Galway, Ireland Youth Hostels

Galway, Ireland Youth Hostels
Located on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, Galway is a prime location to stay for small trips around the western coast, including the Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, the Burren and Connemara. Not only does Galway City serve as a gateway to many scenic attractions in Ireland, it also has a thriving city center and nightlife. As the third largest city in Ireland, Galway is known as Ireland's Cultural Heart and is most commonly associated with traditional Irish music, song, dancing and language. It is also a popular location for Irish sporting events such as hurling, gaelic football and rugby.

Kinlay House

The Kinlay House is an award-winning hostel in a great location near Galway's city center on Eyre Square. The hostel offers both private rooms and dormitory style rooms as well as two kitchens (self-catered), lounge areas and a television room. The hostel also offers a number of free amenities, including breakfast, Wi-Fi, luggage storage, linen supply, book swap and map/events guides.

The Kinlay House Hostel
Merchants Road, Eyre Square
Galway, Ireland
091 565 244
www.kinlaygalway.ie

Sleepzone

Another popular hostel located in Galway's city center (about 100 meters from Eyre Square) is the Sleepzone Hostel, which features many modern conveniences and options. This 200-plus bed facility offers a number of sleeping arrangements from the single bed rooms to a 10-bed dormitory style room. Sleepzone also offers tour options for getaways to more rural areas surrounding Galway City, all while providing secure areas to store your items. The Sleepzone also contains common kitchen areas, laundry facilities and 24-hour reception.

Bothar na mBan,
Woodquay
Galway, Ireland
091 566 999
www.sleepzone.ie

Barnacles Quay Street

The Barnacle Quay Street hostel is located on the popular Quay Street in Galway City, which is a popular location filled with shops, cafes and nightlife. The location is extremely convenient for exploring the city and also close to transportation depots for excursions to nearby sites. The hostel offers rooms ranging from double accommodation to dormitory style rooms with each room containing its own in-suite bathroom. The hostel also provides free continental breakfast, 15-minutes free Internet access and free coffee and tea all day. The hostel also has daily meal specials and access to basic conveniences, such as hair dryers, alarm clocks and toiletries.

Barnacles Quay Street House Hostel
10 Quay Street
Galway, Ireland
091 568 644
www.barnacles.ie

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