Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 Galway
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Overview
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the award-winning Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square Galway offers accommodation around 5 minutes' walk from Shop Street. This budget hostel is situated just a stroll from a train station, making it simple for guests to reach Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra, which is only 600 metres away.
Location
The Galway hostel is approximately 5 minutes on foot from Lough Atalia and approximately 2 km from Salthill Promenade. Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square is also right near Bold Art Gallery.
Transport
Connemara airport can be reached in a 38-minute drive.
Nearby Attractions
You can also visit The Market, located just 7 minutes' walk away.
Rooms
This property offers 359 rooms, some of which include storage and a kitchen, and comforts like ironing facilities and climate control. Some rooms provide a multi-channel TV to enhance guests' leisure time.
Dining
Seafood restaurant Ard Bia at Nimmo's is 600 m from the hostel. There is a communal kitchen in the Galway accommodation.
Relax & Wellness
This Galway hostel has free WiFi, a television, and a pool table in a communal lounge area.
Rooms & Availability
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory En Suite
Bed in 6 Bed Male Dormitory Room En suite
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
3 Bed Private Room En Suite
Facilities
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Shared kitchen
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Facilities
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Shared kitchen
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Children's Facilities
- Cots
- Board games
Activities
- Billiard tables
Meeting Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Ironing facilities
Accessibility
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Decor
- Carpeted floor
- Curtains
Tourist attractions in Galway
Tourist attractions in Galway
Local sights
- 360 m 1181 ft Lynch's Castle
- 590 m 1936 ft Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra
- 490 m 1608 ft Galway's Latin Quarter
- 390 m 1280 ft Nora Barnacle House
- 550 m 1805 ft Galway City Museum
- 620 m 2034 ft Spanish Arch
- 200 m 656 ft Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
- 110 m 361 ft The Medieval City Walls
- 170 m 558 ft Quincentennial Fountain
- 140 m 459 ft Eyre Square
Getting around
- 70 m 230 ft Aran Island Ferry Shuttle - Galway City
- 150 m 492 ft Merchants Road
- 210 m 689 ft Galway
- 350 m 1148 ft Galway Coach
Dining options
- 560 m 1837 ft McDonagh's
- 320 m 1050 ft The Charcoal Grill
- 380 m 1247 ft Tuco's Taqueria
- 170 m 558 ft Esquires Coffee
- 360 m 1181 ft Espresso 44
- 330 m 1083 ft Zappi's
- 440 m 1444 ft Subway
- 240 m 787 ft Gerona Deli & Cafe
- 160 m 525 ft Darcy's Bar and Kitchen
Frequently Asked Questions
"Does Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 have private bathrooms in dormitories?"
Some dormitories are equipped with private bathrooms, including a clean shower and toilet. This setup is available in selected rooms for added privacy.
"What breakfast options are available at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025?"
Breakfast includes cereals, dried and fresh fruits, bread, scones, yogurt, and juice, served in a dedicated dining area from 7am to 10am.
"Are there recreational activities at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025?"
Recreational facilities include billiard tables, pub crawls, walking tours, and cultural classes, all available for an additional charge.
"How close is Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 to public transport?"
The hostel is a one-minute walk from the main bus and train station. Many local tours also depart directly from the property.
"Is there luggage storage service at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025?"
The property offers free baggage storage during check-in and check-out times, with secure facilities available within the premises.
"Does Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025 offer parking options?"
Public parking is available near the property at a nearby garage, costing €12 per day, and reservation is not needed in advance.
"What kind of room amenities are available in the dormitories at the property?"
Dormitory beds are equipped with individual socket near the bed, USB charging ports, blackout curtains, and a personal reading light.
"What is the range of communal facilities at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025?"
The hostel features shared kitchens, leisure/TV rooms, board games, a common lounge, and a billiard area for social activities.
"Are there any services related to security at the hostel?"
Security measures include CCTV in common areas and outside, key card access, safes, smoke alarms, and 24-hour security staff.
"Do staff speak languages besides English at Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel In Ireland 2025?"
The staff primarily speak English; no additional language offerings are specified.