Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square | Hostel in Galway
359 Bedroom Hostel in Galway City Centre, Galway
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.
Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square is located in Galway.
This 359 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Internet, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 3725 reviews with the average score of 8.8 . Coming to Galway and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Shared kitchen
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Parking garage
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Accessible parking
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Parking
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Electric vehicle charging station
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Wheelchair accessible
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Lowered sink
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Toilet with grab rails
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Tour or class about local culture
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Walking tours
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Bar crawls
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Pool table
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Board games/Puzzles
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Elevator
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Non-smoking rooms
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Wifi in all areas
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Heating
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Safe
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Smoke-free property
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Family rooms
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ATM on site
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Laundry
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Baggage storage
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Vending machine (snacks)
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Daily housekeeping
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Express check-in/out
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Lockers
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Fax/Photocopying
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24-hour front desk
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Shared lounge/TV area
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Tour desk
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Vending machine (drinks)
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Wifi
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Free Wifi
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Internet
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Key card access
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Smoke alarms
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Key access
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CCTV in common areas
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24-hour security
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CCTV outside property
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Fire extinguishers
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Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
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Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
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Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
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Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
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Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
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Delivered food covered securely
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Breakfast to-go containers
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
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All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
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Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
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Access to healthcare professionals
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Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
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Process in place to check health of guests
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Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
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First aid kits available
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Face masks for guests available
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Cashless payment available
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Contactless check-in/out
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Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
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Physical distancing rules followed
Policies
Parking is available in hynes yard, 2 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 10 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.
Reviews
Room Arrangement
| Room Info | Facilities |
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
Room Type:
Bed in Dorm
Room Size:
14 m2
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BathroomShower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
Room Type:
Bed in Dorm
Room Size:
12 m2
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BathroomShower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory En Suite
Room Type:
Bed in Dorm
Room Size:
9 m2
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BathroomPrivate bathroom, Shower, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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Double Room En suite
Room Type:
Double
Room Size:
11 m2
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BathroomShower, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletMedia & TechnologyTVGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomChildrens' cribs, LinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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3 Bed Private Room En Suite
Room Type:
Triple
Room Size:
12 m2
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BathroomPrivate bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory En Suite
Room Type:
Bed in Dorm
Room Size:
9 m2
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BathroomShower, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
Room Type:
Bed in Dorm
Room Size:
6 m2
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BathroomShower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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Single Room En Suite
Room Type:
Single
Room Size:
11 m2
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BathroomShower, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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Double Or Twin Room En Suite
Room Type:
Twin/Double
Room Size:
6 m2
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BathroomShower, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletMedia & TechnologyTVGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomChildrens' cribs, LinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
Room Type:
Bed in Dorm
Room Size:
9 m2
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BathroomShower, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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4 Bed Family Room en suite
Room Type:
Family
Room Size:
6 m2
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BathroomShower, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletMedia & TechnologyTVGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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4-Bed Private Room with shared Bathroom
Room Type:
Dorm Room
Room Size:
6 m2
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BathroomShower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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6 Bed Private Room
Room Type:
Dorm Room
Room Size:
6 m2
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BathroomShower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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6 Bed Private Room Ensuite
Room Type:
Dorm Room
Room Size:
6 m2
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BathroomShower, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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8 Bed Private Room with shared bathroom
Room Type:
Dorm Room
Room Size:
6 m2
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BathroomShower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with shared bathroom
Room Type:
Bed in Dorm
Room Size:
6 m2
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BathroomShower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type:
Twin
Room Size:
6 m2
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BathroomShower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
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Bed in 6 Bed Male Dormitory Room En suite
Room Type:
Bed in Dorm
Room Size:
6 m2
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BathroomShower, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, ToiletGeneralReading light, Trash cans, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Heating, Fire extinguisherBedroomLinensAccessibilityUpper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevatorRoom AmenitiesSocket near the bed, AdapterCleanliness & disinfectionHand sanitizer |
