Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Galway

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Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square
Galway Merchants Road, Eyre Square

No. of rooms
359

WiFi

Parking

facilities

Rooms for singles

We speak

8.8/10

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,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.

The hotel day starts from hour 15:00 and ends at 10:30.

Parking is available in Hynes Yard, 2 mins walk from the hostel. Hynes Yard is situated on The Dock Road and also Merchants Road with a special discounted rate of discounted rate of EUR 10 per 24 hours with the Kinlay Hostel discount ticket. Please ask at reception prior to check-out to avail of this discount.

Please note that guests under 17 years old areallowed in shared dormitories and must book a private room.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note thatSpecial Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom. One bed in an 8-bed dormitory with unlimited free Wi-Fi available. ;
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom. One bed in 6-bed dormitory with unlimited free Wi-Fi available. ;
Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite. One bed in 6-bed dormitory with unlimited free Wi-Fi available. Please note that this is a female only dormitory room. ;
Double Room En suite. The double room features heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 1 bed. ;
3 Bed Private Room En Suite. The triple room offers heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 3 beds. ;
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory En Suite. Rooms are 9 square metres. ;
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom. Rooms are 6 square metres. ;
Single Room En Suite. The single room features heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Double Or Twin Room En Suite. The twindouble room offers heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room. Rooms are 9 square metres. ;
4 Bed Family Room en suite. The family room features heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 2 beds. ;
4-Bed Private Room with shared Bathroom. The dormitory room provides heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 4 beds. ;
6 Bed Private Room. The dormitory room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 6 beds. ;
6 Bed Private Room Ensuite. The dormitory room offers heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 6 beds. ;
8 Bed Private Room with shared bathroom. The dormitory room offers heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 8 beds. ;
Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with shared bathroom. Rooms are 6 square metres. ;
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom. The twin room offers heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Bed in 6 Bed Male Dormitory Room En suite. Rooms are 6 square metres.