Ireland Guide
Galway and Mayo
Hostels
1 Barnacles Quay Street House 10 Quay St (IHH) 
091/568644 
www.barnacles.ie A large, welcoming and efficiently run hostel in the heart of Galway's nightlife. All rooms are en suite, with twins and doubles available, there are laundry and kitchen facilities, and light breakfast is included. Price: €12.
2 Kinlay House Merchants Rd, Eyre Square (IHH & IHO) 091/565244 www.kinlaygalway.ie Huge, modern hostel that's friendly and well run, with laundry and bureau de change facilities and two kitchens. Many dorms are en suite, and double and twin rooms are available. Prices include a simple continental breakfast. Price: €12.
3 The Salmon Weir Hostel St Vincent's Ave, Woodquay (IHO) 091/561133 www.salmonweirhostel.com Small and simple, this comfortable hostel has two kitchens and Internet access and a friendly atmosphere; breakfast included in the price. Dorms from €12, doubles Price: €60.
4 Sleepzone Bóthar na mBan, Woodquay 091/566999 www.sleepzone.ie Modern, well-maintained hostel affiliated to An Óige, five minutes' walk north of Eyre Square. All rooms are en suite, with singles, twins and doubles available, as well as Internet access, laundry facilities and a bureau de change. Prices include a light breakfast. Price: €13.