Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

Spotlessly clean rooms and bedding. Beds were very comfy and great to have the privacy curtain, individual electric outlets etc. at the bed. Room was warm and cosy - especially with such awful stormy and rainy weather outside. A great idea to have the sink outside the bathroom, so people in our room could brush their teeth / put on make up etc while another person was in the shower and not have to wait. A fabulous free breakfast with lots of choices, and lovely free tea, coffee, fruit always available throughout the day and evening. I requested a lower bunk, and they had a lovely sign left on my bed 'this bunk bed is reserved for Suzanne'

I was in a room for six women, no problem having a shower, getting to sleep as all were respectful of each other. The breakfast for me was the soda bread. I loved it. Lots of bananas too. The hostel is located at the corner of Eyre Square, a two minute walk to the bus station and the shopping centre close by too. There were activities and trips I could have availed of such as the pub crawl, or the tour of Connemara but I had other commitments, next time hopefully.

Location is perfect- super close to the train/bus station if you’re coming in from Dublin. It’s also close to the square and the Latin quarter where you’ll most likely spend most of your time. Location is also perfect to access tours as a Galway experiences tour including the cliffs has an office on the ground floor of this hostel. It’s super easy to book an excursion directly at the hostel front desk. These are easily the comfiest beds I’ve ever stayed at in a hostel. I don’t know why because it’s still a metal bunk but the bed and pillow and sheets had me sleeping good! Continental breakfast being included is great. Kitchen and common areas were very clean and easy to organize. all the staff working here are lovely!

This hostel was very welcoming! Staff were all very friendly, willing to help, and offered suggestions/social activities. The 6-mixed room (3 bunks) with ensuite was as described. The breakfast (e.g. porridge, cereal, bread, scones, fruit, tea, coffee) was such a huge bonus, especially right before early-start day trips. The location is central, walking distance from the bus depot and many sights. The staff also held my luggage after check-out, which allowed me to have lunch comfortably before catching my bus!

The lounge/common room was super cosy yet fancy. Spacious and luxurious! There were towels and other necessities available to rent/buy which was amazing. The room itself was cosy with tiny little lights and curtains in each individual bunk bed. You had a sense of privacy even though there are several people in the room. The breakfast was a lovely surprise. There were lots of different types of cereal, bread, scones and fruit. The apples weren’t great as they were a little mushy but the scones were hot, the coffee was decent and there was plenty of yogurt and spreads available. The location is the real prize. 🏆 - Just a heads up: they are not dorm rooms they are private rooms with several beds. You don’t pay per person you pay per room - there is also a €30 deposit per person upon arrival.