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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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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
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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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Malindi
    United States United States
    The location was nice. Easy walking to town center. Reception was very nice and helpful
  • Kelleigh
    United States 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 United States
    Location, complimentary breakfast items, luggage storage.
  • Giraldo
    United States 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 United States
    It was a great value and clean. The outdoor covered patio was very comfortable.
  • Marta
    Croatia 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 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 Canada
    Close to the shops and entertainment, and transportation. Felt safe and secure.
  • Kaitlyn
    United States United States
    Private room/bathroom was good for 4 girls, great location for walking around Galway.
  • Grace
    United States 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...

Area info

House rules

The Woodquay Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. That's about $234. 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.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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