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The Nest Boutique Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Grattan Beach

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Dining room
Shared fridge, paper towels
6 Bed Female Dormitory | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Living area
Living area
The Nest Boutique Hostel in central Galway offers continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and free in-room WiFi. Guests can relax on the terrace or grab snacks from the vending machine. Multilingual staff receive consistent praise for their exceptional service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel crib
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel crib
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room 1 Double, 2 Twins | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Family Room 1 Double, 2 Twins

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel crib
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel crib
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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6 Bed Female Dormitory | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

6 Bed Female Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel crib
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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7 Bed Mixed Dormitory | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

7 Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel crib
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Mixed Dormitory | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

6 Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Travel crib
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel crib
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
107-109 Upper Salthill Road, Galway

What's nearby

  • Leisureland - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Galway - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 9 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ground & co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Nest Boutique Hostel

Hostel near Leisureland
Located close to National Aquarium of Galway and Grattan Beach, The Nest Boutique Hostel provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Nest Boutique Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Travel cribs and heating

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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

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

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

Nest Boutique Hostel Galway
Nest Boutique Hostel
Nest Boutique Galway
Nest Boutique
The Nest Hostel Galway
The Nest Boutique Hostel Galway
The Nest Boutique Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Nest Boutique Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest Boutique Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 10 (subject to availability).

Where is The Nest Boutique Hostel located?

Located in Salthill, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Grattan Beach and National Aquarium of Galway. Leisureland and Galway City Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Galway Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Nest Boutique Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 441 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 441 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 441 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 441 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 441 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melodie Michelle

Loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot and easy to get to the city
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Modern decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
H
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not a hostel person at all but I had a great stay at The Nest - the staff were friendly and helpful, everything was clean, beds were super comfy, and most importantly it was quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay in Galway! The staff who greeted us on the night we arrived was kind and helpful. Parked car in the small lot the first night and street the next (Sat) night. I’ll stay again next time I visit Galway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

sam

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very overpriced (for Australian travellers with poor exchange rate) mattresses need updating. We didn’t use kitchen facilities but they looked very clean. Small private room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice if you want to come to Galway but not be if the more hectic city centre, right by the coast. Space was clean and comfortable and great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, beautifully decorated with great dining options in the area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Amenities
Clean. Comfortable bed. Beautiful decor. Check-in was friendly and fast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family stay. Really friendly place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

Cute place, wonderful coffee and nice breakfast.

The nest was adorable, quirky, and the staff was lovely. Loved the location. The morning coffee for breakfast was the best we had in Ireland. The rooms were tiny but efficient. The bathroom was one of the smallest I’ve ever seen, and I wish the gave more towels for the floor because the shower got all over everything/ toilet and all. But for a hostel, it was completely functional and clean and worked. The walls are thin, bring ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
really nice atmosphere and lovely staff, great quality for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Loved the cafe in the lobby. People were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a decent hostel, was on the ground level by the door so we heard a lot of in and out noise throughout the night, not ac and was really hot in the room for sleeping with the window open it didn’t help. Room was clean and big, pillows were very thin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Solid place in Galway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice staff, clean and modern setup.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Clean and neat accommodations. Local area is great for dining and drinking. Beautiful walk area along the shoreline.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Quirky

Quirky decor, for a hostel 5/5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The nest was a lovely haven by the seaside. The staff were plenty and the shops were 2 minutes away
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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