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Bunk Boutique Hostel

8.6 Very good

Downtown₪664+

₪664+

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

The Nest Boutique Hostel

8.8 Very good

Salthill₪511+

₪511+

Free Wi-Fi

Snoozles Quay Street Tourist Hostel - Galway - Building

Snoozles Quay Street Tourist Hostel

7.9 Good

Downtown₪928+

₪928+

Free Wi-Fi

Galway City Hostel - Galway - Bedroom

Galway City Hostel

8.9 Very good

Downtown₪220+

₪220+

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

Savoy Hostel - Galway - Lounge

Savoy Hostel

8.2 Very good

St Nicholas₪95+

₪95+

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

Swuite Galway - Galway - Bedroom

Swuite Galway

8 Very good

St Nicholas₪547+

₪547+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

University of Galway Rooms - Galway - Restaurant

University of Galway Rooms

8.1 Very good

Dangan₪406+

₪406+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Goldcrest Village Deluxe University Campus Rooms - Galway - Lounge

Goldcrest Village Deluxe University Campus Rooms

7.1 Good

Dangan₪752+

₪752+

Free Wi-Fi

Dunaras Holiday Village - Galway

Dunaras Holiday Village

7.6 Good

Taylors Hill₪1,467+

₪1,467+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

8.8 Very good

Downtown₪868+

₪868+

The Dawson Hostel Galway

7.9 Good

St Nicholas₪637+

₪637+

Snoozles Galway City Centre - Galway - Restaurant

Snoozles Galway City Centre

8.6 Very good

₪885+

The Woodquay Hostel - Galway

The Woodquay Hostel

8 Very good

St Nicholas₪636+

₪636+

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Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Galway with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in Galway?

Hostels are cheapest in Galway in February, with average rates of ₪559. In comparison, December is the most expensive month, with prices at ₪3,474.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Galway?

Monday offers the lowest rates in Galway, with an average nightly price of ₪252. The highest prices are found on Tuesday, with average rates at ₪943.

How early should you book a hostel in Galway?

Book at least 58 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Galway hostel.

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Low season	February
High season	December
Average price (weeknight)	₪89
Average price (weekend night)	₪210

Cheapest month to stay with an average 49% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 215% rise in price.

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There are many Galway hostels for you to stay at while you travel around this enchanting city. A popular hostel that is situated near the beach is The Nest Boutique Hostel. This hostel is also close to some fun attractions, such as the National Aquarium of Galway. Other attractions within approximately 1 mile (2 km) of the hostel are Galway Bay and Galway City Museum. This hostel has both single and double rooms for you to stay in. Other available amenities are family rooms, lockers, private or shared bathrooms (depending on the room) and a shared kitchen.
Sleepzone is a very affordable hostel that is in Galway City centre. The hostel is around a 10-min walk from attractions like Galway Tours, Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square. If you are looking for Galway hostels that are close to public transport, Galway train station is around a 6-min walk. Sleepzone offers both single and group rooms. Some amenities available at the hostel are a shared kitchen, vending machines for drinks and snacks, laundry facilities and a shared lounge/tv area.
If you are looking for family-friendly Galway hostels, one option is the Kinlay House Eyre Square Hostel. This hostel is in the centre of Galway and is only around a 10-min walk from Galway Harbour. This hostel includes many amenities for the family, including cribs, board games, a family room, laundry facilities and a complimentary breakfast. This hostel offers great shared room types, including rooms that have both a bunk bed and a double bed.
Snoozles Forster Street Tourist Hostel is a great hostel to stay in if you are travelling with a group. This hostel is located in Galway’s city centre and is only around a 15-min walk from Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square. This hostel has great amenities: a games room, pool table, vending machines, an onsite mini-market and a complimentary breakfast. This hostel also offers rooms with many beds in them, so your whole group can stay together.
If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 32 days before your stay to get the best price for a Galway hostel.

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