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Hostels in Galway, Ireland

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Galway, Ireland
21 Oct — 22 Oct2

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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Galway

Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Galway to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Salthill
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The Nest Boutique Hostel Photo
Best value

The Nest Boutique Hostel

107-109 Upper Salthill Road, Galway, Ireland

8.7
Downtown
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Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square Photo
Best value

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

8.8
Galway City Hostel Photo
No. 1 most popular

Galway City Hostel

Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

8.9
Snoozles Quay Street Tourist Hostel Photo
No. 2 most popular

Snoozles Quay Street Tourist Hostel

10 Quay Street, Galway, Ireland

7.9

Cheap hotels in Galway

These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Galway

The Dawson Hostel Galway

Bothar na Mban, Woodquay, Galway, Ireland

8.0
Cúirt na Coiribe Summer Accommodation Photo

Cúirt na Coiribe Summer Accommodation

Headford Road, Galway, Ireland

7.1
The Nest Boutique Hostel Photo

The Nest Boutique Hostel

107-109 Upper Salthill Road, Galway, Ireland

8.7

Brú Radharc na Mara - Sea View Hostel

Inisheer, Aran Islands, Galway, Ireland

9.2

The Woodquay Hostel

23/24 Woodquay, Galway, Ireland

7.9
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square Photo

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

8.8
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The Nest Boutique Hostel Photo

The Nest Boutique Hostel

107-109 Upper Salthill Road, Galway, Ireland

8.7
Snoozles Galway City Centre Photo

Snoozles Galway City Centre

Forster Street, Galway, Ireland

8.6
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square Photo

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

8.8
Galway City Hostel Photo

Galway City Hostel

Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

8.9
University of Galway Rooms Photo

University of Galway Rooms

Upper Newcastle, Galway, Ireland

8.2
Snoozles Quay Street Tourist Hostel Photo

Snoozles Quay Street Tourist Hostel

10 Quay Street, Galway, Ireland

7.9

When to book a hostel in Galway

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Low seasonFebruarycheapest month to stay
High seasonJulymost expensive time to stay
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Price

$69 - $199

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Highest day of weekSundayis the most expensive day of the week to book
$74is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
$200is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day

Information about staying in Galway

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What is the average length of a stay in a Galway hostel?

Hostels are a popular option for momondo users visiting Galway. The average length of a stay at a Galway hostel is 14 days. Those looking to stay at a hostel in Galway for 14 days should expect to pay $4,073 for their accommodation.

Are Galway hostels a better deal than Galway hotels?

Galway hostels cost $291/night on average which is 15% more expensive than 2 star hotels and 25% more expensive than 3 star hotels.

What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Galway?

Our users who have stayed at Galway hostels have rated it a 8.3 out of 10. That rating is typically better than 1-star (8.1) and 2-star (7.7) hotels in Galway. Those looking for an affordable stay in Galway, who are also concerned with quality, should consider a hostel.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Galway?

As of October 2025, there are 746 operators available to choose from for hotels in Galway.

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