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
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Soap, toilet paper
Billiards
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
The price is $95
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

Explore the area

Map
Merchant's Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Galway
  • Popular LocationEyre Square1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGalway Harbour5 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Galway11 min walk
  • AirportShannon (SNN)65 min drive

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Room options

1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm Standard (Shared Bathroom)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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

4 Bedroom private with Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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

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

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

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

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Triple Room Private, Ensuite

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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About the neighborhood

Galway

Kinlay Hostel Galway is located in Galway City Centre, a neighborhood in Galway, and is near a train station and near the beach. Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galway Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pearse Stadium or Galway Race Course. Enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, ecotours, and mountain biking, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk
  • Galway Cathedral - 11 min walk
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk
  • University Hospital Galway - 18 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Skeff Bar - 2 min walk
  • O'Connell's - 2 min walk
  • Pascal Coffee House - 5 min walk
  • An Pucan - 3 min walk
  • The Dough Bros - 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:
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and ATM/banking services
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 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
  • 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 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:

  • 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

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 Jun 6, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kinlay Hostel Galway on Jun 9, 2024 start from $94.84, 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 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.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 139 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dona, Portland

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was bery impressed with the staff. This was the first time I stayed at a hostel and I think I would do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were clean and beds were comfortable. Bathroom had no fan, or it wasn't working, so room was very humid. False alarm fire alarms went off twice both nights when I was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was dirty. Could use some shelves and more hooks. Bed could use some hooks or ways to keep purse, glasses or other essentials near you when sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great everything
The location could have not been more perfect! The staff was helpful with suggestions on where to eat. The tour company in the same building was very cost effective too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location right outside Eyre Square, and all staff we interacted with were so friendly. We had a suite, and it was great to have the shower and all in the room with us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Karla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised and would visit again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

aislin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:30 AM
Star Rating
2.0