About

Your Home away from Home, Galway City Hostel-Solo Traveller Hostel is Galway's most popular Hostel for Solo Travellers.

Overlooking Eyre Square and positioned right next to Galway's Rail and Bus Stations the location is simply unbeatable. This Hostel also offers a free and substantial continental breakfast and a very comfortable shared lounge, as well as free Wi-Fi, printing, and luggage storage. The reception staff will look after your every need and can also arrange tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Aran Islands. Offering landmark and city views, each dorm bed is equipped with a privacy curtain, light, USB and power sockets, along with secure luggage storage.

Please note that large groups may be required to pay a security deposit upon check-in. This deposit is fully refundable upon checkout once all house rules and other guests have been respected.

Important to note - A 24 hour Cancellation policy applies. Bookings cancelled inside 24 hours of the arrival date will be charged at the cost of the Full cost of your stay. No Shows will be charged at cost of the first nights stay.

Please note we don't accept guests under 18 years old in dormitories.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.6Superb(3919)
  • Value for Money
    9.3
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.5
  • Cleanliness
    9.7
  • Staff
    9.9
  • Location
    9.9
  • Facilities
    9.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Galway City Hostel in Galway is celebrated for its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, who create a warm, social atmosphere perfect for solo travellers. Guests love the prime location, excellent free breakfast, and the organised activities like pub crawls that make meeting people easy. It's a top choice for a comfortable and social stay.

Stayed in Sept 2026
10
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Ellie
Female, 25-30, USA
One word: TOM. From the second I arrived he made me feel like a part of this little hostel's family. He immediately connected me to other solo travelers, and made the most nourishing meals for dinner (highly recommend it’s only $5). As a solo female traveler, it was such a relief to have him there. He doesn’t just see the guests as guests, they’re all family. I’ve stayed in many hostels, and nothing comes close to the experience here. Tom is an angel. 11/10 experience. Unforgettable.
Stayed in Sept 2026
9.7
C
Colm
Male, 31-40, Ireland
Friendly staff and great location. Wonderful breakfast which was not expected. Good advice n where to go for music and food
Stayed in Sept 2026
9.4
T
Tatiana
Female, 18-24, Australia
Incredible place! A really social hostel with great €5 dinners and fantastic pub crawls that really make it easy to meet people. Staff was super friendly. Location is great, super close to public transport and right in the city centre. Dorm beds are comfortable, with curtains, charging ports and big under-bed lockers. Towel is included! Also, hands down, the best free hostel breakfast spread I’ve ever had.
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Location

Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
0.3km from city centre