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The Nest Boutique Hostel

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

7 Bed Mixed Dormitory

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

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

6 Bed Female Dormitory

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

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

Double Room, Ensuite

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

6 Bed Mixed Dormitory

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

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

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

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

Twin Room, Ensuite

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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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
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Da Roberta - ‬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), an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

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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The Nest Boutique Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 383 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay, close to water
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

The Nest was very clean and staff excellent. Room was very comfortable, breakfast was adequate with exceptional brown bread.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing stay! Such a good deal! Cozy facilities and very comfortable bed. Clean and quiet area with very accessible dining options and short distance walk to the water. Definitely stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Cute & quiet little property. Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Perfect location, beautifully decorated with great dining options in the area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Very nice room and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Great family stay. Really friendly place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Very good location, really close to the promenade, nice and clean, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

An amazing little gem of a place in salthill. Clean, comfy and the staff are so friendly. The cafe downstairs is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Solid place in Galway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

really nice atmosphere and lovely staff, great quality for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Great location. Loved the cafe in the lobby. People were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Very clean and great vibe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Amazing hotel with good service and nice environment , spent a day with my daughter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

Well situated with easy access to city centre and promenade Bus drops you at the door
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Really nice staff, clean and modern setup.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

So cute and cozy with excellent staff on board. I loved my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

The Nest Boutique Hostel is clean and quiet. The staff are very helpful and it was great to have a laundry as we'd been travelling for a while. The room and bathroom are huge. The parking in the area is very limited. It is in easy walking distance to restaurants and cafes as well as the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

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

Perfect base
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The family room worked very well for us (2 adults and two teens).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024