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The Nest Boutique Hostel

Salthill, Galway

The Nest Boutique Hostel offers a majority of double and twin ensuite rooms which have comfy beds, soft linen, power showers, fridges and contemporary Irish art work. Family bedrooms and dormitories are also available Probably the nicest hostel I have stayed at anywhere. Kitchen is like a commercial one, and is immaculate. Lovely covered outdoor areas to sit in...this is a hostel where I actually felt like I wanted hang out, and not just a bed for the night! The staff were all friendly, helpful and professional.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,848 reviews
Price from
€ 30
per night

The Woodquay Hostel

Galway

Woodquay hostel offers accommodation in Galway and is within walking distance of all Galway attractions. The property offers free WiFi, complimentary walking tours, printing services and city maps.

Woodquay hostel offers a free light continental breakfast which consists of cereal, tea, coffee and toast. Super friendly staff! They helped us find fun things to do and made us feel welcome. Facilities were clean and tidy too.

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8
Very good
2,598 reviews
Price from
€ 22.80
per night

Galway City Hostel

Galway

Located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station, Galway City 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. Staff was super friendly and the size of hostel was suitable for me to get to know people.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,582 reviews
Price from
€ 46
per night

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

Galway

Kinlay Hostel boasts a mix of private rooms and dormitories. Guest facilities include a common room with a pool table and TV, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a dining room. A free breakfast and high-speed WiFi as well as free computer usage, free luggage storage, free printing and free city maps are all provided to guests. Very good hostel. Kind and helpful staff. Nice breakfast.

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8.7
Fabulous
3,256 reviews
Price from
€ 46
per night

Snoozles Galway City Centre

Galway

Guest facilities include a common room with a pool table and TV, an outside garden with table tennis, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a dining room. Also included is high-speed WiFi, free luggage storage, free printing and free city maps are all provided to guests. No on-site parking. There is discounted parking a 2 minute walk from the hostel called "City Park" car park just across the road from the coach station. Please note the car park has a restriction of 1.9 meter max vehicle height. Super location, near everything. Cleaning every day, comfortable beds. Nice people and embracing environment.

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8.3
Very good
2,263 reviews
Price from
€ 46
per night

Ben Lettery Hostel

Ballynahinch

Situated in Ballynahinch, 17 km from Alcock & Brown Memorial, Ben Lettery Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Perfect location, friendly staff, nice and clean rooms with good breakfast.

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8.6
Fabulous
382 reviews
Price from
€ 28.75
per night

Wild Atlantic Hostel

Leenaun

Set on the Dephi Adventure Resort in Leenaun, the Wild Atlantic Hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy access to the resort's facilities, including a restaurant and a spa. The hostel is just 15 minutes' drive from the nearest beach. The hostel is in a great location for exploring Connemara. Simple, yet comfortable accommodation with beautiful surroundings. We didn’t stay long enough to take advantage of the activities offered by the resort, but there were lots on offer.

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8.2
Very good
242 reviews
Price from
€ 135
per night

Sleepzone Hostel Galway City

Galway

This comfortable, modern hostel is set in the centre of Galway, just 100 metres from Eyre Square. Sleepzone Galway City offers a free Wi-Fi zone and a large outdoor terrace.

The hostel has a newly remodeled and fitted self-catering kitchen and all rooms are en suite. There is a calm and relaxing vibe in all communal areas and a large dining area for enjoying all meals. Laundry facilities are available, as are safety deposit boxes. The cleanest hostel kitchen I've ever met!

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7.7
Good
1,533 reviews
Price from
€ 103.12
per night

Lakeland House 2 stars

Cong

Set in Cong, 1 km from Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Lakeland House offers budget accommodation with barbecue facilities and free private parking. This property offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is 1.5 km from Cong village and 1 km from Lough Corrib. Everything. Staff was lovely and very friendly and it was close to town

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7.3
Good
687 reviews
Price from
€ 28.50
per night

The Connemara Hostel - Sleepzone

Leenaun

Situated in the centre of Connemara and overlooking the Killary fjord, The Connemara Hostel offers free Wi-Fi, a tennis court and free on-site parking. There is a self-catering kitchen, and outdoor barbecue facilities are also available, as well as a camping area. Location was amazing and staff were very helping and friendly! They helped us with our bus connections both ways and answered all our questions politely when we wre there.

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7.5
Good
168 reviews
Price from
€ 33
per night

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