About

Lots of Freebies. Free tea and coffee, Free wifi, free walking tours, free printing services, free city maps, our friendly & helpful team will even keep an eye on your luggage if you need to leave it with us.

We have full self-catering facilities at Woodquay Hostel, which is ideal if you are on a budget. You can use the fully equipped kitchen to cook for yourself. We can also take care of your laundry and rent towels. We're an historic building, and don't have an elevator.

We are friendly & helpful and know Galway like the back of our hand.

Please note that if your arrival time is after 15.00hrs you must contact the hostel.

A valid ID is required to check into the hostel.

Woodquay Terrace
New in 2018 we have a separate 2-bedroom house that sleeps 4 guests (up to 5 on air mattress). Woodquay Terrace is in an ideal location for exploring Galway, just a stone's throw from Eyre Square. It's a lovely, bright & airy home with 2 large bedrooms and 2 outdoor Patio areas. Perfect for exploring Galway on foot and close to coffee shops, restaurants & bars.
Woodquay Terrace is fully self catered with 2 outdoor patio areas, free Wi-Fi, living room.

Woodquay Lucky No.7
Beautifully decorated original Galway townhouse sleeps 6. Wake up in a four-poster bed in our beautifully decorated townhouse, grab an Italian coffee (right next door) and take a 3-minute stroll to the quayside & enjoy the tranquillity of the water & the swans before the city wakes up. Remodelled with brand new beautiful décor, bathroom & a four poster bed in the master bedroom, double room and bunk bedroom. Fully equipped kitchen, with a bougee living area. Perfect for an older group of friends, couples and families & those looking to explore the city.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
  • No children
  • No curfew
  • No pets
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

8.8Fabulous(3036)
  • Value for Money
    8.3
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.6
  • Cleanliness
    8.3
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    8.1
Summary of traveller reviews

Woodquay Hostel Galway City offers a fantastic location, close to the city centre and amenities. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, the clean facilities, and the well-equipped kitchen. The complimentary breakfast, especially the homemade bread, is a highlight. Some rooms can be a bit small and noisy due to proximity to bars, and a lack of privacy curtains is occasionally mentioned.

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Stayed in Oct 2026
9.4
D
David
Male, 18-24, Ireland
No Notes. Great Hostel
Stayed in Oct 2026
8.9
J
Juan
Male, 41+, Canada
I had a really good stay here, mostly thanks to the fantastic and very helpful staff. Since I was leaving late in the day, they kindly let me store my backpack after check-out and allowed me to keep using the hostel facilities, which was incredibly accommodating. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the decent free breakfast is a great bonus to start the day. The location is also excellent and makes it very easy to explore the city. The rooms, hallways, and bathrooms are quite tiny, feels cramped.
Stayed in Oct 2026
10
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Anonymous
Female, 41+, Ireland
Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff
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Location

23/24 Woodquay, Galway, Ireland
0.5km from city centre