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2,815 reviews

The Woodquay Hostel

The Woodquay Hostel

23/24 Woodquay, Galway, Ireland

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Free wifi

Tour desk

Private entrance

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Patio

The Woodquay Hostel

Welcome to The Woodquay Hostel, a charming 2-star accommodation located in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland. Situated at 23/24 Woodquay, this hostel is just a short 0.3mi distance away from the city center, making it a convenient choice for travelers looking to explore the bustling streets and lively atmosphere of Galway.

With 2815 reviews from happy guests, The Woodquay Hostel offers a range of amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. From free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk to a kitchenette and private entrance, this hostel has everything you need for a relaxing stay. You can even enjoy live music performances free of charge during your visit.

Immerse yourself in the unique culture of Galway while staying at The Woodquay Hostel. Take a stroll to the nearby city center to discover charming shops, traditional pubs, and local restaurants. Whether you're traveling solo or with friends, this hostel provides a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for your next adventure in Ireland.

When it comes to exploring the beautiful city of Galway, The Woodquay Hostel is the perfect starting point. With its prime location near the city center, you can easily venture out to discover the vibrant streets, charming shops, and traditional pubs that encapsulate the unique culture of Galway. After a day of sightseeing, return to the hostel and relax in the cozy and welcoming atmosphere that awaits you.

At The Woodquay Hostel, convenience and comfort go hand in hand. With a variety of room options available, including 3 Bedroom Apartments, Ground Floor Apartments, 2 Bedroom Apartments, and Family rooms, there is something to suit every traveler's needs. Whether you're exploring the city solo or on a family adventure, you'll find the perfect accommodation to make your stay in Galway truly unforgettable.

When it comes to payment, The Woodquay Hostel offers flexibility by accepting cash as well as major credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro. With easy payment options, you can focus on enjoying your stay and immersing yourself in all that Galway has to offer. Book your stay at The Woodquay Hostel today and get ready to experience the best of Galway with comfort and convenience at your fingertips.

Closest airports

Shannon Airport

40.1mi

Ireland West Airport Knock

44.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Tour desk

Private entrance

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Patio

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

Bathtub

Rooms

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2 Bedroom Apartment

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Guest reviews

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Categories of assessments

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Featured reviews:

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Charline

10

August 2024

At first when you enter the property and go through the typical tiny staircase you think the rest of the place is also going to be cramped… but actually I was pleasantly surprised. The dorm was a reasonable size. I stayed in the 7bed female dorm with bathroom. What I liked most was the atmosphere, the kitchen and lounge area were nice. Nothing fancy but it felt like authentic hospitality. Nice staff. Small breakfast for free, tea and coffee. These are small details but they make a difference. I was also able to get some laundry done for a fee which was nice as well. Galway is a walkable size so the location was quite convenient to go everywhere.

Just for improvement, I would say it would be nice to find a way to avoid noise made by the doors (dorm doors when you leave and on the top floor the door to the stairs as well) It’s a bit tough to hear the doors bang repeatedly early morning.

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Erika

10

August 2024

We booked the 3-room appartement. It is in a separate building, not in the hostel. The appartment was spotless clean, modern and comfortable. We loved the design very much. Good kitchen with washing machine. Free breakfast (tea, coffee, bread, jam). The location is perfect, right in the centre of Galway, next to the pubs and shops. When we closed the windows, it was quiet in the rooms. Good café in the ground floor where we could buy our morning coffee and fresh croissants. Parking place is very close (payable). The reception ladies in the Hostel was very nice and helpful, they helped in everything we needed. Thank you!

Nothing.

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Susan

9.1

June 2024

Location great, clean, quiet, friendly reception, comfortable beds, good shower, good value.the room could be bigger but I suppose for a hostel it's normal. We were next door to main hostel and the common areas were lovely clean comfortable with living room and kitchen. A basic breakfast of nice brown bread jams tea and coffee making facilities and rock hard flapjacks. There a little shop nearby so we bought cereal etc and used our own kitchen day 2.

The room was stuffy, we were supposed to be 3 in a private 4 bed room but were only 2 as my son couldn't come. It would be a bit cramped for 4 people but probably normal for hostel accommodation.

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Kevin

8.2

April 2024

I grew up in the hospitality business and worked for many years. You can always tell the quality of any premises by the cleaniness of the toilets. Here they scored a 10!!! Room was good. 6 bed mixed dorm. Breakfast was available although I checked out before hand. As I was leaving, there were a few trays of lovely home made flapjacks sitting on the bench cooling. It is centrally locate about 10 minutes walk from Eyre Square. Lidl close by as well as main night life of Galway.

Only criticism was the storage lockers under the beds. They were very noisy to pull in and out and a little snug. I was woken 4 times due to this. Also, they do not provide locks for the lockers. This is a simple thing to provide. Issue a lock and get a refundable deposit.

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Chris

10

August 2024

We stayed in the apartment across the street from the hostel. Downstairs there is a lounge and kitchen area, and upstairs two bedrooms, shower, and toilet. It is pleasantly decorated and well equipped. There is a smart TV and excellent WiFi. It is on a busy street in the Woodquay area of the city centre, so there is going to be some noise! Accommodation in Ireland is expensive, but we felt to get our money's worth here. We were a family of two adults and one 17 year old and it suited us perfectly.

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Elena

9.1

July 2024

Double private room was quite quiet as it's in a separate building to the dorms (just next door). Very clean room and bathroom. Kitchen and sitting area clean and nicely decorated. Friendly staff. Great location. Amazing for the price, totally exceeded expectations.

In our ground floor room there was a "back door" (with privacy window) which led outside. Might be a plus if you smoke, but was a bit unnerving for us. There was a washing machine right outside our room, thankfully no one used it during our stay.

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Diane

8.2

October 2023

The Ground Floor Apartment is a lovely little two floor townhouse just down the street from the hostel. It was great for us, but I would caution anyone thinking this is a complete ground floor apartment that it is not and there are stairs to get to the bedrooms and bathroom. We had access to the facilities at the hostel if we wished, and the staff were present at the front desk 24/7 which was great. We enjoyed being on our own to explore. As this is a new apartment to the hostel (but an older home), we encountered a couple issues while staying there and the staff bent over backwards to get them resolved as quickly as possible. Emilio, Garrett and Donna were excellent at communicating when maintenance would be in to fix things. The set up is excellent for any length of stay with a full kitchen, laundry, living space, two bedrooms and bathroom. Towels were provided in the apartment as well as all linens. We did not have to bring anything with us.

It would have been nice not to have any issues, but the way the staff and manager handled the situation was excellent and appreciated. If this is their level of customer service when problems arise by no fault of anyones, then you cannot ask for better than that.

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Iris

9.1

April 2024

Great stay! Free complimentary breakfast that I could use to upgrade my brekkie. The kitchen was perfectly fine and plenty of space to sit-down. Great place to meet new people and to get into the city. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Plenty of showering and toilet facilities, which were quite often cleaned.

Lots of school groups, that took over the space a little bit, but that is nothing they could probably do about. The locker situation wasn't the greatest, but fine enough.

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Евгений

9.1

July 2024

A big bonus was a small breakfast which I didn't get to at 9:00 (must have been a lot of people), but the next day at the same time everything was available. Nice design wherever it is applied The room had its own bathroom, very convenient. The welcome drink with water and lemon was a plus.

Something somewhere was dripping all night, interfered with sleep, of course apart from the neighbours who who at what time of night comes (but these are the disadvantages of any hostel.

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Gemma

8.2

July 2024

Wonderful stay! The beds were comfy and the bathroom and kitchen was clean! The lounge room was also very nice and considerate of different needs of travellers. They wash and dry a generous load of laundry for 8€. The receptionist we spoke to was quite knowledgeable about tours and events in the area

My only criticism is our room consistently had a weird smell from our arrival which kept recurring, the pillows were a bit flat

Points of Interest Around The Woodquay Hostel

Attractions

The Spanish Arch

0mi

Galway Cathedral

0.2mi

Galway Arts Centre

0.3mi

Galway City Museum

0.5mi

Galway Bay

0.5mi

Salthill

1.2mi

Dunguaire Castle's Medieval Banquet

10.7mi

Dunguaire Castle

10.7mi

Ross Errilly Friary (Ross Abbey)

14.4mi

The Burren

19.3mi

Doolin Cave

20.3mi

Cong

20.6mi

Lough Corrib

20.8mi

Cliffs of Moher

26.2mi

Aran Islands

29.9mi

Amenities of The Woodquay Hostel

Free wifi

Tour desk

Private entrance

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Patio

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Woodquay Hostel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property