Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025 | Hostel in Galway

8.9 (3846 Reviews) | 359 Bedrooms 10 Bathrooms 45 Guests

Galway City Centre Hostel | Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025

359 Bedroom Hostel in Galway City Centre, Galway

WINNER: Best Hostel in Ireland 2025 Kinlay has also been featured as a Top Choice in an edition of Lonely Planet, Kinlay Hostel is a standout stay in the heart of Galway City. Perfectly located on the corner of Eyre Square, just a one-minute stroll from both the coach and train stations, Kinlay is a multi award-winning hostel known for its warm atmosphere and top-notch facilities. Guests can choose from a range of private rooms and shared dorms, all designed for comfort and convenience. The hostel offers a spacious common area with a pool table and TV, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, and a bright dining room. Extras like free breakfast, high-speed WiFi, luggage storage, and city maps come as standard. The 24-hour reception team is always on hand with local tips and recommendations. Plus, daily tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Aran Islands depart from right outside the front door.

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025 is located in Galway.

This 359 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Entertainment, Laundry, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 3846 reviews with the average score of 8.9 . Coming to Galway and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 359 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Galway. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025 in Galway is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

Amenities

Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility

Security/Safety

EV Charge Station

Sports/Activities

Fireplace/Heating

Bar

Guest Services

Entertainment

Breakfast

Internet

Kitchen

Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Parking

Parking

Parking garage

Electric vehicle charging station

Accessible parking

Accessibility

Lowered sink

Wheelchair accessible

Toilet with grab rails

Activities

Walking tours

Tour or class about local culture

Bar crawls

Pool table

Entertainment

Board games/Puzzles

General

Smoke-free property

Safe

Non-smoking rooms

Wifi in all areas

Elevator

Facilities for disabled guests

Heating

Family rooms

Guest Services

Vending machine (snacks)

Tour desk

Express check-in/out

Laundry

24-hour front desk

Daily housekeeping

ATM on site

Vending machine (drinks)

Shared lounge/TV area

Fax/Photocopying

Baggage storage

Internet

Free Wifi

Wifi

Internet

Security/Safety

24-hour security

CCTV in common areas

Fire extinguishers

Smoke alarms

CCTV outside property

Key access

Key card access

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Delivered food covered securely

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Breakfast to-go containers

Physical distancing in dining areas

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Face masks for guests available

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Access to healthcare professionals

Process in place to check health of guests

First aid kits available

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Cashless payment available

Contactless check-in/out

Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

Pet Policy

Pets are not allowed

Parking is available in q park hynes yard, 3 mins walk from the hostel. hynes yard is located on the dock road and also merchants road with a special discounted rate of discounted rate of eur 11 per 24 hours with the kinlay hostel discount ticket. please ask at reception prior to check-out to avail of this discount. , please note that guests under 17 years old are not allowed in shared dormitories and must book a private room.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:

8.48

Location:

9.74

Staff:

9.6

Facilities:

Comfort:

8.89

Cleanliness:

9.03

Genevieve

Nov 30, 2025 08:00:00 AM

Review Score: 10

USA

Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: The free towel rental and included breakfast were a breath of fresh air!! The staff were lovely, particularly Valeria at the reception desk. The room was quite clean, and the location couldn't have been better! I appreciated that they partially validate parking a the Hynes Yard Q-Park. It brought the cost of overnight parking down significantly.

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Room Arrangement

Room Info	Facilities
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom Room Type: Bed in Dorm Room Size: 14 m² 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper General Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Lockers, Key card access View City view, Inner courtyard view Bedroom Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom Room Type: Bed in Dorm Room Size: 12 m² 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper General Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Lockers, Key card access View City view, Inner courtyard view Bedroom Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite Room Type: Bed in Dorm Room Size: 9 m² 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo General Lockers, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Fan, Key card access Living Area Sitting area Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens View City view, Inner courtyard view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Double Room En suite Room Type: Double Room Size: 11 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom Media & Technology TV General Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Fan, Key card access Living Area Sitting area Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens View City view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Toilet with grab rails Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
3 Bed Private Room En Suite Room Type: Triple Room Size: 12 m² 3 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Shower, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper General Lockers, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Fan, Key card access Living Area Sitting area Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens View City view, Inner courtyard view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory En Suite Room Type: Bed in Dorm Room Size: 9 m² 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom General Lockers, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Fan, Key card access Living Area Sitting area Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens View City view, Inner courtyard view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom Room Type: Bed in Dorm Room Size: 6 m² 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper Living Area Desk General Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Lockers, Key card access View City view, Inner courtyard view Bedroom Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Single Room En Suite Room Type: Single Room Size: 11 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom General Lockers, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Fan, Key card access Living Area Sitting area Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens View City view, Inner courtyard view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Double Or Twin Room En Suite Room Type: Twin/Double Room Size: 6 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom Media & Technology TV General Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Fan, Key card access Living Area Sitting area Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens View City view, Inner courtyard view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room Room Type: Bed in Dorm Room Size: 9 m² 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom General Lockers, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Fan, Key card access Living Area Sitting area Bedroom Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter View Inner courtyard view Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
4 Bed Family Room en suite Room Type: Family Room Size: 6 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom Media & Technology TV General Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Fan, Key card access Living Area Sitting area Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens View City view, Inner courtyard view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
4-Bed Private Room with shared Bathroom Room Type: Dorm Room Room Size: 6 m² 4 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper Living Area Desk General Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Lockers, Key card access View City view, Inner courtyard view Bedroom Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
6 Bed Private Room Room Type: Dorm Room Room Size: 6 m² 6 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper General Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Lockers, Key card access View City view, Inner courtyard view Bedroom Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
6 Bed Private Room Ensuite Room Type: Dorm Room Room Size: 6 m² 6 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom General Lockers, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Fan, Key card access Living Area Sitting area Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens View City view, Inner courtyard view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
8 Bed Private Room with shared bathroom Room Type: Dorm Room Room Size: 6 m² 8 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper General Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Lockers, Key card access View City view, Inner courtyard view Bedroom Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with shared bathroom Room Type: Bed in Dorm Room Size: 6 m² 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper General Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Lockers, Key card access Living Area Sitting area View City view, Inner courtyard view Bedroom Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Room Type: Twin Room Size: 6 m² 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper General Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Lockers, Key card access Bedroom Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6 Bed Male Dormitory Room En suite Room Type: Bed in Dorm Room Size: 6 m² 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom General Lockers, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Reading light, Fan, Key card access Living Area Sitting area Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens View City view, Inner courtyard view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Room Amenities Socket near the bed, Adapter Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this Galway City Centre hostel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Galway City Centre hostel?

Check-in time for Galway City Centre hostel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Galway City Centre hostel have a swimming pool?

No, this Galway City Centre hostel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Galway City Centre hostel?

Best-rates for the Galway City Centre hostel starts from $276 per night with includes Wheelchair Accessible, Bar, Kitchen, TV, Security/Safety, Guest Services, Breakfast, Parking, Entertainment, Laundry, Accessibility, EV Charge Station, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Internet with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Galway City Centre hostel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Galway City Centre hostel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Galway City Centre hostel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Galway City Centre hostel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Galway City Centre hostel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Galway City Centre hostel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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