The Dawson Hostel Galway
7.9Good
(3,279 Ratings)
"Kate who works at the front desk was an absolute GEM! Really kind and really took her time talking to me about Galway and it's (mostly macabre? XD) history. The room was quite small and the bathroom w..."
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This comfortable, modern hostel is set in the center of Galway, just 328 feet from Eyre Square. The Dawson Galway City offers a free Wi-Fi zone and a large outdoor terrace.
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Heating
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Laundry services
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Safe
Accessible by lift
Key card access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2026
Great location, breakfast included
Bathrooms were very clean but could do with update. Shower very small and cracks in the tiles.
Would have preferred curtains around the bunks for privacy
7 / 10Good·Aug 2026
Clean and close to the centre
It was expensive for a hostel
9 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Good location, comfortable beds, friendly staff. Breakfast was simple but plentiful. If you just want a bed for the night it's perfect.
Good mix of ages, families, sports groups etc
Sink and shower in private room were tiny, but functional
6 / 10Average·Jul 2026
Extremeley helpfull staff;)
Rooms are over populated , unbeliveable small , bad conditioning , u cant even open a bag , bad hygen in showers
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7.9Good
(3,279 Ratings)
"Kate who works at the front desk was an absolute GEM! Really kind and really took her time talking to me about Galway and it's (mostly macabre? XD) history. The room was quite small and the bathroom w..."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
FAQs
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Dawson Hostel Galway. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Dawson Hostel Galway pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Dawson Hostel Galway?
We found 20 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, heating, and kitchen.
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