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Kinlay House Hostel Galway

Merchants Road, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
Kinlay House Hostel Galway
Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 368 reviews from 1 source
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 368 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "I will recommend Kinlay House to everyone who goes to Galway. The staff was very helpful and it was a great place to stay." source Hostelworld

    "People seemed to have a problem with flushing the toilets, but overall it was a good stay." source Hostelworld

    "The hostel is located in a great place between the city center and the Quay Street area." source Hostelworld

    "Overall a great, friendly, clean place, better than any hostel I've evere stayed at." source Hostelworld

    "The hostel was a nice place to stay, friendly staff and an overall good experience." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Pleasurable stay and nice hostel, with the exception that on arrival i had to wait til 5pm before i could check in to my room because it was being cleaned and then when i could there were others already in there." source Hostelworld

    "Well positioned in the main Eyre Square, a quick walk to everything, good wifi access, spartan but clean rooms, book with hostelworld to get complimentary towels/internet." source Hostelworld

    "Maybe not the place to stay for a \"quite time\", but with a great kitchen and communal area, free wifi, and clean bathrooms and bedrooms, one really cannot complain." source Hostelworld

    "This was the best hostel I stayed in (out of 6 throughout the British Isles) It was clean, organized, comfortable, and still cozy and had character." source Hostelworld

    "The staff is friendly and helpful, rooms are clean as are the bathroom facilities (both ensuite and community)." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "great spot - nice open kitchen/common area, good location, clean washrooms, (mostly) very friendly staff." source Hostelworld

    "Really friendly helpful staff, a good clean hostel, met some great people here." source Hostelworld

    "An expensive and large hostel with expensive services (laundry 7 euros." source Hostelworld

    "Very friendly atmosphere, due largely to the kind and helpful staff." source Hostelworld

    "perfect location, very friendly and helpful staff, nice atmosphere." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "very good character : pirates of the caribbean security very good too : intercall at the entrance location : near the pubs, so excellent cleanliness : very good too even the showers because there are many people in this place." source Hostelworld

    "I\'m traveling alone and I met loads of people to hang out with in the kitchen/dining area :) It would be nice to have personal lockers in the dorms but at least there\'s a safe at reception to put your valuables in." source Hostelworld

    "Very clean and most importantly quiet rooms as they're away from the common area. Super helpful Australian staff had the times and location of the trad sessions." source Hostelworld

    "The location, Staff and facilities couldn't get any better everyone was so helpful and friendly and the fact the place is 24hrs is definitely a big bonus on a weekend." source Hostelworld

    "This hostel was much much nicer than I anticipated for the price and the location. The beds were comfortable and there was an excellent lounge/social area." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "toast, jam, cereal, so I guess it could be bigger, but its a good hostel for a cheap price." source Hostelworld

    "Definitely take the Burren Wild Walking Tour as well, well worth the price." source Hostelworld

    "excellent couple of quality and price - very pleasant place." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "On security, it seemed anyone from the sidewalk could walk right up the stairs to room areas and common bathrooms without going past the reception desk, so that seemed a weakness but we were not aware of any problems." source Hostelworld

    "Just needs to get better curtains for the room as they don't close properly and as soon as the sun is up so are you because they so light,petty complaint but important for people who like their sleep like me." source Hostelworld

More information on Kinlay House Hostel Galway

Voted BEST HOSTEL in Ireland 2007 by Hostelworld.com Guests!Voted 3rd BEST HOSTEL in Irealand 2008 by Hostelworld.com Guests!Highest Ranking Hostel in Galway City!The award winning and recently refurbished Kinlay House Hostel is ideally located on Eyre Square in the heart Galway's vibrant City Center. It is the perfect base from which to explore the West�s famous attractions such as the landscapes of Connemara, Cliffs of Moher / Burren and the world famous Aran Islands.All the day tours depart from right outside the front door.Lounge in the cosy chill out zone, use the free wi-fi internet connection, relax in customized private rooms or in the spacious dormitories, many of which offer panoramic views of Galway Bay. Be part of the relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the large open plan lounge area, tv/dvd room (with a selection of movies and games!) and take advantage of the two fully equipped self-catering kitchens.Friendly, helpful, well travelled and multi-lingual staff are happy to provide any information you may require i.e local knowledge / hotspots, dining out, bus / train timetables, local events and even the weather forecast!!!Galways all-round best hostel!..... Lonely Planet 2008.Complimentary passes for top Galway nightclubs also available at reception... WHAT'S ON IN GALWAY?LOCAL AND WORLD MUSIC on Every Day and Every Night, just seconds from our door. Just ask The Kinlay House Galway Team... They know!Spring seems to have sprung in Galway, bringing with it the feeling of Festival Time, vibrant people, street performers, musicians and magic vibes to an already MAGICAL City.The Saturday and Sunday Market which fills the St Nicolas Church lane with local arts and crafts, mouth watering food, fruit and vegetables is the perfect way to start your weekend.THEATRE AND THE ARTS! Galway is a melting pot of Culture and Colour, be sure to pick up your Free City Map from Reception and we will show you the best of the best hot spots!GALWAY EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL15th - 17th May 2009 www.galwayearlymusic.comThe festival features medieval, renaissance and baroque music and dance. Concerts, workshops and costumed street performance will give you a taste of Ireland Unique Magic.VOLVO OCEAN RACE23rd May - 6th June www.galwayvolvooceanrace.comAs the only race stopover for Ireland and the Uk, Galway is expected to attract over 200.000 visitors over the 2 week Volvo Ocean Race Festivities. With fun for all Galway and and the Race village will have something for everyone, come and join in the fun.Galway is an endless Festival of Culture and Colour! We are happy to keep you up to date with all the .....What's, How's, Who's and When's.... Let Us Look After You!

Directions

Directions from the Bus and Train stationThe bus and train station is a 1 minute walk from the hostel. Turn left on leaving the bus/ train station, walk 100 metres, take a left and we are across the street on the corner of Merchants rd., Eyre Square. Take the lift to the reception on the second floor.Directions from the Galway tourist information officeThe Galway tourist information office is a 2 minute walk from the hostelThis is located on Forster st� Follow this street towards Eyre Square and 100 metres past the bus and train station, take a left and we are across the street on the corner of Merchants rd, Eyre Square.Then take the lift to reception on the second floor.Directions from airportGalway has an international airport located 5 miles form the city centre. There is no bus service available form the airport to the city centre but there is a taxi rank just outside the arrivals terminal to take passengers to the city centre.Directions by roadFrom the main dual carriageway leading into Galway from Dublin/Cork/kerry, at the first roundabout, take the 1st exit with the sign �Galway City East�. Go through the next set of traffic lights and go straight through the next roundabout. Go straight through the next 3 sets of traffic lights and at the roundabout beside the �Huntsman Bar�, take the first exit leading towards the city centre. Keep straight here and follow the sign towards the city centre via �The Docks�. Keep driving and you arrive on �Dock Rd�. this is a one way street so follow it and take the first right towards the end of this rd. Take a right again onto �Merchants rd�. we are located at the very top of �Merchants rd.�, on the corner of Eyre Square. As a landmark, �Lallys� ticket office is located at ground level.If you have any difficulty finding us, call us at 091-565244 and we will be happy to guide you towards Kinlay House Hostel.

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