The Woodquay Hostel
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About this property
Woodquay hostel offers accommodations in Galway and is within walking distance of all Galway attractions. The property offers free WiFi, complimentary walking tours, printing services and city maps. There are a wide range of mixed dorms, private dorms and self catering units offered at this property. Woodquay hostel offers a free light continental breakfast which consists of cereal, tea, coffee and toast. The helpful staff are always happy to provide recommendation for the local area. The National University of Ireland Galway is just a 5-minutes walk away. Shannon Airport is 40 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
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Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 full bed Bedroom 2 1 full bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 twin bed | ||
8 bunk beds | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 full bed | ||
6 bunk beds | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 full bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 twin bed or 1 full bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 full bed Bedroom 2 1 full bed Bedroom 3 1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 full bed Bedroom 2 1 full bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Malindi
United States
“The location was nice. Easy walking to town center. Reception was very nice and helpful” - Kelleigh
United States
“Excellent location super close to everything. There were pubs right outside the door. Surprisingly quiet. Clean facilities. Awesome and helpful staff. Cool hang out area. A fan was provided, but we were happy to have brought two travel fans due to...” - Megana
United States
“Location, complimentary breakfast items, luggage storage.” - Giraldo
United States
“We had the 2-bedroom apartment with full kitchen, living room, patio, and upstairs terrace. There was plenty of space for us and we were even greeted with a basket of fruit and bread in the kitchen.” - Angie
United States
“It was a great value and clean. The outdoor covered patio was very comfortable.” - Marta
Croatia
“Great location, very kind staff, very clean (and from a professional cleaner in a hostel that's very high praise) 🙂 Cozy atmosphere. Met a nice kitty cat named Ginger on the outside terrace. Loved the overall design of the hostel. Wish I could...” - Regina
United States
“Breakfast was fine, lots available for us to sample. It was easy to walk around Galway after checking in. Staff was friendly and helpful, even sent me a recipe for hotcakes I requested.” - Morgan
Canada
“Close to the shops and entertainment, and transportation. Felt safe and secure.” - Kaitlyn
United States
“Private room/bathroom was good for 4 girls, great location for walking around Galway.” - Grace
United States
“Located nicely in the center city of Galway, a nice leisurely walking distance to and from bars. The staff was very friendly and made for easy checkout. Got a room with a private bath where towels were provided. It was a perfect place for a nights...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.



The fine print
Property asks for every guest to provide valid photo ID featuring date of birth on arrival.
For group bookings of 4 people or more, full payment may be requested up to7 - 14 days in advance of arrival. . For these group bookings, a fully refundable security cash deposit of EUR 25 per person may be required. For apartments, this may be a cash deposit of EUR 200. This will be returned on the day of departure once all house rules are abided by.
Please note that guests aged 0–18 years are not permitted to stay in dorm rooms.
When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Property asks for every guest to provide valid photo ID featuring date of birth on arrival. For group bookings of 4 people or more, full payment may be requested up to 7 - 14 days in advance of arrival.
For these group bookings, a fully refundable security deposit of EUR 25 per person may be required. For apartments, this may be a deposit of EUR 200. This will be returned on the day of departure once all house rules are abided by. Accepts groups up to 15 people max.
We have a 7 day max policy, meaning 7 days can be booked and we have the right to not extanded bookings due to demand.
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.
Please inform The Woodquay Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.