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Kinlay Hostel Galway

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Eyre Square

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Lobby sitting area
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Kinlay Hostel Galway captures the city's vibrant energy with amenities for a full day of exploration. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, start mornings with continental breakfast, and relax in the arcade/game room or grab snacks from vending machines.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Eight Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room, Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bedroom private with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm Standard (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

1 Bed in an Six Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Six Bed Female Only Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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Private bathroom
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Freezer
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room Private, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
Oven
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 Bed in an Six Bed Male Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

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Heating
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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Private Room, Ensuite Bathroom

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  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 Bed in an Twelve Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Twelve Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

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Heating
Dishwasher
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

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Merchant's Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 2 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Dough Bros - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kinlay Hostel Galway

Hostel near Eyre Square
Located close to Galway Harbour and Galway Cathedral, Kinlay Hostel Galway provides free continental breakfast, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A billiards/pool table, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Kinlay Hostel Galway have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with dishwashers, ovens, and freezers
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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 Hostel Kinlay
Kinlay
Kinlay Galway
Kinlay Galway Hostel
Kinlay Hostel
Kinlay Hostel Galway
Kinlay Hostel Galway Galway
Kinlay Hostel Galway Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kinlay Hostel Galway Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinlay Hostel Galway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

Kinlay Hostel Galway doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Kinlay Hostel Galway located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Galway Harbour. Galway Cathedral and University of Galway are also within 15 minutes. Galway Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Kinlay Hostel Galway Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 180 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. This is one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Staff was very friendly, the rooms were clean and their kitchen looked great! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful welcoming staff. Great location and delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elpidio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vinay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice reception staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, right in the heart of Galway and just steps from trains, busses and rental car offices, perfect as a hub to explore the west. Also easy walking distance to shops, dining and tourist sites such as the Spanish Arch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great common areas. Parking isn't close. Make sure you understand how the vouchers work before you try to exit the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, and quiet. We felt very safe. Nice breakfast. Just a short walk from the bus station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was bery impressed with the staff. This was the first time I stayed at a hostel and I think I would do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very tired when I arrived. The person at the desk noticed and let me check in early so thay I could sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Great staff and accommodation

Arrived early and was able to leave luggage in the secure room. The lovely lady at reception helped me find all the best spots and gave her personal recommendations for the city. The hostel was mostly clean, apart from the showers which I think was more down the to guests rather than them. There were great facilities and a nice communal area. Bedrooms were comfortable with a privacy curtain on each bit, always a huge plus in a hostel! Each bed had its own light and plug/usb socket to charge overnight. Basic breakfast provided the next morning. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at - Kinlay just gets so many things right! Dorm beds are comfortable with privacy curtains, light, power socket and USB. Showers are very good, with hooks for hanging items and shower gel provided. And finally a hostel that doesn’t charge or require a deposit for towels - fantastic! There is a large and pleasant communal area, with a pool table and piano. The kitchen is large and has everything you need, plus there are lots of fridges and freezers. Free tea, coffee and some fruit is available 24/7 which is just brilliant, and there are even some free daily afternoon biscuits. The free breakfast is very good. The hostel is very clean throughout with everything well-maintained. WiFi is excellent. Staff are very friendly and super helpful. Note that Kinlay Hostel is operated by the same people as Snoozles Hostel, which is also superb. I strongly recommend both.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The staff was very welcoming and the space was nice. Very walkable to everything you’d need in Galway. There’s also free breakfast! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ANA BELEN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Buena ubicación. Amabilidad del personal. Buen desayuno.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kinlay hostel was the perfect location to really explore Galway! The staff was very welcoming and provided us with many suggestions on what to do in the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, everything went well. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jedadiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Friendly Place to stay. I’ve stayed in a lot of Hostels but this one has been the greatest!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A gem.

Couldn’t not have been more impressed with this location. The business clearly deserves every award it has been given.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay at the Kinlay! Staff were friendly, the hostel was clean, great kitchen facilities and lots of opportunities to socialize with others if that is what you are looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Manoel Paz e Silva

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great loccation, close to pubs and the Latin Quarter, the hotspot for a night in Galway. However, breakfast wasn't so good, with only a few options. Also, cleaning service of the room was not automatic, I guess you had to ask for it? So all in all, it's a good hostel, but a bit expensive for what it offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay but I'm still waiting for the reimbursement of the night because Tom made me pay twice by mistake
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was honestly my most favourite stay in Ireland for this trip. The hostel is super clean and quiet and the dining area is lovely. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie-Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Un super emplacement, une cuisine super équipée et un petit dej au top. Personnel super sympa aussi. Mais les chambres ( dortoir de six ), sont relativement petit et pas très pratique. Impossible d'allumer sa lumière perso sans gêner la personne en dessous. Lavabo dans la chambre est pas dans la salle de bain, pas idéal pour ne pas gêner les autres. Et une lumière rouge type veilleuse au niveaux des yeux dans les lit du dessus, pas très agréable. Lit qui tremble au moindre mouvement. Bref, très pratique par son emplacement et le thé a volonté toute la journée très agréable, mais chambre pas parfaite. Dépend bien évidemment de sur qui on tombe aussi mais ça ça dépend évidemment pas de l'hôtel en soi ! Propre c'est important aussi rien à redire la dessus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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