Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025

Name: Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025
Address: Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
Price range: €$
Rating: 8.9

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway County

8.9

Excellent · 3,840 reviews

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About the hotel

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.

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Elevator
Safe
Heating
Smoke-free property
Wifi in all areas

Important information

Parking is available in Q park Hynes Yard, 3 mins walk from the hostel. Hynes Yard is located 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

From

€174Price.total

Inclusive of taxes and fees

Breakfast included

✓ Free cancellation
✓ No prepayment needed — pay at the property

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Location

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square - Best Hostel in Ireland 2025

Available rooms

RECOMMENDED
3 Bed Private Room En Suite
The triple room offers a seating area and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 3 beds.
12 m²
ShowerIroning facilitiesSitting area+2 more
€174Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
One bed in an 8-bed dormitory with unlimited free Wi-Fi available.
14 m²
ShowerShared bathroomIroning facilities+2 more
€74Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory En Suite
Rooms are 9 square yards.
9 m²
ShowerIroning facilitiesSitting area+2 more
€74Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
Rooms are 9 square yards.
9 m²
ShowerIroning facilitiesSitting area+2 more
€74Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with shared bathroom
Rooms are 6 square yards.
6 m²
ShowerShared bathroomIroning facilities+2 more
€74Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
Bed in 6 Bed Male Dormitory Room En suite
Rooms are 6 square yards.
6 m²
ShowerIroning facilitiesSitting area+2 more
€74Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite
One bed in 6-bed dormitory with unlimited free Wi-Fi available. Please note that this is a female only dormitory room.
9 m²
ShowerIroning facilitiesSitting area+2 more
€81Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
Single Room En Suite
The single room features a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 1 bed.
11 m²
ShowerIroning facilitiesSitting area+2 more
€174Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
Double Or Twin Room En Suite
The twin/double room offers a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This twin/double room has a carpeted floor, heating, a TV and city views. The unit has 2 beds.
6 m²
ShowerTVIroning facilities+2 more
€174Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
4 Bed Family Room en suite
The family room features a seating area and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
6 m²
ShowerTVIroning facilities+2 more
€210Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
4-Bed Private Room with shared Bathroom
The dormitory room provides a carpeted floor and heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 4 beds.
6 m²
ShowerDeskShared bathroom+2 more
€263Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
6 Bed Private Room
The dormitory room features a carpeted floor and heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 6 beds.
6 m²
ShowerShared bathroomIroning facilities+2 more
€329Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
6 Bed Private Room Ensuite
The dormitory room offers a seating area and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 6 beds.
6 m²
ShowerIroning facilitiesSitting area+2 more
€351Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees
8 Bed Private Room with shared bathroom
The dormitory room offers a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 8 beds.
6 m²
ShowerShared bathroomIroning facilities+2 more
€460Price.total
Inclusive of taxes and fees