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1. Galway City Hostel

2. Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025

3. The Nest Boutique Hostel

4. Snoozles Galway City Centre

Cheap Hostels in Galway

5. The Dawson Hostel Galway

6. University Of Galway Rooms

7. The Woodquay Hostel

Youth Hostels in Galway

8. The Common Knowledge Centre

9. Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin

10. Ben Lettery Hostel

Top Hostels in Galway

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Galway City Hostel

Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square
0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 7.03 per day
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Entertainment

The Galway hostel is about 10 minutes on foot from Lough Atalia and about 25 minutes on foot from the Salthill Promenade. This accommodation is also within a few blocks of the Riverside Walk.

The Roman Galway Catholic Cathedral, a prominent religious site, is 850 m from the hostel.

9
1372 reviews
~ US$29 / night

Galway City Hostel

0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 7.03 per day
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Entertainment

Galway City Hostel

The Galway hostel is about 10 minutes on foot from Lough Atalia and about 25 minutes on foot from the Salthill Promenade. This accommodation is also within a few blocks of the Riverside Walk.

The Roman Galway Catholic Cathedral, a prominent religious site, is 850 m from the hostel.

9
1372 reviews
From US$ 29 / night
  • Guest favorite
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Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025

Merchants Road, Eyre Square
0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 12.90 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Billiard tables

The hostel is located 500 metres from the Galway's Latin Quarter and within reach of the National University of Ireland. The Seapoint Leisure can be reached 2.4 km from the budget hostel.

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 offers a prime location right near the public park "Eyre Square".

Certain rooms at the Galway property have a shared bathroom with a lowered sink and a shower, and some units additionally boast a writing desk.

8.9
3771 reviews
~ US$30 / night

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025

0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 12.90 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Billiard tables

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025

The hostel is located 500 metres from the Galway's Latin Quarter and within reach of the National University of Ireland. The Seapoint Leisure can be reached 2.4 km from the budget hostel.

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 offers a prime location right near the public park "Eyre Square".

Certain rooms at the Galway property have a shared bathroom with a lowered sink and a shower, and some units additionally boast a writing desk.

8.9
3771 reviews
From US$ 30 / night
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  • Beach access
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The Nest Boutique Hostel

Salthill 107-109 Upper Salthill Road
2.0 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace

The Claddagh is situated 1.1 km from this hostel, and the local authority Galway City Museum is a 20-minute walk away. In addition, Salthill Beaches is located about 500 metres away.

The hostel boasts location not far from Galway Atlantaquaria Aquarium.

8.9
2745 reviews
~ US$29 / night

The Nest Boutique Hostel

2.0 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace

The Nest Boutique Hostel

The Claddagh is situated 1.1 km from this hostel, and the local authority Galway City Museum is a 20-minute walk away. In addition, Salthill Beaches is located about 500 metres away.

The hostel boasts location not far from Galway Atlantaquaria Aquarium.

8.9
2745 reviews
From US$ 29 / night

Cheap Hostels in Galway

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Snoozles Galway City Centre

Forster Street
0.4 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 14.07 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Table tennis
  • Sun terrace

Offerring a location a short way from the Eglinton Canal Sea Lock, this Galway hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the two remaining Spanish Arch, which is only 12 minutes' walk away. The hostel is situated merely 1.7 km from Royal Tara China Visitor Centre Business Center.

Snoozles Galway City Centre hostel is around 5 minutes' walk from the Medieval City Walls and in close proximity to the public park "Eyre Square".

8.7
1881 reviews
~ US$57 / night

Snoozles Galway City Centre

0.4 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 14.07 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Table tennis
  • Sun terrace

Snoozles Galway City Centre

Offerring a location a short way from the Eglinton Canal Sea Lock, this Galway hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the two remaining Spanish Arch, which is only 12 minutes' walk away. The hostel is situated merely 1.7 km from Royal Tara China Visitor Centre Business Center.

Snoozles Galway City Centre hostel is around 5 minutes' walk from the Medieval City Walls and in close proximity to the public park "Eyre Square".

8.7
1881 reviews
From US$ 57 / night
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The Dawson Hostel Galway

Bothar Na Mban, Woodquay
0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Sun terrace
8.1
3019 reviews
~ US$47 / night

The Dawson Hostel Galway

0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Sun terrace

The Dawson Hostel Galway

8.1
3019 reviews
From US$ 47 / night
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University Of Galway Rooms

Upper Newcastle
2.0 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Tennis court

The hostel is only 1.7 km from the National University of Ireland and within reach of such cultural venues as the Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland. The Galway Arts Centre is within 30 minutes' walk of this hostel.

For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, University Of Galway Rooms hostel offers proximity to the Lynch Memorial Window, which is 2.1 km away.

8.2
478 reviews
~ US$103 / night

University Of Galway Rooms

2.0 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Tennis court

University Of Galway Rooms

The hostel is only 1.7 km from the National University of Ireland and within reach of such cultural venues as the Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland. The Galway Arts Centre is within 30 minutes' walk of this hostel.

For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, University Of Galway Rooms hostel offers proximity to the Lynch Memorial Window, which is 2.1 km away.

8.2
478 reviews
From US$ 103 / night

Youth Hostels in Galway

  • Great deal
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The Woodquay Hostel

23/24 Woodquay
0.3 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area

The hostel is 2.6 km from the 16th Century Menlo Castle and in the vicinity of such cultural venues as the local authority Galway City Museum. The Woodquay hostel is 850 metres from the Galway Arts Centre and a mere 13 minutes on foot from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground.

Also, visiting Galway Atlantaquaria Aquarium, which is 2.3 km from the Galway accommodation, can be great fun for the whole family.

8
2802 reviews
~ US$15 / night

The Woodquay Hostel

0.3 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area

The Woodquay Hostel

The hostel is 2.6 km from the 16th Century Menlo Castle and in the vicinity of such cultural venues as the local authority Galway City Museum. The Woodquay hostel is 850 metres from the Galway Arts Centre and a mere 13 minutes on foot from the Millennium Children's Park and Playground.

Also, visiting Galway Atlantaquaria Aquarium, which is 2.3 km from the Galway accommodation, can be great fun for the whole family.

8
2802 reviews
From US$ 15 / night

Hostels near Galway

These options match your search but are within a one-hour drive of the city (up to 80 km / 50 mi).

  • Best-rated
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The Common Knowledge Centre

Ballyteige
31.7 km (19.7 mi) from Galway
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Terrace

The 4.6m-high West Cross is 10 minutes by car from the hostel.

The Burren Centre is 3.9 km from this Kilfenora hostel.

9.1
280 reviews
~ US$80 / night

The Common Knowledge Centre

31.7 km (19.7 mi) from Galway
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Terrace

The Common Knowledge Centre

The 4.6m-high West Cross is 10 minutes by car from the hostel.

The Burren Centre is 3.9 km from this Kilfenora hostel.

9.1
280 reviews
From US$ 80 / night
  • Beach access
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Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin

Doolin
36.1 km (22.4 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf centre
  • Sun terrace

The Doolin Cliff Walk is located 0.8 km from Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin and the Doolin Cliff Walks is about 25 minutes' walk away. Also, the hostel is only 1.8 km from such natural sights as the contemporary Doolin Garden and Nursery.

Guests will have the opportunity to explore the 16th - century hilltop Doonagore Castle, situated 5 minutes away by car.

8.4
1389 reviews
~ US$86 / night

Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin

36.1 km (22.4 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf centre
  • Sun terrace

Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin

The Doolin Cliff Walk is located 0.8 km from Aille River Tourist Hostel And Campsite Doolin and the Doolin Cliff Walks is about 25 minutes' walk away. Also, the hostel is only 1.8 km from such natural sights as the contemporary Doolin Garden and Nursery.

Guests will have the opportunity to explore the 16th - century hilltop Doonagore Castle, situated 5 minutes away by car.

8.4
1389 reviews
From US$ 86 / night

Hostels in Downtown Galway

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Ben Lettery Hostel

Connemara Ballynahinch
56.9 km (35.4 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Terrace

The hostel is situated within a 6-km distance of the freshwater Ballynahinch Lake.

Also, the Ballynahinch hostel is approximately a 10-minute drive from the open-air museum "Connemara Heritage and History Centre".

8.5
653 reviews
~ US$162 / night

Ben Lettery Hostel

56.9 km (35.4 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Terrace

Ben Lettery Hostel

The hostel is situated within a 6-km distance of the freshwater Ballynahinch Lake.

Also, the Ballynahinch hostel is approximately a 10-minute drive from the open-air museum "Connemara Heritage and History Centre".

8.5
653 reviews
From US$ 162 / night
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Wild Atlantic Hostel

Delphi Adventure Resort
60.5 km (37.6 mi) from Galway
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Terrace

This Leenaun hostel is situated 3.5 km from the freshwater Doo Lough Lake.

The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum is about a 15-minute drive from the hostel.

8.4
262 reviews
~ US$233 / night

Wild Atlantic Hostel

60.5 km (37.6 mi) from Galway
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Terrace

Wild Atlantic Hostel

This Leenaun hostel is situated 3.5 km from the freshwater Doo Lough Lake.

The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum is about a 15-minute drive from the hostel.

8.4
262 reviews
From US$ 233 / night
  • Beach access
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Old Mill Holiday Hostel

Barrack Yard, James Street
66.3 km (41.2 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf centre
  • Golf course

The Westport hostel is just 1.9 km from the Quay Gallery and 2 km from such cultural venues as the Clew Bay Heritage Centre. There is the Westport House Caravan & Camping Park within 25 minutes' walk of the property.

Old Mill Holiday hostel is also situated a few moments from the Saint Mary's Westport.

7.8
637 reviews
~ US$30 / night

Old Mill Holiday Hostel

66.3 km (41.2 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf centre
  • Golf course

Old Mill Holiday Hostel

The Westport hostel is just 1.9 km from the Quay Gallery and 2 km from such cultural venues as the Clew Bay Heritage Centre. There is the Westport House Caravan & Camping Park within 25 minutes' walk of the property.

Old Mill Holiday hostel is also situated a few moments from the Saint Mary's Westport.

7.8
637 reviews
From US$ 30 / night

Hostels in Galway with Car Parking

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Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation

The Burren,
26.8 km (16.7 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Laundry
  • Billiard tables

You can visit sacred sites such as Templecronan Church, found 2.1 km from the Carron hostel.

For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, the hostel offers proximity to the otherworldly Poulnabrone dolmen, which is about a 10-minute ride away.

8.3
39 reviews
~ US$346 / night

Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation

26.8 km (16.7 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Laundry
  • Billiard tables

Clare'S Rock Self-Catering Accommodation

You can visit sacred sites such as Templecronan Church, found 2.1 km from the Carron hostel.

For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, the hostel offers proximity to the otherworldly Poulnabrone dolmen, which is about a 10-minute ride away.

8.3
39 reviews
From US$ 346 / night
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Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel

Kincora Road
31.8 km (19.7 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf centre
  • Garden area

Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Lisdoonvarna hostel is nearly a 10-minute drive from Doolin Limestone Cave.

The hostel is also located within a 7-km distance of the disused Kilfenora Cathedral.

Along with views of the garden, Sleepzone Clare - The Burren hostel offers 41 rooms, some of which come with a dressing area and a mini-kitchen.

7.7
260 reviews
~ US$54 / night

Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel

31.8 km (19.7 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf centre
  • Garden area

Sleepzone Clare - The Burren Hostel

Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Lisdoonvarna hostel is nearly a 10-minute drive from Doolin Limestone Cave.

The hostel is also located within a 7-km distance of the disused Kilfenora Cathedral.

Along with views of the garden, Sleepzone Clare - The Burren hostel offers 41 rooms, some of which come with a dressing area and a mini-kitchen.

7.7
260 reviews
From US$ 54 / night
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Otter Hostel Connemara

Otter Hostel Derrynasliggaun
60.1 km (37.4 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Billiard tables
  • Garden area

Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Leenaun hostel is 2.9 km from the freshwater Lough Fee Lake.

The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum is nearly a 15-minute ride from the hostel.

8
150 reviews
~ US$153 / night

Otter Hostel Connemara

60.1 km (37.4 mi) from Galway
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Billiard tables
  • Garden area

Otter Hostel Connemara

Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Leenaun hostel is 2.9 km from the freshwater Lough Fee Lake.

The Sheep and Wool Centre Museum is nearly a 15-minute ride from the hostel.

8
150 reviews
From US$ 153 / night

Hostels in Galway with Private Rooms

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Lakeland House

Quay Road,
32.9 km (20.4 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf centre
  • Garden area
7.2
594 reviews
~ US$33 / night

Lakeland House

32.9 km (20.4 mi) from Galway
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Golf centre
  • Garden area

Lakeland House

7.2
594 reviews
From US$ 33 / night
  • Beach access
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Laneway Hostel Lahinch

Lahinch Kettle Street
42.8 km (26.6 mi) from Galway
  • Restaurant
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • Security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Welcome drink
  • Live entertainment
7.9
30 reviews
~ US$286 / night

Laneway Hostel Lahinch

42.8 km (26.6 mi) from Galway
  • Restaurant
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • Security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Welcome drink
  • Live entertainment

Laneway Hostel Lahinch

7.9
30 reviews
From US$ 286 / night

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of Hostels in Galway, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Galway City Hostel

9.0 / 10

(1372 Reviews)

From 29$
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025

8.9 / 10

(3771 Reviews)

From 30$
The Nest Boutique Hostel

8.9 / 10

(2745 Reviews)

From 29$
Snoozles Galway City Centre

8.7 / 10

(1881 Reviews)

From 57$
The Dawson Hostel Galway

8.1 / 10

(3019 Reviews)

From 47$

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