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Woodquay hostel offers accommodations in Galway and is within walking distance of all Galway attractions. The property offers free WiFi, complimentary walking tours, printing services and city maps. There are a wide range of mixed dorms, private dorms and self catering units offered at this property. Woodquay hostel offers a free light continental breakfast which consists of cereal, tea, coffee and toast. The helpful staff are always happy to provide recommendation for the local area. The National University of Ireland Galway is just a 5-minutes walk away. Shannon Airport is 40 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
or
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christopher
    Ireland Ireland
    Liked how it was closest to the place I love hanging out, dungeons and doughnuts. Made my travel souch easier being so close to the shops and restaurants, as well as only being a few minutes away from the train station.
  • Nchedo
    Ireland Ireland
    I have used The Woodquay hostel many times and I am happy with services.The receptionists are exceptionally good, very helpful and very welcoming. This is the most item or quality that attract me to any hotel . The cleaning and hygiene standards...
  • Franziska
    Germany Germany
    It was great to have Coffee and Tea in the kitchen at any time, and to have breakfast included in the price. The location is great and the staff were very friendly.

Area info

Amenities of The Woodquay Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

The Woodquay Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 200 is required on arrival. That's about USD 216. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Woodquay Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Property asks for every guest to provide valid photo ID featuring date of birth on arrival.

For group bookings of 4 people or more, full payment may be requested up to7 - 14 days in advance of arrival. . For these group bookings, a fully refundable security cash deposit of EUR 25 per person may be required. For apartments, this may be a cash deposit of EUR 200. This will be returned on the day of departure once all house rules are abided by.

Please note that guests aged 0–18 years are not permitted to stay in dorm rooms.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Property asks for every guest to provide valid photo ID featuring date of birth on arrival. For group bookings of 4 people or more, full payment may be requested up to 7 - 14 days in advance of arrival. For these group bookings, a fully refundable security cash deposit of EUR 25 per person may be required. For apartments, this may be a cash deposit of EUR 200. This will be returned on the day of departure once all house rules are abided by. Please note that guests aged 0–18 years are not permitted to stay in dorm rooms. When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepts groups upto 20 people max.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Woodquay Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Woodquay Hostel

  • The prices at The Woodquay Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Woodquay Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Woodquay Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Movie nights
    • Bar crawls
    • Walking tours

  • The Woodquay Hostel is 1,150 feet from the center of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.