Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
#6 of 44 hotels in Galway
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1810 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 26, 2024
Laura
AustraliaNothing!
This hostel was amazing, the staff were wonderful and were so helpful at all stages. They even let us check in early and accommodated our large group of friends with separate bookings. I would highly recommend this hostel, it’s also a fantastic location and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Lynette
United States of AmericaWonderful experience from the minute we walked through the door. All staff was extremely friendly...front desk girls, kitchen help, cleaning people. The entire place was extremely clean which is very important to me. Cleaner than any hotels I've stayed in. Room was very spacious. Great location-walking distance to everything.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Gabriela
BrazilEverything was clean, tidy and new.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Lexie
United KingdomGreat location, free breakfast, clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Maria
ArgentinaRoom a little cold
Good staff, good condition of the place and cleanliness, good location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Lachlan
AustraliaIt was quite expensive for a hostel, which we assume was due to the St Patty's long weekend? The breakfast is appreciated, but quite basic.
The staff were super friendly, the bathrooms clean and the beds comfortable. The coffee machine is elite! We had a great stay over the St Patty's weekend, one of the best hostels we've stayed at in Ireland!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Shandisss
PolandIt would be nice if there was a shelf around the bed.
That hostel was a surprise! Staff was great! There was breakfast in the morning. In the common area there was a pool available for everyone which was great. Rooms were clean. We had a private bathroom.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Shauna
United KingdomMattress was quite hard.
Excellent location. Tasty breakfast. Felt safe as a female solo traveller. Friendly staff (Helena) with good recommendations of where to eat. The staff overall were fantastic. Very friendly and warm and helpful. Sadly my Dad passed away during my stay and the staff attempted to source me a private space/room until I could travel the next morning. They were very kind and a source of comfort at a difficult time.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Michael
AustriaVery nice and helpful staff, cool commodities, excellent tours and great location. Highly recommend
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Sarah
United States of Americamy toilet didnt work so we had to use the ones down the hall
the friendliness of the people and staff! and the excurisions and events planned with the hostel
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Leanne
IrelandGreat spot for a group with nice communal areas & a pool table
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Léna
FranceNothing
Great localisation. Rooms really clean. Great breakfast for the price
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2024
David
IrelandNo ham or other meat for breakfast. Also, the showers could be cleaned more thoroughly.
Location is impeccable. The tea and cake initiative is welcoming.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Patricia
United States of AmericaFinding parking
Very clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Alex
United States of AmericaNothing
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Juliana
IrelandNothing
The friendly staff,clean environment and location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Maggie
New Zealanddefinitely not worth the extra price over the other hostels in Galway
very convenient location lovely staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Anna
BrazilThe breakfast is very high standard for a hostel. Staff so friendly and happy to help at all the times. Also as a solo traveler the pub crawl option that the hostel offers is great to meet people. We gathered with another 2 hostels and it was amazing! Really well located, close to everything.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Marc
GermanyBreakfast had zero protein except for peanut butter. No egg or meat options. Only Apples, Oranges, Bananas. Couple cereal options and musli and Irish soda bread.
Bathroom was extremely clean for a hostel. Bed was very comfortable. Great location!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 16, 2024
Silvia
IrelandOne of my nights I couldn’t sleep very well because there were other guests really noisy
I liked the staff. They were really nice and friendly. Also I loved the art walls that there were in everywhere and I got amazing breakfast that actually surprised me
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 16, 2024
Florian
GermanyNothing
Super nice staff. Cosy common room with nice international traveller. Super equipped kitchen. Good breakfast. Top location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Wanessa
IrelandI missed eggs / an Irish breakfast.
Everything tidy, organized, cleaned, great facilities, great location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Ingrid
United KingdomI loved how central it is in Galway and the staff were so helpful, providing great tips!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Reece
South KoreaGreat location, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, excellent facilities, the included breakfast was good and the rooms were comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
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