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Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Award-winning hostel with free amenities and central Galway location

Located on the corner of Eyre Square, this multi-award-winning Galway hotel has earned a 'Top Choice' recognition in the current Lonely Planet guide. Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square offers dormitory rooms ranging from 6 to 97 ft², featuring heating and shower facilities, with both private and shared bathroom options. The property provides free continental breakfast, high-speed WiFi, computer usage, luggage storage, and city maps. A common area includes Java Republic's organic and fair-trade coffee service, a pool table, TV, shared kitchen, microwave, and refrigerator. Daily tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and Aran Islands depart at 9:30 AM from the hostel's entrance. The property maintains comprehensive safety features, including carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and window guards. Situated one minute from the main bus and train station, the hostel stands 0.5 miles from Eyre Square Centre and 0.5 miles from Galway's Latin Quarter.

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square: Pros

- Professional staff provide local recommendations and tour assistance - Located within 0.5 miles of multiple dining options including Costa Coffee, The Skeff, and Yummy Crepes - Free continental breakfast excludes single-use plastic items - Property is equipped with an arcade/game room

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square: Cons

- Shannon Airport requires extended travel time - Public parking available only at nearby locations, not on-site

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65 sq. feet 
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65 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) 19.4 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
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Elevator
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Pool tables

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Location

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
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Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
Nearby
Parks
Eyre Square
500 ft
Museums
Galway City Museum
1900 ft
Galway City Centre
Quay Street
2000 ft
Church
Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra
2000 ft
Castle
Lynch's Castle
1200 ft
The Tower Wolfe Tone Bridge
The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum
2000 ft
Mall
Galway's Latin Quarter
1700 ft
Mall
Eyre Square Centre
400 ft
Art object
Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
700 ft
Eyre Square Shopping Centre
The Medieval City Walls
400 ft
Museums
Nora Barnacle House
1300 ft
36-40 Eyre Square
Quincentennial Fountain
600 ft
Eyre Square
The Browne Doorway
600 ft
26 Shop Street
The Claddagh Ring Museum
1100 ft
Kirwan's Lane off Quay St
Kirwan's Lane
1600 ft
12-13 Market St
Lynch Memorial Window
1200 ft
Druid Lane
Hall of the Red Earl
1400 ft
Middle Street
1900 ft
Church
St Augustine's Parish Galway
900 ft
GalwayIreland
Riverside Walk
1600 ft
Store
My Shop... Granny Likes It
1100 ft
Saint Francis Abbey 8 Saint Francis Street
The Abbey
1400 ft
Bridges
Wolfe Tone Bridge
1900 ft
Restaurants
Esquires Coffee
600 ft
11 Eyre Square
Subway
1500 ft
Eyre Sq Shopping Centre Kiosk 2
Darcy's Bar and Kitchen
600 ft
2 Forster Street
McDonagh's
2300 ft
22 Quay St
Gerona Deli & Cafe
800 ft
1 St Augustine St
Zappi's
1100 ft
18 Eglinton Street
Supermac's
800 ft
36 Eyre Square
Espresso 44
1200 ft
44 William Street Galway City
Tuco's Taqueria
1300 ft
6 Abbeygate Street Upper
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