Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square
About this property
WINNER: Best Hostel in Ireland 2025 Kinlay has also been featured as a Top Choice in an edition of Lonely Planet, Kinlay Hostel is a standout stay in the heart of Galway City. Perfectly located on the corner of Eyre Square, just a one-minute stroll from both the coach and train stations, Kinlay is a multi award-winning hostel known for its warm atmosphere and top-notch facilities. Guests can choose from a range of private rooms and shared dorms, all designed for comfort and convenience. The hostel offers a spacious common area with a pool table and TV, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, and a bright dining room. Extras like free breakfast, high-speed WiFi, luggage storage, and city maps come as standard. The 24-hour reception team is always on hand with local tips and recommendations. Plus, daily tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Aran Islands depart from right outside the front door.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
Availability
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1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
3 bunk beds | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 double bed and 1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 double bed and 1 bunk bed | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
6 bunk beds | ||
6 bunk beds | ||
8 bunk beds | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Beata
Ireland“Very friendly staff. Complimentary breakfast was a nice touch” - Ella
Australia“the bar crawl was so awesome had lots of fun, very well run! the breakfast was amazing, bathrooms really clean, tea and coffee was such a nice treat!” - Michael Ireland“Great place to stay in Galway, excellent location, always good to have a chat with people from all over, beds offer a degree of privacy which is great”
- Vi Ireland“It's such a nice and beautiful hostel. 10/10 would always come here”
- Gerrit
Belgium“This hostel is surprisingly good at what it does. It is modern, clean, well-organized, offers breakfast and has got an unbeatable location next to Eyre square. There's an office that sells tours and other entertainment to guests on premise. You...” - Aoife Ireland“Clean, well located, friendly staff, good atmosphere”
- Isabella Australia“Great location in the heart of Galway, fantastic Irish breakfast, lots of fridge space and a good kitchen. Big female bathroom with radio music playing (a great addition), curtains on bunk beds.”
- Magdalena
Poland“Dobra opcja na parodniowy pobyt w uroczym Galway. Typowy klimat hostelu (w dobrym tego słowa znaczeniu). A good option for a few days in charming Galway. It has a typical hostel feel (in a good way).” - Anna
Greece“Wonderful hostel, clean, everything seemed brand new, and felt like home. Located super centric. Simple but nice breakfast, and nice common areas for relaxing.” - Sol
Brazil“My stay at the hostel in Galway was excellent! We were warmly welcomed by Roberto, who explained all the facilities and gave us great tips for local tours. Our room, although booked as mixed, had only women, which made me feel more comfortable....”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 1 year are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Parking is available in Q park Hynes Yard, 3 mins walk from the hostel. Hynes Yard is situated on The Dock Road and also Merchants Road with a special discounted rate of discounted rate of EUR 11 per 24 hours with the Kinlay Hostel discount ticket. Please ask at reception prior to check-out to avail of this discount.
Please note that guests under 17 years old are not allowed in shared dormitories and must book a private room.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of € 50 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.
