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Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel

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

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1425 reviews)

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9.1
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1,425 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Total

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

Hostel extremely clean and private bed very comfortable. They have adapted everything for guests during covid-19. It couldn't be more well located.

Enaile Brazil

The hostel is in the heart of the city, also very organized and clean

Luiz Ireland

Scones were not fresh. Staff were great. Found my bank card. Were kind to us. No complaints. 10/10

Cormac Ireland

breakfast was nice! not a huge selection but just enough there, good for people travelling. common room was lovely. Staff very helpful

Fíona Ireland

It's a clean hostel that really gives value for your money. The hostel organizes often pub crawls so you get to meet a lot of new people from different places. The kitchen is clean and well equipped so you can cook your own food if you want too and there's lots of tables to eat at. The common room behind the reception is a great hangout spot both before and after a night out.

Sebastian Finland

Location, breakfast, staff all excellent. A definite asset to Galway as a tourist destination. These people certainly know about Irish Tourism. What else can I say, except "try it to appreciate it"

Brian Ireland

One of the best and cleanest hostels I ever stayed in! Staff are very friendly! But bring your lockers

Mohammed Oman

Location, price, our room, the common facilities, honestly there's a reason this hostel is so loved by people across Ireland. Big shout out to the staff especially, We had a staff member at reception (I'm gonna say her name was.. Megan?) Who was genuinely the most lovely person and gave us a heap of recommendations, give her a raise like

Dara Ireland

Location is great. Layout and comfort are fabulous. Staff are very are welcoming, pleasant and helpful.

Brian Ireland

Breakfast is all you can eat and is decent. Beds are cozy and private. Bathrooms are super clean. Tours should be booked with the hostel as it's the best price and usually leave right outside.

Shane United States of America

Excellent location!

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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Hostel extremely clean and private bed very comfortable. They have adapted everything for guests during covid-19. It couldn't be more well located.”
    Enaile Enaile Brazil Brazil
  • “The hostel is in the heart of the city, also very organized and clean”
    Luiz Luiz Ireland Ireland
  • “Scones were not fresh. Staff were great. Found my bank card. Were kind to us. No complaints. 10/10”
    Cormac Cormac Ireland Ireland
  • “breakfast was nice! not a huge selection but just enough there, good for people travelling. common room was lovely. Staff very helpful”
    Fíona Fíona Ireland Ireland
  • “It's a clean hostel that really gives value for your money. The hostel organizes often pub crawls so you get to meet a lot of new people from different places.”
    Sebastian Sebastian Finland Finland
  • “Location, breakfast, staff all excellent. A definite asset to Galway as a tourist destination. These people certainly know about Irish Tourism.”
    Brian Brian Ireland Ireland
  • “One of the best and cleanest hostels I ever stayed in! Staff are very friendly! But bring your lockers”
    Mohammed Mohammed Oman Oman
  • “Location, price, our room, the common facilities, honestly there's a reason this hostel is so loved by people across Ireland.”
    Dara Dara Ireland Ireland
  • “Location is great. Layout and comfort are fabulous. Staff are very are welcoming, pleasant and helpful.”
    Brian Brian Ireland Ireland
  • “Breakfast is all you can eat and is decent. Beds are cozy and private. Bathrooms are super clean. Tours should be booked with the hostel as it's the best price and usually leave right outside.”
    Shane Shane United States of America United States of America

One of our best sellers in Galway! 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 features 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

뀐 Located in the top-rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

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Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

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9.1
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  • Enaile Brazil

    “Hostel extremely clean and private bed very comfortable. They have adapted everything for guests during covid-19. It couldn't be more well located.”

  • Luiz Ireland

    “The hostel is in the heart of the city, also very organized and clean”

  • Cormac Ireland

    “Scones were not fresh. Staff were great. Found my bank card. Were kind to us. No complaints. 10/10”

  • Fíona Ireland

    “breakfast was nice! not a huge selection but just enough there, good for people travelling. common room was lovely. Staff very helpful”

  • Sebastian Finland

    “It's a clean hostel that really gives value for your money. The hostel organizes often pub crawls so you get to meet a lot of new people from different places. The kitchen is clean and well equipped so you can cook your own food if you want too and there's lots of tables to eat at. The common room behind the reception is a great hangout spot both before and after a night out.” Read more

  • Brian Ireland

    “Location, breakfast, staff all excellent. A definite asset to Galway as a tourist destination. These people certainly know about Irish Tourism. What else can I say, except "try it to appreciate it"”

  • Mohammed Oman

    “One of the best and cleanest hostels I ever stayed in! Staff are very friendly! But bring your lockers ”

  • Dara Ireland

    “Location, price, our room, the common facilities, honestly there's a reason this hostel is so loved by people across Ireland. Big shout out to the staff especially, We had a staff member at reception (I'm gonna say her name was.. Megan?) Who was genuinely the most lovely person and gave us a heap of recommendations, give her a raise like ” Read more

  • Brian Ireland

    “Location is great. Layout and comfort are fabulous. Staff are very are welcoming, pleasant and helpful.”

  • Shane United States of America

    “Breakfast is all you can eat and is decent. Beds are cozy and private. Bathrooms are super clean. Tours should be booked with the hostel as it's the best price and usually leave right outside.”

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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Eyre Square Centre
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  • Eyre Square
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  • 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
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Cafe Express
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  • Cafe/Bar An Pucan
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant The Dough Bros
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Brassaire on the Corner
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Cava
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Front Door
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • National University of Galway
    0.5 miles
  • Galway Greyhound Stadium
    0.6 miles
  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
    1.2 miles
  • Galway Bay
    5.2 miles
  • Spiddal
    9.7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Salthill Diving Board
    1.7 miles
  • River Corrib River
    0.3 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Dead Mans Beach
    3,050 feet
Public transit
  • Train Galway Railway Station
    0 miles
Closest Airports
  • Shannon Airport
    40.5 miles
  • Ireland West Airport Knock
    45.2 miles
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Amenities of Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

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Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
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24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Services & Extras
  • Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment Additional charge
  • Pool table Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 9 per day.

  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Ticket service
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 10:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Parking is available in Hynes Yard, 2 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 9 per 24 hours with the Kinlay Hostel discount ticket. Please ask at reception prior to check-out to avail of this discount.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel by:

    • Car 1h 30min

  • Guests staying at Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel is 500 feet from the center of Galway.

  • Check-in at Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking

  • Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bar crawls
    • Walking tours

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