Name: Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel
Address: Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway County, Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $29 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

*8.7* Eyre Square: only 1 minute away! (200 feet by foot)

Galway Railway Station: less than a minute away! (250 feet by foot)

*8.4* Spanish Arch: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*8.6* The Market: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

*9.1* Shop Street: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

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Met alot of people and really friendly. Hostel was very convenient to access. Brilliantly located within Galway city.

Wayne, Ireland

This was a well-located, stylish hostel that is very affordable and well equipped. The staff is friendly and helpful. I like that both of my tour buses and shuttle buses picked up at this location - convenient.

Carrie, United States of America

The place is super close to bars and Eyre square. I loved that they have curtain in the dorm's beds. So that you can have so privacy and block the lights. Kitchen is good and big. Shower clean and have so many of them. So there was no queue.

Winnie, Sweden

The breakfast was wonderful. They had two juice options, porridge, pastry, and different kinds of bread for toast, Nutella packets, butter, and jam. The room was a classic hostel room, with a nice additional closet space, and provided hangers. I felt safe with the security system, and I would highly recommend- definitely would stay here again!

Madison, Spain

This was my second time and i will probably come back. Is The best hostel of Galway. The common areas are confortable and clean, and so is the kitchen. The breakfast is included and is very good.

Alene, Uruguay

Great location to public transportation and central Galway restaurants and pubs. The bed was comfortable. Good value for the money. Excellent breakfast; delicious scones and coffee! Staff were very nice and helpful. Laundry service was good for the price. I'd certainly recommend this hostel to friends.

Mary, United States of America

I slept in a 6 bed dorm and liked that there was a curtain that I could pull across to give me privacy while I was in bed. Also, I liked that there was always coffee available. The free breakfast looked ace but I don't eat breakfast

Shauna-marie, Ireland

The breakfast was excellent (especially the coffee!), the location is perfect for sightseeing, the rooms were clean and comfy.

Muireann, Ireland

Lovely place in a brilliant location. We booked a room for 3 which had one double bed and bunk beds with private bathroom. Basically a good hotel room but not at hotel rates. Great value especially considering the location. Staff were fine and a really nice and friendly blonde girl on rerception. All good.

Gabriel, Ireland

Was a lovely place to stay close to everything staff were grear

Roy, Ireland

Great location!

One of our top picks in Galway.

This property is a 12-minute walk from the beach. Located on the corner of Eyre Square in Galway City, the multi award-winning Kinlay Hostel is 1 minutes' walk from both the coach and train stations.

This hostel is described as 'Top Choice' in the current edition of the Lonely Planet’s guide.

Kinlay Hostel boasts a mix of private rooms and dormitories. Guest facilities include a common room with a pool table and TV, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a dining room. A free breakfast and high-speed WiFi as well as free computer usage, free luggage storage, free printing and free city maps are all provided to guests.

There is a 24-hour reception desk and staff are available to offer recommendations of things to do in Galway. Tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and the Aran Islands leave from outside the front door every morning.

This is our guests' favorite part of Galway, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Galway! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Galway! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Double Room with Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 118 ft² Rooms are 11 square metres. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 151 ft² This rate is for one bed in an 8-bed dormitory with unlimited free Wi-Fi. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room En Suite 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 97 ft² This rate is for one bed in a 6-bed dormitory with unlimited free Wi-Fi. Please note that this is a female-only dormitory room. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room En Suite 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 97 ft² Rooms are 9 square metres. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 65 ft² Rooms are 6 square metres. Room Facilities: Heating, Carpeted, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 65 ft² Rooms are 6 square metres. Room Facilities: Heating, Carpeted, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 3 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 129 ft² This rate is for one bed in a 6-bed dormitory with unlimited free Wi-Fi. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 7-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 3 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 86 ft² These rooms are 86 ft². Room Facilities: Heating, Carpeted, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to 0 years of age)	Triple Room with Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 129 ft² Rooms are 12 square metres. Room Facilities: Shower, Toilet, Heating, Carpeted, Guest bathroom, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 86 ft² This is a private room for 2 people with unlimited free Wi-Fi. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room En Suite 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 129 ft² Rooms are 12 square metres. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 65 ft² This private room is for only 1 guest and provides unlimited free Wi-Fi. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Eyre Square Centre 0 miles
Eyre Square 0 miles
Galway Railway Station 0 miles
Lynch’s Castle 0.1 miles
Shop Street 0.2 miles
Bold Art Gallery 0.2 miles
The Market 0.2 miles
St. Nicholas Collegiate Church 0.2 miles
Spanish Arch 0.3 miles
Galway City Museum 0.3 miles

Closest Airports

Shannon Airport 40.5 miles
Ireland West Knock Airport 45.2 miles

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The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

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Please note that groups larger than 4 people may be charged a refundable security deposit upon check-in.

Parking is available in Hynes Yard, 2 mins walk from the hostel. Hynes Yard is on The Dock Road and also Merchants Road with a special discounted rate of EUR 8 per 24 hours with the Kinlay Hostel stamp. Please present your tickets to the front desk prior to check out to receive this discount.

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July 20, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room En Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Clothes washing was pricey!
눇Clean, friendly, brilliant location
July 16, 2017

Wayne
Ireland

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Accessable from every point”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room En Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The room was clean and tidy however, when everyone was sleeping in the nights there was no ventilation of any kind even after leaving the windows wide opened.
눇Met alot of people and really friendly. Hostel was very convenient to access. Brilliantly located within Galway city.
July 12, 2017

Carrie
United States of America
10

“Stylish, well-located hostel in Galway”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room En Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉I would have liked there to be more group bathrooms on the 2nd floor for the times that the bathroom and shower is engaged in your room (when you share dorm type rooms). I would walk all the way down the hall to the first floor group bathrooms. It would be good to have peanut butter packets for vegans (or just anyone) as a protein bread topping in the mornings or to ensure that your scones or muffins are dairy and egg free. It was good that there was soymilk in addition to dairy. It would also be useful to have non-caffeinated tea and coffee. Otherwise, I liked the food options.
눇This was a well-located, stylish hostel that is very affordable and well equipped. The staff is friendly and helpful. I like that both of my tour buses and shuttle buses picked up at this location - convenient.
July 9, 2017

Winnie
Sweden
9.2

“Good spot!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The shower tap you have to press it all the time. The air in the room were a little bit moist and warm.
눇The place is super close to bars and Eyre square. I loved that they have curtain in the dorm's beds. So that you can have so privacy and block the lights. Kitchen is good and big. Shower clean and have so many of them. So there was no queue.
July 7, 2017

Madison Bowser
Spain
10

“Great breakfast, comfortable room, lovely location in Galway!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room En Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The pillows were a little flat, and in the en suite bathroom, the water leaked out into the toilet space. So using the toilet after someone showered got your feet wet.
눇The breakfast was wonderful. They had two juice options, porridge, pastry, and different kinds of bread for toast, Nutella packets, butter, and jam. The room was a classic hostel room, with a nice additional closet space, and provided hangers. I felt safe with the security system, and I would highly recommend- definitely would stay here again!
July 7, 2017

Alene
Uruguay

2 helpful votes
10

“Best hostel in Galway”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room En Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇This was my second time and i will probably come back. Is The best hostel of Galway. The common areas are confortable and clean, and so is the kitchen. The breakfast is included and is very good.
July 6, 2017

Peter
Ireland
7.5

“Great staff good location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Blocked toilets
눇Good breakfast helpful staff
July 6, 2017

Peter
Ireland
7.5

“Great staff good breakfast”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Terrible toilets
눇Good location
July 1, 2017

Youngseo
United Kingdom
9.6

“I love here!!!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room En Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing:)
눇All thing is good!!!!!
June 25, 2017

Mary
United States of America
9.2

“Great value for central Galway location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room En Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Great location to public transportation and central Galway restaurants and pubs. The bed was comfortable. Good value for the money. Excellent breakfast; delicious scones and coffee! Staff were very nice and helpful. Laundry service was good for the price. I'd certainly recommend this hostel to friends.
June 24, 2017

Shauna-marie
Ireland
9.2

“Great location, curtains for dormbed privacy, free pub crawl and breakfast!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room En Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇I slept in a 6 bed dorm and liked that there was a curtain that I could pull across to give me privacy while I was in bed. Also, I liked that there was always coffee available. The free breakfast looked ace but I don't eat breakfast
June 16, 2017

Muireann
Ireland
9.6

“Very good value and completely exceeded my expectations!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room En Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The toilet in our room (room 209) didn't flush very well.
눇The breakfast was excellent (especially the coffee!), the location is perfect for sightseeing, the rooms were clean and comfy.
June 12, 2017

Gabriel
Ireland
8.8

“Happy out.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Lovely place in a brilliant location. We booked a room for 3 which had one double bed and bunk beds with private bathroom. Basically a good hotel room but not at hotel rates. Great value especially considering the location. Staff were fine and a really nice and friendly blonde girl on rerception. All good.
June 10, 2017

Roy
Ireland
9.2

“Great hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Everything was great no complaints
눇Was a lovely place to stay close to everything staff were grear
June 9, 2017

Anonymous
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Staff were amazing and facilities were great. They are currently undergoing renovations and the new rooms look amazing!

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