical landmarks, such as the two-stage tower house "Ballinalacken Castle". The hostel is situated just 1.8 km from the contemporary Doolin Garden and Nursery.
Killilagh Church, a prominent religious site, is in the vicinity of this accommodation.
Shannon airport is 70 km from Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin, and Doolin bus stop is merely a 5-minute walk away.
Hostels in Downtown Galway
Ben Lettery Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
The hostel is within a 10-minute drive of the open-air museum "Connemara Heritage and History Centre" and approximately 15 minutes by car from such cultural venues as the Connemara Giant. The freshwater Ballynahinch Lake is also situated 6 km away.
Guests can reach Ben Lettery hostel by car from Connemara airport in 50 minutes.
Ben Lettery Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
Ben Lettery Hostel
The hostel is within a 10-minute drive of the open-air museum "Connemara Heritage and History Centre" and approximately 15 minutes by car from such cultural venues as the Connemara Giant. The freshwater Ballynahinch Lake is also situated 6 km away.
Guests can reach Ben Lettery hostel by car from Connemara airport in 50 minutes.
Wild Atlantic Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Terrace
The Leenaun hostel is 3.9 km from the Killary Sheep Farm and 4.9 km from such cultural venues as The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum. Fin Lough is within a 600-metre distance of Wild Atlantic hostel, while the Killary Fjord is a 15-minute ride away.
Connemara airport is located 65 km from this Leenaun property.
Wild Atlantic Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Terrace
Wild Atlantic Hostel
The Leenaun hostel is 3.9 km from the Killary Sheep Farm and 4.9 km from such cultural venues as The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum. Fin Lough is within a 600-metre distance of Wild Atlantic hostel, while the Killary Fjord is a 15-minute ride away.
Connemara airport is located 65 km from this Leenaun property.
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Beach access
Old Mill Holiday Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Golf course
Situated in the very heart of Westport, the hostel offers quick access to the Saint Mary's Westport, which is just 150 metres away. This hostel is also merely 1.6 km from the Pirate Adventure Park at Westport House.
The Clew Bay Heritage Centre is nearly a 5-minute ride from the property.
Old Mill Holiday hostel is fairly close to Mill Street bus station.
Old Mill Holiday Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Golf course
Old Mill Holiday Hostel
Situated in the very heart of Westport, the hostel offers quick access to the Saint Mary's Westport, which is just 150 metres away. This hostel is also merely 1.6 km from the Pirate Adventure Park at Westport House.
The Clew Bay Heritage Centre is nearly a 5-minute ride from the property.
Old Mill Holiday hostel is fairly close to Mill Street bus station.
Hostels in Galway with Car Parking
Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
Found 10 minutes' drive from the Burren, this hostel is within a 5-minute drive of worship locations like Templecronan Church. The medieval ring Caherconnell Stone Fort is 4.2 km from the Carron hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as The Burren National Park, which is about 15 minutes away by car.
Shannon airport is located 55 km from this Carron accommodation.
Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation
Found 10 minutes' drive from the Burren, this hostel is within a 5-minute drive of worship locations like Templecronan Church. The medieval ring Caherconnell Stone Fort is 4.2 km from the Carron hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as The Burren National Park, which is about 15 minutes away by car.
Shannon airport is located 55 km from this Carron accommodation.
Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Corpus Christi Church is in the immediate vicinity of the hostel, while Shannon airport is 65 km away. The Mountain View Horse Riding Centre can be reached approximately a 25-minute walk from this Lisdoonvarna hostel.
Doolin Limestone Cave is 3.7 km from the Lisdoonvarna accommodation.
Offering a personal computer, certain rooms at Sleepzone Clare - The Burren hostel also have a safe box for a more convenient stay. Furnished with a writing desk, some rooms also have a dressing room and a dining area.
Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel
Corpus Christi Church is in the immediate vicinity of the hostel, while Shannon airport is 65 km away. The Mountain View Horse Riding Centre can be reached approximately a 25-minute walk from this Lisdoonvarna hostel.
Doolin Limestone Cave is 3.7 km from the Lisdoonvarna accommodation.
Offering a personal computer, certain rooms at Sleepzone Clare - The Burren hostel also have a safe box for a more convenient stay. Furnished with a writing desk, some rooms also have a dressing room and a dining area.
Otter Hostel Connemara
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
The hostel is also within a 15-minute drive of the Killary Sheep Farm.
In proximity to this Leenaun hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the freshwater Lough Fee Lake, which is 2.9 km away.
The nearest airport is Connemara, situated 60 km from the Leenaun accommodation.
Otter Hostel Connemara
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Otter Hostel Connemara
The hostel is also within a 15-minute drive of the Killary Sheep Farm.
In proximity to this Leenaun hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the freshwater Lough Fee Lake, which is 2.9 km away.
The nearest airport is Connemara, situated 60 km from the Leenaun accommodation.
Galway Hostels with Private Rooms
Lakeland House
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Garden area
This Cong hostel is 800 metres from Lough Corrib and a mere 1.6 km from the Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Historical sites in the area include the Ashford Castle, situated nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
Lakeland House hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the Inishmicatreer island, located 4.6 km away.
The nearest airport is Connemara, 65 km from the hostel.
Lakeland House
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Lakeland House
This Cong hostel is 800 metres from Lough Corrib and a mere 1.6 km from the Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Historical sites in the area include the Ashford Castle, situated nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
Lakeland House hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the Inishmicatreer island, located 4.6 km away.
The nearest airport is Connemara, 65 km from the hostel.
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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 (1373 Reviews) |
From 29$ | |
| Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 |
8.9 / 10 (3775 Reviews) |
From 30$ | |
| The Nest Boutique Hostel |
8.9 / 10 (2764 Reviews) |
From 29$ | |
| Snoozles Galway City Centre |
8.7 / 10 (1900 Reviews) |
From 57$ | |
| The Dawson Hostel Galway |
8.1 / 10 (3006 Reviews) |
From 26$ |