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Kinlay Hostel Galway

2.0 star property

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lobby sitting area
Interior
Reception
Dining room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Merchant's Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in an Eight Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bedroom private with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm Standard (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room Private, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Private Room, Ensuite Bathroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 Bed in an Twelve Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About this property

Kinlay Hostel Galway

Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Kinlay Hostel Galway offers 40 accommodations with a safe. This Galway hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Kinlay Hostel Galway, you're just a quick walk from Eyre Square. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and dry cleaning service are available.
  • Free continental breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Eyre Square and 5 minutes on foot from Galway Harbour
Free breakfast is served. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at Kinlay Hostel Galway.

This Galway hostel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 ratings 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

Kinlay Hostel Galway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 197 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall hostel, everything was superb
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, clean facility, great discount on parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oseremen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was excellent. Nice rooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Restroom/Washroom was well maintained with large enough space for necessary ablutions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and eco conscious. We loved being so close to town center and 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean and of a good stardard shower toilets could me better. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jedadiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Friendly Place to stay. I’ve stayed in a lot of Hostels but this one has been the greatest!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kinlay hostel was the perfect location to really explore Galway! The staff was very welcoming and provided us with many suggestions on what to do in the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly check in and located very close to the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful welcoming staff. Great location and delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The staff was very welcoming and the space was nice. Very walkable to everything you’d need in Galway. There’s also free breakfast! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, everything went well. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

KIRAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near and central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elpidio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025