Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

We had stayed at two of the nicest hotels in Ireland before coming to the Kinlay. Really. The Shelbourne in Dublin, and Mount Juliet Estate between Dublin & Cork. Clearly Kinlay is not near that level of quality, service, luxury. But, we didn't expect that for the three day side-trip to Galway. If you want a clean, well-located, and much-better-than-youd-expect experience for a "hostal" this place will be a winner. Very simple rooms, without air-conditioning and extra furniture, but a perfectly comfortable place to sleep and possibly meet someone very interesting. Safe & secure protections for entry, movement within the facility, etc. make this place okay even for families. I stayed with my 14-yr old daughter and had a private room including en suite bathroom (not luxurious. but got the job done) and it was perfectly fine for our needs. No food service. No real "service" of any kind, but very friendly and helpful employees helping however they could. Reduced parking rate down the street. Absolutely perfect location to bars, restaurants, activity within the center city and Latin Quarter. I would not hesitate to stay here again by myself and/or with my family. Simple, but met our needs.

I cannot fault my stay here and can see why it's been voted the best hostel in Ireland! The staff were very friendly. The rooms are separate from the social areas and corridor doors closed during quiet hours, so you're not disturbed by people being social later into the evening. The bathrooms are set out nicely - toilets on one side and shower cubicles on the other - neither were fully occupied at any time I used the facilities. The rooms were awesome - privacy curtain, storage cage under the bottom bunk, shelf with plug and USB sockets and a light, comfy pillow and nice bedding. Breakfast was a decent set up - everything that was needed and alternatives available and labelled.

My stay at the hostel in Galway was excellent! We were warmly welcomed by Roberto, who explained all the facilities and gave us great tips for local tours. Our room, although booked as mixed, had only women, which made me feel more comfortable. The women’s bathroom was spotless, spacious, with hot water and soap provided. Breakfast was fresh and varied, with bread, yogurt, porridge, cereals, jam, fruit, and coffee. The common areas are beautiful and cozy, and we were able to store our backpacks safely and stay at the hostel before our train. In the afternoon, there was 1€ coffee, free fruit, milk, and biscuits, and even when we missed our train, we were warmly welcomed back. Impeccable service and excellent facilities, we highly recommended!

We celebrated our wedding anniversary during our stay with them and they went above and beyond to help us treasure our time with them. We were so blown away by their thoughtfulness and hospitality! At first, I was a little concerned booking a single room in the hostel, wondering if it would get rowdy at night, but that was never a problem at all. Our room was comfortable, the breakfast was nice, and from all of the events that were posted on the walls, I can tell that the staff are dedicated to making their hostel a welcoming, vibrant, and unforgettable experience for all guests. This truly is a gem of the place and I am so glad that we stayed with them.

liked the spacious room, i like the whole curtain thing on the bunk bed and having a light and power point. the linen and airflow of the room was super comfortable and fresh. There was a toilet /shower inside the room and a large shower room directly outside the bedroom which was clean and comfortable. The main communal areas were very comfortable, staff friendly , and they play really good music.