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8.9 / 10 Guest Rating

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, ie

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025 - main view

About the Property

Award-Winning Hostel in Galway City

Central Location: Situated on Eyre Square, Kinlay Hostel is just a stone's throw away from the coach and train stations, making it the perfect base for exploring Galway City.

Abundance of Amenities: Enjoy a range of facilities including a common room with a pool table and TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining area. Guests are treated to complimentary breakfast, high-speed WiFi, computer usage, luggage storage, printing services, and city maps.

Local Expertise and Tours: Benefit from a 24-hour reception with knowledgeable staff ready to assist with recommendations. Embark on tours to iconic destinations like the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Aran Islands right from the hostel's doorstep.

Book your stay at Kinlay Hostel now for an unforgettable Galway experience!

Facilities & Amenities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:30 AM

Property Notes

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. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.9
Excellent4523 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the great location.

Categories

Cleanliness8.2
Service9.7
Location9.7
Room Quality7.7
Amenities9.2
Value for Money8.2
Food and Beverage8.7
Overall Experience9.7

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MichealieIE
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

lovely hostel the only hostel I'll ever stay in Galway lovely staff Very friendly and helpful

There's nothing 😊

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EstherfrFR
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"It does what you expect of it. Except for the breakfast, much better quality, and very clean."

8.0

Lots of choice of breakfast. Very different than a classic hostel in terms of food. And also very clean.

Unfortunately like every hostel, it can be loud at nights.

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KürschnerdeDE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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MarilenaieIE
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Le mie amiche ed io siamo state davvero bene, i ragazzi della reception ci hanno dato dei consigli ottimi su come e dove"

10.0

Tutto super pulito, tenuto bene e personale davvero gentile!

Nulla da dire

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DavidsiSI
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Great location downtown."

10.0

Great location, very helpful staff and the space is great! Easily one of the best hostels I have been to since 2020.

Breakfast was a little bare.

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PadraigieIE
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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AdinaauAU
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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DawncaCA
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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MarikafiFI
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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VickiusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Very expensive hostel for what you get which includes drinks roaming the halls at night."

4.0

The room and en-suite bathroom were very clean. The price was super high but all I could find in Galway. Drunk men wandering the halls yelling throughout the night really drove me mad. Wouldn’t stay here again

Drunkards

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