Kinlay Hostel Galway

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Eyre Square

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Interior
Building design
Free continental breakfast
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The price is SAR 342
SAR 388 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2025

Room options

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1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm Standard (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

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

1 Bed in an Eight Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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

4 Bedroom private with Shared Bathroom

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

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

Highlights

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

6-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

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

6-bed Private Room, Ensuite Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

8-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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

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

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

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

Single Room, Ensuite

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

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

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

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

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

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

Highlights

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

Triple Room Private, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Skeff Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪An Pucan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O'Connell's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 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:
  • A billiards/pool table, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Local maps
  • 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

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: EUR 2 per person

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 fire extinguisher, 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 is parking at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

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.

Kinlay Hostel Galway Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 151 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

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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lezlie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Solo female traveller and I stayed in an all girls room. Room was clean, a little stuffy, but great experience. They also do a pub crawl with the other hostels and it’s a great way to meet people if you are travelling alone. I would definitely book again. Staff was great and breakfast had tons of options.

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top Notch Operation
Kinlay hostel is way ahead of the pack in terms of its excellence. The hosts are very competent and friendly. Breakfast is plentiful and quality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023