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Kinlay Hostel Galway

2.0 star property

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Interior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Merchant's Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm Standard (Shared Bathroom)

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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

6-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Galway

With a stay at Kinlay Hostel Galway, you'll be centrally located in Galway, steps from Eyre Square and within a 10-minute walk of Galway Harbour. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Galway Bay and 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Galway.
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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

  • Galway Station - 2 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 66 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 offers 40 accommodations with safes. This Galway hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is 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

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Kinlay Hostel Galway Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 192 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oseremen, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was excellent. Nice rooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Restroom/Washroom was well maintained with large enough space for necessary ablutions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean and of a good stardard shower toilets could me better. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall hostel, everything was superb
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Noelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, clean facility, great discount on parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and eco conscious. We loved being so close to town center and 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ALEJANDRO

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elpidio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, everything went well. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful welcoming staff. Great location and delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jedadiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Friendly Place to stay. I’ve stayed in a lot of Hostels but this one has been the greatest!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem.

Couldn’t not have been more impressed with this location. The business clearly deserves every award it has been given.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great common areas. Parking isn't close. Make sure you understand how the vouchers work before you try to exit the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025