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The Galway City Hostel Reviews

Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

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100%

my favorite place \i have stayed at by far. the staff were so friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was great and the people were great. it was cheap, beautiful and right next to the bus station. seriously, this is the best place to stay in galway!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


100%

Definitely worth it!!! great people, clean bed. Couldnt ask for more!=D

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Oct 2011
  • DanielleRace
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Staff were so nice, and its one of the best located hostels Ive ever been in! Definitely recommend it, cheap and cheerful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

Everything was very nice. We have stayed at many hostels and this one we got the best nights sleep.The Staff was super nice and the showers were always warm. Pretty good breakfast for a hostel. We would absolutely stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


96%

Best cleanliness ever seen in a hostel and best common kitchen!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (6 reviews)


96%

We stayed in Ireland for a little over a week, and had the opprotunity to stay at several different hostels. We were extremely fortunate to come across the Galway City Hostel and stay there for two nights. It was everything we wanted and needed from a hostel. FREE TEA AND INTERNET, good people, good times.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

This place was super friendly to stay in and the people working there were really chill. Met a lot of cool people by staying at this hostel and was the best one of our trip!

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


93%

good hostel, perfect location in the centre of the city near the two bus stations.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (6 reviews)


93%

canteen area brilliant fun for a few drinking games before heading out, location can not be anymore perfect and i lived in galway for 4 years. stayed in alot of hostels and Galway City hostel is without a doubt the BEST hostel i/we have ever stayed in.. Lots of love

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


93%

I had an amazing experience at Galway City, especially since I traveled solo. Staff was EXTREMELY helpful and friendly and the code to the dorms changed every day and you buzzed in for security. It was right across from the train and the bus and only a two minute walk to the main shopping/bar scene. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


90%

Galway is great and Galway city hostel is the best hostel in the world :) miss you, hope we'll see soon again.


90%

Familiar atmosphere, lots of thanks to the crew!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


86%

Brilliant Location!! Had trouble using the wireless in my room, but no big deal. Easy enough to hang out in the common room and use it in there, or the PC's. Would stay there again and highly recommend this hostel.


86%

Excellent place to stay for the money. Few female toilets and showers but didn't seem to be a problem. Kitchen is nice but VERY small. Only 1 or 2 cooks at most. Staff very friendly and place very safe. Would stay here again. Close to everything in Galway.

  • Globetrotter
  • 25 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (24 reviews)


86%

Great hostel , i don't have anything to complain.


86%

good hostel. common room was good to meet people. downside my bed smelt like smoke.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 09 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (18 reviews)


86%

It is a very nice hostel with a grea location. One thing which was kind of weird was that the staff play really loud heavy metal music until 11 o clock at night.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 21 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


86%

Staff very helpful. Location very good for my purposes. Good atm all round.


83%

Hostel located near everything you need: bus station, tourist information, Eyre Square, pubs, etc. The staff was helpful and friendly. The dorm was nice, not too small, but there were only was plug in the room. The toilets and showers were far from the room (they were on a different floor). The common room is in the kitchen and it is quite small.


83%

PROS: awesome location near tourist info and bus stn and city centre, secure as fort knox with front door buzzer and room codes changed daily and under-bed lockers, cheap rates, free wifi, free cereal and toast for breakfast, helpful staff CONS: slightly cramped, bathrooms are smelly OVERALL: i personally found this to be a pleasant stay

  • Globetrotter
  • 14 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (33 reviews)


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  • 80%Character
  • 82%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 81%Fun
  • 77%Cleanliness

Latest Review

  • 15 Jan 2012 (56%)
  • I stayed here in January, and there were some seedy-looking people that were also staying here. The hostel itself was extremely ...
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