Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel
Merchants Road Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
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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.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Billiards
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • vending machine
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Pub crawls
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Free face masks
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • ATM or cash withdraw on site
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Laundry services
  • Lower bathroom sinks available
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Accessible toilet
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Takeout dining services available
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Indoor parking (charges may apply)
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stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
People at the reception desk were super friendly, rooms and bathrooms where clean and in good condition. The athmosphere in the hostel was amazing. Common spaces are great, the music that is playing there is awesome. I also enjoyed free breakfast!
If you have allergies, ask staff before starting breakfast. Allergens are not labeled in the visible place so you might miss something as I did, but thankfully nothing bad happened ;)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Nice and helpful staff,very clean and comfortable
Nothing,everything was excellant
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I liked the welcoming atmosphere even hours before check in time. The comgortable hub and free tea coffee, luggage storage. Location is great and the stuff at reception are super kind and helpful.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, free breakfast, clean, staff was amazing.
When you shower it sprays all over the floor and they don’t have bath mats so you have to use your towel. Minor inconvenience but kind of a pain when sharing a room with 6 people you don’t know and want to use your towel again. Some additional towel hooks would be nice. The bottom bunk doesn’t really have anywhere to hang a towel to dry. Again, minor inconveniences since the front desk was willing to give new towels.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Clean and in a really nice location. Staff is amazing. Specially Ali is a really nice and helpful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location staff and the facilities were generally good
Nil
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Everything well thought through and convenient Close to everything and welcoming staff
70€ will always be excessive for a bunk bed in a 6 person dorm
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location how clean hosel was amazing
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The personal is the best they are really nice and kind, and also the room and the service are clean and comfy
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location and pricing.
Shared bathroom
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Friendly, helpful staff. Very good facilities and an excellent location. I'd have no hesitation about staying again
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Availability from Mon, May 11, 2026 To Thu, May 14, 2026 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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6 Bed Private Room
The dormitory room features a carpeted floor and heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. the unit has 6 beds.
6 x
Free cancellation
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$320.57USD
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Average nightly rate $320.57 Total (including tax) $1,091.52
  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapter
  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Carpeting
  • City view
  • Courtyard view
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Heating
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Linens
  • Locker(s)
  • Privacy curtain
  • Reading light
  • Shared bathroom
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
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8 Bed Private Room with shared bathroom
The dormitory room offers a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. the unit offers 8 beds.
8 x
Free cancellation
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$448.86USD
Average nightly rate
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$448.86
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Average nightly rate $448.86 Total (including tax) $1,528.35
  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapter
  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Carpeting
  • City view
  • Courtyard view
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Heating
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Linens
  • Locker(s)
  • Privacy curtain
  • Reading light
  • Shared bathroom
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Galway Airport - 0.94 mi
    • Connemara Regional - 17.57 mi
    • Inisheer - 24.06 mi
    • Inishmaan - 24.96 mi
    • Inishmore Aerodrome - 27.56 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Galway Railway Station - 262 f
      • Ballyglunin Station - 15.56 mi
      • Dunsandle Station - 18.45 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Bold Art Gallery - 940 f

    Hospitals

      Hospitals Show all on map »
      • University College Hospital Galway - 0.69 mi
      • Galway Clinic Private Hospital - 2.77 mi

    Other attractions

      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • St. Nicholas Collegiate Church - 0.22 mi
      • Galway Cathedral - 0.38 mi
      • IT Building NUIG - 0.62 mi
      • Derrydonnell Castle - 9.47 mi
      • Oghery Castle - 9.59 mi
      • Dunguaire Castle - 10.24 mi
      • Glenslende Castle - 15.55 mi
      • Riverview Castle - 16.24 mi
      • Taragh Castle - 17.81 mi
      • Carbally Castle - 19.42 mi
      Shopping Center Show all on map »
      • Galway Shopping Center - 0.46 mi
      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • National University of Galway - 0.52 mi
      Stadiums, Arenas, and Racetracks Show all on map »
      • Galway Greyhound Stadium - 0.58 mi
      • Laurel Park playing fields - 1.22 mi
      • Sports Field Westside Galway - 1.23 mi
      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Galway Golf Club - 2.08 mi
      • Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course - 2.24 mi
      • Rosshill Par 3 Golf Course - 2.27 mi
      • Galway Bay Golf And Country Club - 5.04 mi
      • Athenry Golf Club - 5.04 mi
      • Bearna Golf And Country Club - 5.30 mi
      • Oughterard Golf Club - 15.60 mi
      • Royal County Down Golf Course - 16.11 mi
      • Gort Golf Club - 17.39 mi
      • Ardacong Golf Club - 18.55 mi
      • Tuam Golf Club - 18.55 mi
      • Curra West Golf Club - 20.20 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Bushy Park - 2.21 mi
      Beaches Show all on map »
      • Galway Bay - 5.17 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Eyre Square - 186 f
      • Galway Harbour - 0.47 mi
      • NUIG - 0.62 mi
      • Royal Tara China Visitor Centre - 1.21 mi
      • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre - 1.24 mi
      • Galway Mayo IT - 1.44 mi
      • Salthill - 1.51 mi
      • Dangan Sportsgrounds - 1.82 mi
      • Barna GAA Pitch - 4.72 mi
      • Spiddal - 9.71 mi
      • Bell Harbour - 10.25 mi
      • Aillwee Cave - 13.20 mi
      • Attymon Junction - 18.10 mi
      • Tobereendoney holy well - 20.11 mi
      • Doolin Cave - 20.17 mi

Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel

Merchants Road Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland