Galway City Hostel & Bar

Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 2-starFrenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway, GalwayShow on map

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Top rated

Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:30 AM.
Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.6 out of 10, at Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway.
Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.

Centrally Located Gem

Amenities Galore Indulge in complimentary Wi-Fi, communal living room, and terrace views. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy a daily continental breakfast.

Convenient Facilities Benefit from dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Stay in one of the 8 air-conditioned guestrooms with kitchen access and free Wi-Fi.

Nearby Attractions Explore Eyre Square and nearby landmarks within a short walk. Discover the vibrant Galway city just minutes away.

What this place offers

Library
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Free continental breakfast
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Rooms

9.2

Top rated

Rated 9.2 out of 10 by 63 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness8.9
Service9.8
Location9.6
Rooms8.3
Amenities9.4
Value8.8
Food & drink9.4

Guests mention

Friendly staffGreat locationDecent breakfast

Kyla
October 2025
Such a great hostel. Made great friends. Rooms were nice. Space was clean.
Melodie Michelle
September 2025
Had a relatively nice stay however they should mention it’s student housing during the school year so lots of students. Which is fine but wasn’t the vibe I was going for. Also the bar attached plays until about 11pm so…
jane
September 2025
Very friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cathleen
August 2025
I stayed 2 nights abacus was fantastic. Good hot showers, great linens and towel, generous pancake breakfast and offer group activities.
Verified traveler
August 2025
The staff here were very friendly. The location is great as it’s near the train station and the centre of the city.
Patricia
August 2025
Great location to both bus and train stations, very cramped facilities starting at front door with 2 sets narrow stairs to reach tiny “office”, narrow hallways and toilet stalls barely big enough to turn around in. Hot…

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway, Galway

Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10 — exceptional.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM

Check-out by 10:30 AM

No children

No pets

No smoking anywhere on the property

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available

Accessibility. No elevators

Guest type. Caters to adults only

General. Professional property host/manager

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Galway City Hostel & Bar

What time is check-in and check-out at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:30 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Is breakfast included at Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Galway City Hostel & Bar have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Galway City Hostel & Bar?

Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway, Galway.

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