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Kinlay Hostel Galway

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Free continental breakfast
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Merchant's Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Galway
  • Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Galway Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Galway
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm Standard (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in an Eight Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bedroom private with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-bed Private Room, Ensuite Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room Private, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

Kinlay Hostel Galway

Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Eyre Square
Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Kinlay Hostel Galway offers 40 accommodations with a safe. This Galway hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Kinlay Hostel Galway, you're just a quick walk from Eyre Square. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and dry cleaning service are available.
  • Free continental breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Eyre Square and 5 minutes on foot from Galway Harbour
Free breakfast is served. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at Kinlay Hostel Galway.

This Galway hostel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: EUR 2 per person

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 ratings 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

Kinlay Hostel Galway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 159 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very tired when I arrived. The person at the desk noticed and let me check in early so thay I could sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jithin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Gozde

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cora

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

10/10 Excellent

F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed two nights in this hustle; I recommend it if you do not have car. Clean, easy access, walkable. Nice stuff, Valerie and Amy helped me when I need to change my room, thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hostel. It was my first time staying in this type of accommodation and it was a great place to start. Very social and the front desk staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

KIRAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Great staff and accommodation

Arrived early and was able to leave luggage in the secure room. The lovely lady at reception helped me find all the best spots and gave her personal recommendations for the city. The hostel was mostly clean, apart from the showers which I think was more down the to guests rather than them. There were great facilities and a nice communal area. Bedrooms were comfortable with a privacy curtain on each bit, always a huge plus in a hostel! Each bed had its own light and plug/usb socket to charge overnight. Basic breakfast provided the next morning. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

Lezlie

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

Wonderful hostel

Awesome hostel. More of a hotel than a hostel. We had a private room for 4. The rooms were clean, smelled fresh, the beds were on the firm side and comfortable for us, the pillows weren't flat but nice and comfy. Everything smelled and looked new. The breakfast had a lot of variety and very good. Parking is a block away and not free but discounted.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
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

Christine

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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

8/10 Good

Dennis

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

Decent hostel but still a hostel

The staff are very helpful and kind. There's a luggage room you can use too although be warned: you may need to play Tetris squeezing yours in. There were a ton of luggages in place. But the room itself was serviceable, but highly dependent on who you get as per usual hostel rules. Not great procedures if you're trying to avoid getting sick. I wore a mask to sleep once I heard 2 people coughing and I only had the curtain to shield myself. Breakfast options were fine. You get a good enough option to be happy to go about your way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

Zeeshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Overall pleasing

First time staying in a hostel/shared room, the experience was rather pleasing. The only downside was that no towels were provided, towels cost 2€ at the front desk. Overall cleanliness was good, the service exceptional! Breakfast was included, very diverse and tasty. Another great thing was the Kinlay Pub Crawl, would definitely recommend participating – met a lot of great fellow travellers and had a great great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Abigail, Salinas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms are clean, bunk beds are spacious with your own light & electric outlet & with curtain, beds are comfortable & nice clean beddings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

matthew, Show Low

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A large hostel in the city centre. Even on a Monday, there are drunk Irishmen coming and going at all hours. One guy slept naked after he passed out at 0500. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

YASUKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly kind clean breakfast👍😋 location Everything is perfect!! Thanks ❣️
Stayed 1 night in May 2023