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Located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station, Galway City Hostel overlooks Eyre Square. With free WiFi, printing, and luggage storage, the hostel also offers continental breakfast and a shared lounge. The reception staff can arrange tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Aran Islands. Amazing staff, great facilities and perfect atmosphere. The location was fantastic. A litte bit loud, but nothing that a pair of earplugs or enough exhaustion couldn’t fix:).

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9
Superb
1,426 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Situated in Sligo, within 500 metres of Sligo Abbey and 800 metres of Yeats Memorial Building, Éalú Lodge features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Cathedral of Immaculate Conception.

At the hostel, the rooms include a wardrobe. Amazing and wonderful level of service. Very helpful and accommodating!

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9
Superb
270 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Situated in Belmullet, 37 km from Ballycroy National Park, Kilcommon Lodge Holiday Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 38 km from Doonamona Castle, 38 km from Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre and 49 km from Church of Ireland Cathedral. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Everything.The entire place was beautiful,people were lovely and Betty was absolutely great!

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9.7
Exceptional
361 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

The Nest Boutique Hostel offers a majority of double and twin ensuite rooms which have comfy beds, soft linen, power showers, fridges and contemporary Irish art work. Family bedrooms and dormitories are also available Ir is a very cosy beautiful hostel in Salthill, like 20-30 minutes walk from Galway Eyre square. We stayed in a 6-bed dorm with my cool 68 yrs old mom and it was very comfy. Bathroom is clean, the breakfast is more than enough, the staff is lovely. The location is also vey good, because Salthill is a very nice place to stay and wander around.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,866 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

WINNER: Best Hostel in Ireland 2025

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. The amenities are spot on. The free breakfast is such a nice touch and the shared kitchen is well equipped.

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8.9
Fabulous
3,838 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

This comfortable, modern hostel is set in the centre of Galway, just 100 metres from Eyre Square. The Dawson Galway City offers a free Wi-Fi zone and a large outdoor terrace.

The Dawson Galway has a 24-hour reception and offers currency exchange and a large luggage room with lockers to store all belongings. The stay was awesome, friendly staff and a spot at perfect location

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8
Very good
2,844 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Guest facilities include a common room with a pool table and TV, an outside garden with table tennis, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a dining room. Also included is high-speed WiFi, free luggage storage, free printing and free city maps are all provided to guests. No on-site parking. There is discounted parking a 2 minute walk from the hostel called "City Park" car park just across the road from the coach station. Please note the car park has a restriction of 1.9 meter max vehicle height. There are a huge range of accommodations from big shared rooms to private ones to match any budget

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8.6
Fabulous
2,001 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

The Nest Hostel Strandhill is set in Sligo, 9 km from Cathedral of Immaculate Conception and 10 km from Sligo County Museum. The property is located 100 metres from Strandhill Beach, 3 km from Knocknarea and 9 km from Yeats Memorial Building. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Loved the location — right near the beach and everything in Strandhill is just a short stroll away. The staff were genuinely kind and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The place has a nice vibe and felt very clean and safe. Ideal for a chilled-out getaway.

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8.5
Very good
110 reviews
Price from
US$79
per night

Situated in Galway and with National University of Galway reachable within 1.6 km, University of Galway Rooms features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a tennis court. The property is set 2.6 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, 3.2 km from Eyre Square and 3.2 km from Galway Railway Station. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms at University of Galway Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. The location was a bit outside the city but near green spaces to walk. The room was small but comfortable, perfect for a short stay!

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8.2
Very good
478 reviews

Set in Ballina and within 16 km of Mayo North Heritage Centre, Heyday Hostel Ballina has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is situated 16 km from Foxford Woolen Mills Visitor Centre, 27 km from Martin Sheridan Monument and 33 km from National Museum of Ireland - Country Life. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. I stayed on the second floor of the hostel in a room with three beds, two of which were bunk beds. There was a private bathroom in the room with a shower, sink, and toilet - everything was very clean and tidy. My car was parked on a free parking spot on a perpendicular street to the hostel, and I could see it from the room window. The shared kitchen on the first floor was fully equipped with everything you need for cooking. Coffee and tea were available without any restrictions, which was a nice touch. Breakfast was self-made, with toast, butter, jam, milk, and cereal provided. It's a great place to stay for a few days at a reasonable price. Highly recommended!

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8.9
Fabulous
516 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

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