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Kinlay Hostel Galway

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Kinlay Hostel Galway

county galway, ireland

About Kinlay Hostel Galway

location

This hostel/youth hostel is located in Galway.

facility

The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, cash machine and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hostel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, medical assistance, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Bicycles can be kept in the bicycle storage area. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

rooms

Central heating ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. Rooms have a double bed or a queen-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe provides secure storage for guests' personal property. Guests will also find a refrigerator included among the standard features. A telephone and WiFi are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hostel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

sport

The sports and entertainment facilities at the hostel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hostel, including cycling/mountain biking and billiards.

meals

Breakfast and lunch are served every day.

Amenities at Kinlay Hostel Galway

Facilities

Bicycle CellarCar ParkDisability-friendlyGames roomGarageHotel SafeLaundry FacilitiesLaundry ServiceLiftsMedical AssistanceTV RoomWifi

Hygiene

Contactless check-in/-outContactless paymentEnhanced cleaning programmeHand sanitiserHealth checks on staffHousekeeping only upon requestHygiene training for staffMedical teleconsultationNo high-touch furnishingsNo high-touch furnishings in public areasPackaged mealsProtective equipment for employeesProtective hygiene screensProtective masks for guestsSanitiser dispenserSocial distancing regulationsUse of commercially available disinfectants

Sport/Entertainment

Billiards/SnookerCycling/Mountain Biking

Location

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Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Eyre Square

Check-in from 15:00:00 · check-out by 10:30:00

User Rating & Reviews

4.6

Excellent

793 reviews
  • Value
  • Rooms
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  • Excellent562
  • Very Good171
  • Average37
  • Poor13
  • Terrible10

Recent Reviews: 793

  • User: debcat888

    Trip type: Solo travel

    Best Hostel in Ireland

    30 Mar 2026

    Super professional, clean, breakfast and snacks provided, best hostel for digital nomads, not the cheapest but check with the front desk for weekly or monthly rates, if available, great proximity to town and transport be sure to book ahead

  • User: NewfiePupLover

    Trip type: Family

    Hostel? Yes. But, don't judge the book by its cover (i.e. category of lodging)

    10 Mar 2026

    I've rated the Kinlay Hostel excellent. It's not a high-end luxury hotel sort of excellent, but it is definitely excellent for what it is. Kinlay Hostel is a hostel, but more than any hostel I've ever experienced. Perhaps this is the new age hostel, or the Eur…

  • User: Jasmine I

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Excellent hostel!

    10 Nov 2025

    Excellent facilities, clean kitchen and fun events! Staff are very friendly and willing to help provide information and tips

  • User: Rachel O

    23 Jul 2025

    This hostel was brilliant, we booked out a room, as we had 4 kids, 4 adults staying, the bunks were the best I've ever seen, each had it's own curtain for privacy, bright light or dull red light and charging ports, very comfy, staff were great,very polite and…

  • User: T C

    Trip type: Solo travel

    Do not stay here

    02 Jul 2025

    Do not stay here. Have people walking in from the city on night out, turning on lights, arguing about beds at 4 in the morning... the worst place I have ever stayed.. never again.

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