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Reviews of Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

#6 of 44 hotels in Galway

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1810 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    10
    Perfect stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    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

    10
    Highly recommend!! Will definitely stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Or Twin Room En Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wonderful 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

    10
    Amazing staff, great location and incredible hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was clean, tidy and new.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    10
    Really nice stay, one of the nicer hostels I’ve stayed in for sure. Good facilities, a free breakfast and good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • 6 Bed Private
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, free breakfast, clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room a little cold

    Good staff, good condition of the place and cleanliness, good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    9.0
    One of the best hostels we've visited in Ireland!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It 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

    9.0
    Good location. Very nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It 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

    9.0
    Excellent location, would consider staying again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory En Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice and helpful staff, cool commodities, excellent tours and great location. Highly recommend

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    10
    amazing!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    my 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 8 Bed Private Room with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great spot for a group with nice communal areas & a pool table

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Great hostel in Galway
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great localisation. Rooms really clean. Great breakfast for the price

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    8.0
    Reliable and recommendable with minor improvements possible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • 3 Bed Private Room En Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Finding parking

    Very clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    Good vibes!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4 Bed Family Room en suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The friendly staff,clean environment and location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    definitely not worth the extra price over the other hostels in Galway

    very convenient location lovely staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast 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

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One 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

    10
    Top clean hostel with friendly staff in perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    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

    10
    It was amazing! Definitely I’ll comeback.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I missed eggs / an Irish breakfast.

    Everything tidy, organized, cleaned, great facilities, great location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    9.0
    I had a fantastic trip and met great new friends thanks to this hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved how central it is in Galway and the staff were so helpful, providing great tips!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6 Bed Male Dormitory Room En suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great 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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