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"location excellent, clean bed to lay your head, cheap would def recommend for night out in galway with friends." — source Hostelworld
"It is absolutely bustling with travellers and is a great place to meet people and chat." — source Hostelworld
"Overall the place was cute, but I wouldn't want to stay more than one night." — source Hostelworld
"Right next to bus station, staff was excellent, would stay there again." — source Hostelworld
"Overall a really good hostel, staff were fantastic and top location." — source Hostelworld
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"Very central, right beside the bus and train stations, helpful and friendly staff, very clean, and a very good atmosphere." — source Hostelworld
"Beautyful hostel with clean rooms, and great kitchen for meeting people and hanging around getting to know other guests." — source Hostelworld
"The place is very very small - little kitchen and canteen, maybe too little for so many people, but its a clean place." — source Hostelworld
"the bathrooms and toilettes were not really clean and the hot shower was far too hot." — source Hostelworld
"Great location, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and clean facilities." — source Hostelworld
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"very nice & friendly staff, the location is perfect, we would stay there anytime again." — source Hostelworld
"very nice hostel, excellent location and very friendly staff." — source Hostelworld
"really friendly staff, would definitly stay here again." — source Hostelworld
"Very friendly staff, friendly atmosphere." — source Hostelworld
"Really great place, very helpful staff." — source Hostelworld
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"It was in a very good location, but had some odd quirks, the only shared area was the kitchen and the balcony." — source Hostelworld
"Gave great tips on sites to see throughout Galway and located right next to bus station and next to beautiful park." — source Hostelworld
"A bit loud on the weekends due to location but very easy to find and right in the heart of the action." — source Hostelworld
"Little cramped in rooms but great location, good kitchen, and really really nice staff." — source Hostelworld
"And the bathrooms are poorly designed and inconveniently located on a different floor." — source Hostelworld
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"My only issue was the showers, but you can deal with that kind of thing easily." — source Hostelworld
"Only thing that could be changed is the key system (but not a big deal." — source Hostelworld
"juggling the one key for each room gets a little old, but no big deal." — source Hostelworld
"brilliant hostel, brilliant price, very recommendable." — source Hostelworld
"Location is perfect, and all for a really cheap price." — source Hostelworld
More information on The Galway City Hostel
'...the happiest little hostel in Galway...' directly facing the main train and bus station, with fantastic views of EYRE SQUARE......A great place to meet the original backpacker and trade story's of life being out on the road. You won't find big groups here, just one big group of friends that will greet you with a beer and a smile as you enter. Bring your travel journal and swap email address' to keep in touch with your new friends...You will not forget The Galway City Hostel...The Galway City Hostel has a backpacker bar downstairs...'FOX'S' providing the very best in massively discounted beers, cocktails shots and mealsOur beds are solid and comfortable and are provided with warm quilts, fresh clean sheets and pillow cases. Freshen up in our bright clean bathrooms with hot showers 24 hours a day. We have a self catering kitchen for the budget conscious with free tea and coffee all day long, a dinning/living room with a TV and DVD player, Internet Access and great board games. Guests can choose from a selection of movies available from the reception desk.Cook yourself a nice meal in our fully equipped kitchen. All guests have full use of our fridge, oven, hob, microwave, toaster and cooking utensils. A complimentary light breakfast is provided between 6am and 10am. Relax, have a chat and breathe in some of Galway's fresh sea air on our balcony. Discounted tickets for daily bus tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Burren walking tour, Connemara, and Aran Islands ferry are available from the reception desk and all depart from just across the road.Our weekly rate is currently available for � 105 per week.
Directions
The GALWAY CITY HOSTEL is located in the city center directly across from the main Train and Bus station. GALWAY the gateway to the West!!
Information by HostelworldCheck rates & availability for this hotel — Average Price: $17

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