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Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel - Award-winning hostel with city views, daily tours, and central Eyre Square location

Located beside Galway's bus and train station, this award-winning Galway hotel overlooks Eyre Square in the heart of the city center. The hostel features dormitory rooms with wardrobes, secure lockers, and privacy curtains, plus quadruple rooms equipped with air conditioning and washing machines. A fully-equipped shared kitchen includes a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, and dining area for guest use. Galway City Hostel serves a complimentary continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM, featuring pancakes, fresh bread, and fruit compote. The property maintains a tour desk offering discounted trips to The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara (21.5 miles away), and The Aran Islands. Additional amenities include free WiFi throughout, a comfortable lounge area, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. The hostel sits within 0.5 miles of major attractions including Lynch's Castle, Galway City Museum, and the Latin Quarter, with Quay Street's restaurants and pubs just a 5-minute walk away.

Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel: Pros

- Daily social events and pub crawls help guests connect with fellow travelers - Exclusive deal with nearby Q-Park Hynes Yard offering 24-hour parking for €11 - Reception provides free maps, event guides, and local recommendations - On-site tour desk offers discounted rates for regional attractions

Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel: Cons

- All bathrooms are shared facilities - Some rooms face busy Eyre Square which may be noisy

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155 sq. feet 
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Landscape view
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155 sq. feet 
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165 sq. feet 
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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Center
Galway700 ft
Airports
Connemara (NNR) 19.5 mi
Shannon (SNN) 52.5 mi
Train
Galway Railway Station400 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Adults only
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
  • Curtains
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Location

Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
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Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
Nearby
Parks
Eyre Square
400 ft
Castle
Lynch's Castle
1400 ft
Mall
Eyre Square Centre
700 ft
Art object
Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
900 ft
Eyre Square Shopping Centre
The Medieval City Walls
100 ft
Museums
Nora Barnacle House
1600 ft
36-40 Eyre Square
Quincentennial Fountain
500 ft
Eyre Square
The Browne Doorway
500 ft
26 Shop Street
The Claddagh Ring Museum
1500 ft
12-13 Market St
Lynch Memorial Window
1500 ft
Kirwan's Lane off Quay St
Kirwan's Lane
2000 ft
Druid Lane
Hall of the Red Earl
1800 ft
Middle Street
1600 ft
Lough Atalia Road
Forthill Graveyard
1800 ft
Church
St Augustine's Parish Galway
1300 ft
Store
My Shop... Granny Likes It
1400 ft
Saint Francis Abbey 8 Saint Francis Street
The Abbey
1500 ft
Galway's West End
1600 ft
Restaurants
Darcy's Bar and Kitchen
100 ft
2 Forster Street
Esquires Coffee
200 ft
11 Eyre Square
The Dough Bros
1600 ft
1 Middle Street Middle Street
Four Star Pizza Galway
500 ft
Kiltartan House Forster Street 1 Kiltartan House
The Charcoal Grill
900 ft
3 Prospect Hill Eyre square
Yummy Crepes
800 ft
St Nicholas's Market
O'Hehirs Bakery Cafe
800 ft
Aras Coisti Fairgreen Road Coach Station
Zappi's
1200 ft
18 Eglinton Street
McDonagh's
2300 ft
22 Quay St
Gerona Deli & Cafe
1400 ft
1 St Augustine St
Espresso 44
1300 ft
44 William Street Galway City
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