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University of Galway Rooms

3.0 star property
Suburban hostel in Galway with a coffee shop

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Exterior
Goldcrest Village Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave
Children's play area - outdoor
Fridge, microwave
Nestled near the University Hospital Galway, University of Galway Rooms offers a vibrant hub for exploration. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, grab a coffee at the cafe, or stock up on essentials at the grocery store. You can also unwind outdoors with playground fun or lounge on outdoor furniture.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Dunlin Village Single Room

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dunlin Village Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Dunlin Village Double Room

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dunlin Village Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Goldcrest Village Double Room

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Goldcrest Village Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Goldcrest Village Single Room

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Goldcrest Village Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Newcastle, a neighborhood in Galway, University of Galway Rooms is in the suburbs. Galway Cathedral and Spanish Arch are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galway Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Galway Race Course.
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Upper Newcastle, Galway, Galway, H91DF0

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Spanish Arch - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 9 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪An Bhialann - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Scotty's Burgers & Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - Galway - West - ‬3 min drive

About this property

University of Galway Rooms

Hostel near University of Galway
Located close to University Hospital Galway and Galway Cathedral, University of Galway Rooms provides a grocery/convenience store, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An elevator, outdoor furniture, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 1100 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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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

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay

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

University Of Galway Galway
University of Galway Rooms Galway
Dunlin Village Room University of Galway
University of Galway Rooms Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is University of Galway Rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at University of Galway Rooms?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at University of Galway Rooms?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at University of Galway Rooms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is University of Galway Rooms located?

Located in Newcastle, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Galway and University Hospital Galway. Galway Cathedral and Quay Street are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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University of Galway Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to get to pubs, restaurants and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spot was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arshdeep Kaur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only thing is they dont have air conditioning rest all is very good. It was a pleasant stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great cheap option, and typical dorm room. The location was a little far from the main area but super close to bus route so it was fine. Solid budget friendly option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

The Perfect Stay

The property had everything I needed, including a full kitchen, sitting room, immaculate bedroom and bathroom. The room itself was very comfortable. Staff was extremely helpful and patient when I couldn't work out where my room was. The perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this stay. Affordable, clean, quiet. It’s a bit far for a direct walk to downtown but there’s a bus stop right nearby, and we didn’t mind getting the extra walking in so mad the walk multiple times anyways. The campus is gorgeous, you can walk by the River and get a nice view of a castle. Campus wasn’t busy at all. Highly recommend if you’re in the area looking for somewhere affordable. I’ll probably be staying here whenever I’m in the city in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price. Parking close by. Downside is that if it is warm, no AC or fan so had to keep window open. Very noisy in courtyard overnight so had a terrible night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay at the University of Galway was lovely. The staff was kind and helpful. It is a 30 minute walk to the city center, but a bus stop is nearby. The water pressure on the shower was quite strong. Otherwise, the stay was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only issue I had was my single room was so hot and had difficlty sleeping they gave e a fan. The propert would be wonderful if air conditioning was fitted
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sama

Liked: Staff & service
The bed mattress was of poor quality and not very comfortable. The bathroom sink was very slow draining. But otherwise was very clean. The reception staff were very helpful in sending across by post my son’s teddy and speaker that he uses to self soothe and has difficulty sleeping without. We were running late at check out and these items got left behind accidentally. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luis Homero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing ok
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and amazing to walk around. It’s easier to walk through the university campus than to walk around it (I made that mistake on arrival). It would be nice if the property provided some coffee and tea. I’ve never seen any place that didn’t provide that (including several university accommodations).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shahad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

6/10 Okay

Jantje

I booked two rooms on the same reservation and they ended up putting the two individuals in separate units.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

J David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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