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Kinlay Hostel Galway

2.0 star property
Travelers fuel their Galway adventures with morning continental breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi before unwinding in the game room

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Kinlay Hostel Galway captures the city's vibrant energy with amenities for a full day of exploration. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, start mornings with continental breakfast, and relax in the arcade/game room or grab snacks from vending machines.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NT$3,211
NT$3,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Eight Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bedroom private with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm Standard (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

1 Bed in an Six Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Six Bed Female Only Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room Private, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 1 Bed in an Six Bed Male Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Six Bed Male Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 8-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Private Room, Ensuite Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 Bed in an Twelve Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Twelve Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Merchant's Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shop Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quay Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 2 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dough Bros - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kinlay Hostel Galway

Hostel near Eyre Square
Located close to Galway Harbour and Galway Cathedral, Kinlay Hostel Galway provides free continental breakfast, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A computer station, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Kinlay Hostel Galway have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with dishwashers, ovens, and freezers
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Galway Hostel Kinlay
Kinlay
Kinlay Galway
Kinlay Galway Hostel
Kinlay Hostel
Kinlay Hostel Galway
Kinlay Hostel Galway Galway
Kinlay Hostel Galway Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kinlay Hostel Galway Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinlay Hostel Galway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

As of 2026/1/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kinlay Hostel Galway on 2026/1/8 start from NT$3,211, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Kinlay Hostel Galway doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Kinlay Hostel Galway located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Galway Harbour. Galway Cathedral and University of Galway are also within 15 minutes. Galway Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Kinlay Hostel Galway Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 190 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oseremen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was excellent. Nice rooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Restroom/Washroom was well maintained with large enough space for necessary ablutions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and eco conscious. We loved being so close to town center and 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. This is one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Staff was very friendly, the rooms were clean and their kitchen looked great! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kinlay hostel was the perfect location to really explore Galway! The staff was very welcoming and provided us with many suggestions on what to do in the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jedadiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Friendly Place to stay. I’ve stayed in a lot of Hostels but this one has been the greatest!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The staff was very welcoming and the space was nice. Very walkable to everything you’d need in Galway. There’s also free breakfast! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful welcoming staff. Great location and delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay at the Kinlay! Staff were friendly, the hostel was clean, great kitchen facilities and lots of opportunities to socialize with others if that is what you are looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, everything went well. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was honestly my most favourite stay in Ireland for this trip. The hostel is super clean and quiet and the dining area is lovely. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly check in and located very close to the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Vinay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice reception staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elpidio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff, very central place et very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, right in the heart of Galway and just steps from trains, busses and rental car offices, perfect as a hub to explore the west. Also easy walking distance to shops, dining and tourist sites such as the Spanish Arch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hemmily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once arrived very quick check in and info given for stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem.

Couldn’t not have been more impressed with this location. The business clearly deserves every award it has been given.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is what a hostel should be

Wonderful Hostel for a few days stay. Clean and comfortable with well equipped large kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, and quiet. We felt very safe. Nice breakfast. Just a short walk from the bus station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

KIRAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near and central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great common areas. Parking isn't close. Make sure you understand how the vouchers work before you try to exit the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay but I'm still waiting for the reimbursement of the night because Tom made me pay twice by mistake
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024