Located on the corner of Eyre Square in Galway City, the multi award-winning Kinlay Hostel is 1 minutes' walk from both the coach and train stations. This hostel is described as 'Top Choice' in the current edition of the Lonely Planet’s guide. Kinlay Hostel features 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. There is a 24-hour reception desk and staff are available to offer recommendations of things to do in Galway. Tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and the Aran Islands leave from outside the front door every morning.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
6 bunk beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Galway
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lynette
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful experience from the minute we walked through the door. All staff was extremely friendly...front desk girls, kitchen help, cleaning people. The entire place was extremely clean which is very important to me. Cleaner than any hotels I've...
  • Léna
    France France
    Great localisation. Rooms really clean. Great breakfast for the price
  • Marc
    Germany Germany
    Bathroom was extremely clean for a hostel. Bed was very comfortable. Great location!

Area info

Amenities of Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 9 per day.
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 1 and up are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Parking is available in Hynes Yard, 2 mins walk from the hostel. Hynes Yard is located on The Dock Road and also Merchants Road with a special discounted rate of discounted rate of EUR 10 per 24 hours with the Kinlay Hostel discount ticket. Please ask at reception prior to check-out to avail of this discount.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

  • Check-in at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Guests staying at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Bar crawls
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square is 500 feet from the center of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.