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Kinlay Hostel Galway

2.0 star property
City-center hostel, steps from Eyre Square

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Experience the vibrant energy of Galway at Kinlay Hostel Galway, where you can start your day with a continental breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Unwind in the arcade/game room or grab a snack from the vending machine.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Arcade/game room
  • Offsite parking available
$133 nightly
The total price is $151
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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Merchant's Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 66 min drive
  • Galway Station - 2 min walk
  • Athenry Station - 18 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Dough Bros - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kinlay Hostel Galway

When you stay at Kinlay Hostel Galway, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Quay Street. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include continental breakfast and WiFi.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Kinlay
Kinlay Galway
Kinlay Galway Hostel
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Kinlay Hostel Galway Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

Does Kinlay Hostel Galway offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kinlay Hostel Galway does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Kinlay Hostel Galway?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Kinlay Hostel Galway and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Kinlay Hostel Galway also has an arcade.

What's the area around Kinlay Hostel Galway like?

Kinlay Hostel Galway is in Galway City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Galway Station and 5 minutes' walk from Quay Street.

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Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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  • Breakfast was plentiful, quality, and had a lot of variety, with many guests praising its taste and options. (10 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay here. This is one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Staff was very friendly, the rooms were clean and their kitchen looked great! Would stay here again!
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and Friendly Place to stay. I’ve stayed in a lot of Hostels but this one has been the greatest!
Jedadiah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful welcoming staff. Great location and delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Michaela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, everything went well. Highly recommend
Hannah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great stay at the Kinlay! Staff were friendly, the hostel was clean, great kitchen facilities and lots of opportunities to socialize with others if that is what you are looking for.
Leah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Tanya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly check in and located very close to the city centre
Roberto, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A gem.

Couldn’t not have been more impressed with this location. The business clearly deserves every award it has been given.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice reception staff and a good breakfast
Vinay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast!
Cora, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great common areas. Parking isn't close. Make sure you understand how the vouchers work before you try to exit the garage.
Susan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was really nice.
Caroline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lindsay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay but I'm still waiting for the reimbursement of the night because Tom made me pay twice by mistake
Fabrice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, clean, and quiet. We felt very safe. Nice breakfast. Just a short walk from the bus station.
Christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The bathrooms are clean, bunk beds are spacious with your own light & electric outlet & with curtain, beds are comfortable & nice clean beddings.
Sarah Abigail, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was very tired when I arrived. The person at the desk noticed and let me check in early so thay I could sleep.
Katherine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Carol, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.

8/10 Very good

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.
matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at - Kinlay just gets so many things right! Dorm beds are comfortable with privacy curtains, light, power socket and USB. Showers are very good, with hooks for hanging items and shower gel provided. And finally a hostel that doesn’t charge or require a deposit for towels - fantastic! There is a large and pleasant communal area, with a pool table and piano. The kitchen is large and has everything you need, plus there are lots of fridges and freezers. Free tea, coffee and some fruit is available 24/7 which is just brilliant, and there are even some free daily afternoon biscuits. The free breakfast is very good. The hostel is very clean throughout with everything well-maintained. WiFi is excellent. Staff are very friendly and super helpful. Note that Kinlay Hostel is operated by the same people as Snoozles Hostel, which is also superb. I strongly recommend both.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Charlotte, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Adelaide, 2-night trip