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Salmon Weir Hostel Reviews

3 St. Vincent Avenue, Woodquay, Galway, Ireland

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86%

This is a laid back hostel. It is great if you are looking to hang out although it is not the ideal place for massive partying. The staff is lovely and they work hard to keep the place clean and orderly.


86%

It was a very nice hostel. Very homeley feel. It was also in a perfect location, very central but not noisy. Great staff. 2 potential problems. You don't get a key so you have to wait until the staff are ready to answer the door. There is also a 3 am cerfew. This was not a problem for me but could be if you go to a club and then want food after.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 03 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


100%

People very welcoming and friendly. A clean and very nice hostel to live.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

A really nice place to stay. Staff was extremely friendly and patient with all our questions.


100%

Had a great stay, great atmosphere and staff, will definitely stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Staff were very friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Very friendly staff and Great atmosphere! Will def return!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

LOVELYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


70%

Other than the the old beds and smelly room, this hostel is very welcoming and cosy. The staff work well with what they have and keep the bathrooms and Kitchen nice and clean!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • neets4819
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (20 reviews)


53%

Nice staff but the hostel is old and small and not so clean

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


73%

Big thanks for the reception guy who was originally from Quebec. He saved the whole image of the hostel by being so nice, helpful and friendly for us after we had got some bad service from another guy who worked for the hostel. I don't remember his name, but he is from Quebec so I hope you can pass our feedback for him, big thanks!! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


96%

This hostel is like a little home. I was tired when I arrived so I sat down in the living room. The room was like a normal living room; books, tv, dvd, games, warm, sofa and blankets, very cosy. I felt at home. Our car was parked very close to the hostel. We could walk very easy to the centre of town. the staff was very friendly. The rooms were very small but I don't care. I slept well wut the shower wasn't so good. I believe it's a beautifull hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


96%

The place is really well located, people in there are really nice, friendly, kind and funny. You feel at home, in holidays with friends of friends. You feel secure cause if you need something, you just ask, and on top of all you will get a smile and a joke! It is not luxury inside but what do you expect? Is is a hostel! All you want is a warm atmosphere, a good bed, a clean shower and toilet. You even get a towel! You can cook in the kitchen with pleasure. Plus, there are games there. Thank you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Very informal and cozy. I met almost all of the customers there and I made a couple of friends, too!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 31-40
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Hello ! I spent a wonderful time there in a friendly atmosphere, everything was perfect !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


40%

The hostel definitely does not live up to its price. It's very old and small. If you don't show up by 3am, the Hostel closes and you can't get in. Not the greatest experience.


86%

Very cosy and familiar atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

all doors should have keys in my opinion but other than that it was very nice and would go back again...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

Pros; Was really well located and a fairly good standard of cleanliness! Staff seemed nice and pleasant. Cons; One of the beds was quite dodgy, some of the showers weren't working on our second day and CURFEW at 3am!!? That was a major drawback ... If it weren't for the curfew I'd stay again.


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