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Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

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Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square, Merchants Road Eyre Square, Galway
Area: Galway - City Center
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4.45
HOTEL RATING: 
EXCELLENT
4.45 out of 5 (2200 Ratings)
0.6 miles Róisín Dubh Galway
v4 mins driving
t12 mins walking
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Hotel Description
Located on the corner of Eyre Square in Galway City the multi award-winning Kinlay Hostel is 1 minutes' walk from both the coach and train stations. This hostel is described as 'Top Choice' in the current edition of the Lonely Planet's guide. Kinlay Hostel features a mix of private rooms and dormitories. Guest facilities include a common room with a pool table and TV a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a dining room. A free breakfast and high-speed WiFi as well as free computer usage free luggage storage free printing and free city maps are all provided to guests. There is a 24-hour reception desk and staff are available to offer recommendations of things to do in Galway. Tours to the Cliffs of Moher Connemara and the Aran Islands leave from outside the front door every morning.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 10:30
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
Other Amenities
` 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
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Pub crawls
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` 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)

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Excellent (4.45 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

O Fri, 1 August 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Closeness to city centre and train station
Disliked: No smoking area only at front door

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Andréa Fri, 1 August 2025

Exceptional

Liked: The breakfast and body wash in the bathroom, small things but it made my stay easier.
Disliked: The WiFi was not reaching my room at times.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Paul Fri, 1 August 2025

comfortable and convenient

Liked: All good staff very helpful

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Kevin Fri, 1 August 2025

Exceptional

Liked: The place is rocking, due to its staff team. Above and beyond professional. Alfredo is pure class. People on reception pure class. Everyone on the team was and is Bliss. Mighty stuff. The staff are more chatty than the people staying ))
Disliked: Nothing

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Lucy Fri, 1 August 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Felt safe and had everything we needed
Disliked: Expensive for one night

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Jacqui Thu, 31 July 2025

Exceptional

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Emma Thu, 31 July 2025

Very good

Liked: The curtains on the bunks in the shared room were great for privacy. Security service was exceptional late at night, felt very safe for a solo female traveller.Bathrooms very clean.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Kristin Wed, 30 July 2025

Pleasantly surprised since I’ve never...

Liked: Excellent staff and reception open 24/7. Fans in room. Free breakfast. Location can’t be beat!

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Johnston Wed, 30 July 2025

Superb

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Kevin Wed, 30 July 2025

Bliss

Liked: Alfredo what a lad to chat to Such a keen eye for details, so professional, and very approachable to chat with. Everyone person here was just pure class A load of nice folk working hard to provide the vest they can. Every person working that I met. Was pushing the boundaries of professionalism
Disliked: Nothing

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Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square Merchants Road Eyre Square, Galway