About this property

Located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station, Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel overlooks Eyre Square. With free WiFi, printing, and luggage storage, the hostel also offers continental breakfast and a shared lounge. The reception staff can arrange tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Aran Islands. Offering landmark and city views, the dorms come with a wardrobe and access to a shared bathroom and toilet. The hostel also offers laundry facilities and vending machines. There is also a tour desk with free maps and ticket service. Local attractions include Lynch Castle, 4 minutes’ away, Galway Cathedral, 9 minutes’ walk away and the Spanish Arch, 7 minutes’ walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

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  • Landmark view

  • City view


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Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$116 for 3 nights
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Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$128 for 3 nights
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
258 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Landmark view
City view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Toilet
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Kitchenware
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$39 per night
Price US$116
Excluded: 13.5 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 6 left
  • 1 bunk bed
215 feet²
Private kitchen
Landmark view
City view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$43 per night
Price US$128
Excluded: 13.5 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 bunk bed
161 feet²
Private kitchen
Landmark view
City view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$43 per night
Price US$128
Excluded: 13.5 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 4 left
  • 1 bunk bed
Private kitchen
Landmark view
City view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$43 per night
Price US$128
Excluded: 13.5 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 1 left
  • 1 bunk bed
258 feet²
Private kitchen
Landmark view
City view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$43 per night
Price US$128
Excluded: 13.5 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nastja
Slovenia Slovenia
very clean bathrooms and rooms, the staff were so nice and helpful
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I have stay in this hostel twice already, the staff are friendly and welcome you with open arms. Place is cleaned to the highest standard. I will be back again.
Bhumik
India India
Everything about that, the location is best, all the staff members are kind and friendly, cleanliness, all the required facilities are there.
Sharon
Ireland Ireland
Great location, lovely staff, endless tea n coffee. Great atmosphere, breakfast was lovely.
Michael
Australia Australia
Great facilities, free breakfast was awesome, clean bathrooms and dorms, kitchen was great, and the staff are amazing, super friendly and social. Very convenient location as well.
Rio
Australia Australia
Great location, lovely staff. Clean facilities and had everything we needed for an overnight stay. Free breakfast also nice.
John
Ireland Ireland
Excellent experience and thank you Tom for being super courteous and helpful. John
Irmina
Poland Poland
Great hostel experience, good location, two minutes from the station. Nice room, clean bathrooms, bed curtains, lights and sockets were very useful. Good breakfast served every morning.
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic location. Brilliant breakfast. Clean throughout. Superb staff.
Gust
Belgium Belgium
The friendly staff made our stay very enjoyable! Also enough options at breakfast en clean facilities.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. That's about US$57. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that photographic identification is required by all guests checking in.

A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.