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The Nest Boutique Hostel

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Located close to Galway Atlantaquaria and Grattan Beach, The Nest Boutique Hostel provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a brick wall, a picture, a lamp, and a rug.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two wooden beds, a brick wall, a window with curtains, and a door.

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a red chair, a wooden desk, a brick wall, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Family Room 1 Double, 2 Twins

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a wooden frame, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A corridor with bunk beds and a wooden bench.

6 Bed Female Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A compact hotel room with a bunk bed, a wooden bench, a desk, a mirror, and a window.

7 Bed Mixed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, white bedding, and a colorful abstract mural on the wall.

6 Bed Mixed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a window with curtains, and a view into a bathroom with a mirror and a sink.

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Nest Boutique Hostel is in Salthill, a neighborhood in Galway. Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grattan Beach and Galway Bay. Galway Atlantaquaria and Leisureland are not to be missed. Visit our Galway travel guide
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107-109 Upper Salthill Road, Galway

What's nearby

  • A rocky shoreline with a clear blue sky and buildings in the background.
    Galway Bay
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Caesar's Palace
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grattan Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galway Atlantaquaria
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leisureland
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Monroe's
    18 min walk
  • The Crane Bar
    18 min walk
  • The Salt House
    18 min walk
  • Harvest Cafe
    13 min walk
  • Hooked
    19 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property class

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest Boutique Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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, Galway Bay, and Galway Atlantaquaria. Leisureland and Galway City Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Galway Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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

The Nest Boutique Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 547 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. It was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good, staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying at the Nest. Basic but has everything you need and very clean. Helpful staff and breakfast in the Morning for 8 euros very good .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot just outside the busy streets, so nice and quiet. Very clean and staff were extremely friendly. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location close to both the seafront and city centre and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic hostel which felt much more like a hotel. Great location, great value and staff were friendly, we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable room. Was able to park outside hotel which was good. Breakfast very good and good value for money. Accommodation did not represent value. Room was basic, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best place to spend night for solo traveller, dorms and washrooms are clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel was in a great location, on a bus route just 10 minutes from the city center. It had parking and breakfast available and the staff were very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable (we had a twin ensuite). Very flexible check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the Nest. Very comfortable bed with 2 good pilllows, great shower and big towels, little fridge in the room with hangers and full length mirror. The staff downstairs were helpful and check in was quick. Decent kitchen downstairs where you can help yourself to water, tea and coffee. Two bus stops nearby outside where busses to town are regular and takes around 10 minutes to Eyre Square. The only minor thing was there is no hairdryer but I didn't expect there to be. I would definitely recommend here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and convenient, check-in was efficient and staff was friendly, the location was only a 25 minute walk to town, and the room was very clean. I would definitely recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was clean and staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff here are really nice, the place is clean and has a very cozy feeling. The kitchen and living areas are also great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean and modern rooms. Great little cafe if you need to use it. Staff are polite and helpful and itsbgreat yoj can use the kitchen until midnight. Bed was comfy and parking facilities too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing little spot with perfect sized rooms. We were two couples travelling together and the rooms suited our needs perfectly. The staff was very accommodating and check in/out was a breeze. Cannot recommend this property enough. My only regret is we didn’t stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the downstairs lounge was great to hangout in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hostel in a good area of Galway with convenient public transit or parking options! Would definitely stay at again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking spots right in front of the property, friendly staff and easy check in, spacious and cosy room, great breakfast for only 8€, a bit outside the city center but still walkable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We weren't sure at first about staying here because it was a hostel but I'll say it was probably nicer than a lot of hotels we stayed at and one of the nice additional benefits was being able to use the kitchen. This place was very clean very centrally located and it was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All staff are really nice and helpful Very clean will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really clean, modern, fresh hostel with a very high standard! It felt new and renovated with personal touches, and the dorms were also clean and comfortable. Each bed had a good curtain blocking out light, a lamp and sockets for charging and the sleep was really good. The bathroom was also clean and modern, and the kitchen had everything you need. I had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay excellent location, friendly helpful staff, awesome amenities, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, great atmosphere and amenities. Some parking available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025