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Hostel Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square (formerly Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel)

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway (show map)

8.9

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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.

Formerly Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel

Before July 2023 Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square was known as Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

One bed in an 8-bed dormitory with unlimited free Wi-Fi available.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

One bed in 6-bed dormitory with unlimited free Wi-Fi available.

Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite - enter dates to see room photos

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 - enter dates to see room photos

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 - enter dates to see room photos

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 - enter dates to see room photos

Rooms are 9 square metres.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Rooms are 6 square metres.

Single Room En Suite - enter dates to see room photos

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 - enter dates to see room photos

The twin/double 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 - enter dates to see room photos

Rooms are 9 square metres.

4 Bed Family Room en suite - enter dates to see room photos

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 - enter dates to see room photos

The dormitory room provides heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 4 beds.

6 Bed Private Room - enter dates to see room photos

The dormitory room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 6 beds.

6 Bed Private Room Ensuite - enter dates to see room photos

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 - enter dates to see room photos

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 - enter dates to see room photos

Rooms are 6 square metres.

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

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 - enter dates to see room photos

Rooms are 6 square metres.

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Facilities of Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

General
Parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Billiards

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)

Transportation
Electric vehicle charging station

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, ATM/cash machine on site, Express check-in/check-out, Lockers, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box, Tour desk

Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying

Miscellaneous
Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bathroom, Heating, Ironing Facilities, Linen, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, TV, Upper floors accessible by lift

Last updated: 19 Jul 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
15:00:00- hours

Check-Out
-10:30:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Parking is available in Q park Hynes Yard, 3 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 11 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 are not allowed 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 that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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Filomena

“Very good”

8.0

18 Jul 2025

The staff was extremely kind and helpful and were super quick to accommodate for my dietary needs for breakfast! Would highly recommend :)

Kieran

“Pleasant trip Will go back”

10.0

18 Jul 2025

Very central friendly helpful staff and good value

Karel

“Superb”

10.0

17 Jul 2025

Location is excellent, and the staff very helpful and friendly.

Selma

“Lovely stay, a bit pricy but a good experience”

9.0

15 Jul 2025

Location was great, staff very friendly, rooms were clean, had everything I needed.

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Hostel Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square (formerly Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel)

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room En suite - enter dates to see room photos

3 Bed Private Room En Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory En Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Single Room En Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Double Or Twin Room En Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room - enter dates to see room photos

4 Bed Family Room en suite - enter dates to see room photos

4-Bed Private Room with shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

6 Bed Private Room - enter dates to see room photos

6 Bed Private Room Ensuite - enter dates to see room photos

8 Bed Private Room with shared bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with shared bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6 Bed Male Dormitory Room En suite - enter dates to see room photos

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