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Galway City Hostel & Bar

2.0 star property
Travelers start their day with continental breakfast at this welcoming hostel near Galway Harbour, where planning the day's adventures comes naturally

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Located near Eyre Square, Galway City Hostel & Bar offers continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Explore nearby Galway Harbour or relax on the hostel's terrace and library. Staff are always available with local recommendations.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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About the neighborhood

Located in Galway, Galway City Hostel & Bar is in the city center. Notable landmarks in the area include Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Galway City Museum. Don't miss out on a visit to Leisureland. Visit our Galway travel guide
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Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway

What's nearby

  • 0_B170YC
    Eyre Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shop Street
    Shop Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galway Harbour
    Galway Harbour
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Quay Street
    Quay Street
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galway Cathedral
    Galway Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station
    1 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pascal Coffee House
    5 min walk
  • The Skeff
    3 min walk
  • An Púcán
    1 min walk
  • Supermac's
    4 min walk
  • Cooper's Bar And Lounge
    5 min walk

About this property

Galway City Hostel & Bar

Hostel near Eyre Square
Located close to Galway Harbour and Galway City Museum, Galway City Hostel & Bar provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Galway City Hostel & Bar offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with dishwashers, ovens, and stovetops
  • Spices, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

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

Galway City Hostel
Galway City Hostel
Galway City Hostel & Bar Galway
Galway City Hostel & Bar Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Galway City Hostel & Bar Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is Galway City Hostel & Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Galway City Hostel & Bar located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square, Galway Harbour, and Galway City Museum. Galway Bay and Galway Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Galway Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Galway City Hostel & Bar Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mahala

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, tons of amenities, great activities and super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostal in a great location with activities for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yarid

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

Fabulous stay

Amazing staff, clean, location was fantastic, great free breakfast and super safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great hostel. Made great friends. Rooms were nice. Space was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice place and friendly staff. Highly recommend staying here if given the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bofang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, exceptional breakfast for a hostel. Location is great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time, very central and the staff is very nice, friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Lovely wee gaff.

Cosy, lovely staff, great location in relation to the city, fab spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yara

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

Clean and comfy hostel

Wonderful staff and very friendly. I felt very same and like staying with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

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

Galway getaway

Staff is great, helpful and accommodating. Great location and breakfast made the start of the day nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maëlis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very kind and friendly !
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabriel

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, clean, and the employees were so warm and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Noémie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complementary breakfast is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and clean rooms, excellent location. The breakfast was also amazing and extensive. Cannot recommend more!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice for a hostel. Very clean and lots of extras.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025