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Kinlay Hostel Galway

2.0 star property
City-center hostel, steps from Eyre Square

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Experience the vibrant energy of Galway at Kinlay Hostel Galway, where you can start your day with a continental breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Unwind in the arcade/game room or grab a snack from the vending machine.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Arcade/game room
  • Offsite parking available
The current price is $154
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Eight Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bedroom private with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm Standard (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

1 Bed in an Six Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Six Bed Female Only Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room Private, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Six Bed Male Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Private Room, Ensuite Bathroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 Bed in an Twelve Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Twelve Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Merchant's Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shop Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Quay Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 66 min drive
  • Galway Station - 2 min walk
  • Athenry Station - 18 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dough Bros - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Garavan's Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kinlay Hostel Galway

Kinlay Hostel Galway puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Galway Harbour. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include continental breakfast and WiFi. Also, Galway Bay and Galway Cathedral are within a 15-minute walk.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Galway Hostel Kinlay

Kinlay

Kinlay Galway

Kinlay Galway Hostel

Kinlay Hostel

Kinlay Hostel Galway

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Kinlay Hostel Galway Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Kinlay Hostel Galway Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Galway

Frequently asked questions

Does Kinlay Hostel Galway offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kinlay Hostel Galway does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Kinlay Hostel Galway and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Kinlay Hostel Galway also has an arcade.

What's the area around Kinlay Hostel Galway like?

Kinlay Hostel Galway is in Galway City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Galway Station and 3 minutes' walk from Shop Street.

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Reviews

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8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, quality, and had a lot of variety and options. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and facilities. And luckily, I had very respectful roommates. Breakfast was decent, could use more protein, but it has the basics plus more! A big plus is also that they provided free towels, bedding and luggage storage. Would stay here again!
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff, great location!
Abbie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast menu was excellent. Nice rooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Restroom/Washroom was well maintained with large enough space for necessary ablutions.
Oseremen, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay here. This is one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Staff was very friendly, the rooms were clean and their kitchen looked great! Would stay here again!
James, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rooms clean and of a good stardard shower toilets could me better. Staff friendly and helpful.
Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and Friendly Place to stay. I’ve stayed in a lot of Hostels but this one has been the greatest!
Jedadiah, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Kinlay hostel was the perfect location to really explore Galway! The staff was very welcoming and provided us with many suggestions on what to do in the city.
Brenda, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful welcoming staff. Great location and delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Michaela, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly check in and located very close to the city centre
Roberto, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Was honestly my most favourite stay in Ireland for this trip. The hostel is super clean and quiet and the dining area is lovely. Would definitely stay again
Tanya, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great stay at the Kinlay! Staff were friendly, the hostel was clean, great kitchen facilities and lots of opportunities to socialize with others if that is what you are looking for.
Leah, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The staff was very welcoming and the space was nice. Very walkable to everything you’d need in Galway. There’s also free breakfast! :)
Ashley, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great Staff, very central place et very clean
Alexandre, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, everything went well. Highly recommend
Hannah, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast!
Cora, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, right in the heart of Galway and just steps from trains, busses and rental car offices, perfect as a hub to explore the west. Also easy walking distance to shops, dining and tourist sites such as the Spanish Arch.
Lindsay, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice and clean
Elpidio, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, clean, and quiet. We felt very safe. Nice breakfast. Just a short walk from the bus station.
Christine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The bathrooms are clean, bunk beds are spacious with your own light & electric outlet & with curtain, beds are comfortable & nice clean beddings.
Sarah Abigail, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A gem.

Couldn’t not have been more impressed with this location. The business clearly deserves every award it has been given.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hostel

Awesome hostel. More of a hotel than a hostel. We had a private room for 4. The rooms were clean, smelled fresh, the beds were on the firm side and comfortable for us, the pillows weren't flat but nice and comfy. Everything smelled and looked new. The breakfast had a lot of variety and very good. Parking is a block away and not free but discounted.
Lezlie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I was very tired when I arrived. The person at the desk noticed and let me check in early so thay I could sleep.
Katherine, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall pleasing

First time staying in a hostel/shared room, the experience was rather pleasing. The only downside was that no towels were provided, towels cost 2€ at the front desk. Overall cleanliness was good, the service exceptional! Breakfast was included, very diverse and tasty. Another great thing was the Kinlay Pub Crawl, would definitely recommend participating – met a lot of great fellow travellers and had a great great time!
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and accommodation

Arrived early and was able to leave luggage in the secure room. The lovely lady at reception helped me find all the best spots and gave her personal recommendations for the city. The hostel was mostly clean, apart from the showers which I think was more down the to guests rather than them. There were great facilities and a nice communal area. Bedrooms were comfortable with a privacy curtain on each bit, always a huge plus in a hostel! Each bed had its own light and plug/usb socket to charge overnight. Basic breakfast provided the next morning. Definitely would stay again
Charlotte, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Decent hostel but still a hostel

The staff are very helpful and kind. There's a luggage room you can use too although be warned: you may need to play Tetris squeezing yours in. There were a ton of luggages in place. But the room itself was serviceable, but highly dependent on who you get as per usual hostel rules. Not great procedures if you're trying to avoid getting sick. I wore a mask to sleep once I heard 2 people coughing and I only had the curtain to shield myself. Breakfast options were fine. You get a good enough option to be happy to go about your way.
Dennis, 1-night trip