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How much do hostels in Galway cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Galway, Ireland range from $22 to $111/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 10 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $30.
Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $25/night.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 6 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-05T21:33:50.544Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include December 7 (one night),December 8 (one night),December 9 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
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- The Dawson Hostel Galway 9.0 · 10,306 reviews
- Kinlay Eyre Square Hostel 9.6 · 8,766 reviews
- Galway City Hostel 9.7 · 3,917 reviews
- Woodquay Hostel Galway City 8.9 · 3,023 reviews
- Celtic Tourist Hostel 7.3 · 1,029 reviews
- The Nest Boutique Hostel 9.1 · 999 reviews
- Snoozles Hostel Galway City Centre 9.4 · 361 reviews
- Seaview Lodge 8.9 · 84 reviews
- University of Galway - Rooms 8.7 · 15 reviews
- Cúirt na Coiribe Summer Accommodation 8.0 · 1 reviews
Local knowledge for Galway
Where to stay
Budget travelers cluster around Eyre Square and down toward the Spanish Arch, with hostels on and just off Shop Street putting you within a short walk of everything worth seeing. Quay Street and Foster Street are the densest for beds, noise included.
Getting around
- The Saturday market behind St. Nicholas' Church on Market Street runs year-round and has the cheapest hot lunch in the city center, well below any nearby cafe.
- Salthill is a 40-minute walk along the coast from Eyre Square. Walk the promenade out and dip your foot in the Atlantic at the Blackrock diving board, a local tradition that costs nothing.
- Galway Race Week in late July doubles or triples hostel prices across the board. Shifting your dates by even a week in either direction makes a real difference.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest from November through March, but fill up fast and get expensive during the Arts Festival in mid-July and Race Week at the end of July into early August.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Galway cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $30. Dorm beds currently range from $22 to $111/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Galway?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Galway include December 7, December 8, December 9.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Galway?
HostelHound currently tracks 10 hostels in Galway, Ireland.
How much do hostels in Galway cost in November?
Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $25/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Galway?
Budget travelers cluster around Eyre Square and down toward the Spanish Arch, with hostels on and just off Shop Street putting you within a short walk of everything worth seeing. Quay Street and Foster Street are the densest for beds, noise included.
What is the best time of year to visit Galway?
Hostels are cheapest from November through March, but fill up fast and get expensive during the Arts Festival in mid-July and Race Week at the end of July into early August.