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Celtic Tourist Hostel Reviews

Queen Street,Victoria Place, Galway, Galway, Ireland

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77%Overall Rating

From 33 ratings
  • 69%Character
  • 73%Security
  • 92%Location
  • 82%Staff
  • 72%Atmosphere
  • 74%Cleanliness

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100%

My stay at the hostel has been excellent, I recommend it to EVERYONE. is 1 MINUTE FROM THE MAIN SQUARE AND THE OTHER WAY TO THE BAY. EXCELLENT STAFF.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Nice place, good dorms, kitchen and living room. Staff give very good information about the town and around.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


93%

really good hostel! staff was really nice and very dedicated and helpful. The kitchen was good to use as well. good location and close carpark ;) they didnt mind us staying longer in the morning even though check out is normally until 10am.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Male Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

helpful, easy-going staff, good location, and I found it very easy to contact the hostel before arriving there for directions and check-in time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


87%

Everything was ok, just the price of 22,- EUR for a night, seems some expensive. Otherwise was ok, breakfast and accomodation goods!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


90%

I stayed only one night at the Celtic Tourist Hostel with my friend, but it was great! Declan was wonderful, kind, and informative! Right off the main street in Galway and easy to get to.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


43%

Closed for a period and then re-opened, it really doesn't worth the money it asks. 27 euro for a 2x1,70m double room private. With plastic pillows and a highschool gym materass. The kitchen is horrible and cancer-pans provided. We have to undo our beds and bring everything down.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Celtic hostel was FANTASTIC!! I definitely recommend it for anyone staying in Galway. Everyone of the staff was so VERY accomodating, helpful, and kind. Every areas (Kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms) were clean. The atmosphere was pleasant with people hanging out talking and playing guitar at night. I had a terrific experience there!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


47%

No parking available !!! Staff didn't really have a clue. Breakfast was very basic. The room was very small and when trying to close the window it nearly fell down.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


67%

Great location, Cheap enough. Everything else was pretty run of the mill standard. Bit of a pricey key deposit of 20euro though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • All Male Group 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Great location and clean, Beds were fine, cheap and cheerful, friendly staff. BIg No NO was the lack of card paying facility. Not good enough. would stay again.


77%

The rooms were clean, but the beds unfortuntely very uncomfortable, but for two night it's ok.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

The rooms for 2 are very very small. We complained and got a slightly bigger room which was ok in the end.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


63%

I dont know but there was a really weird odor in the room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • All Male Group 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


93%

It's a friendly place, clean and quiet. With good breakfast. Was a nice experience!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • All Female Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Really enjoyed my stay! Had a nice chat with the owner, and the staff was accommodating and helpful. Got a good nights' sleep, satisfying breakfast and the best part is it's so close to all the fun but still kinda private. Very nice. Thanks a million!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


47%

Disgusting room, no rules, really small toilets, noisy, bad smell The owners are friendly

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We are sorry that your booking coincided with a group booking of University Students some of whom you had to share a room with,to state that they showed no consideration for you or other guests staying for the weekend in the way they behaved and the condition they left the room in, leaves a lot to be desired. Be assured that this is the exception and not the norm. My apologies again. Manager.

73%

I was satisfied with the hostel in general. But I was always freezing in the kitchen, even though I was wearing a wolly jumper. I´d prefer to have better isolated houses or a good working heating.


90%

Alex at the reception is so kind ! loved his accent :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple 18-24
  • (2 reviews)




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