2 Star Hotel

Snoozles Galway City Centre

Forster Street, Galway, Ireland View Map

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Snoozles Galway City Centre

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Snoozles is a modern & purpose built tourist hostel. It’s Galway City Center location beside the Coach and Train Stations is just a 2 minute walk to Eyre Square in the heart of Galway City. We offer a wide range of rooms with attached bathroom ranging from Twin/Double & Family Rooms, to 4, 6, & 10 Bed Dorms ideal for solo travelers or groups of friends sharing. With free breakfast each morning for all guests. Guest facilities include a common room with a pool table and TV, an outside garden with table tennis, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a dining room. Also included is high-speed WiFi, free luggage storage, free printing and free city maps are all provided to guests. No on-site parking. There is discounted parking a 2 minute walk from the hostel called "City Park" car park just across the road from the coach station. Please note the car park has a restriction of 6.2 foot max vehicle height. There is a 24-hour reception desk and staff are available to offer recommendations of things to do in Galway. We offer tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and the Aran Islands.

897 Reviews

8.7Very Good
Cleanliness
9.0
Staff
9.5
Location
9.5

What Guests Say

  • “Great location, right in the center of town. Very nice staff (especially Hugh). Nicest hostel I stayed at in Ireland. The beds were very…”
  • “Great breakfast and location. Clean beds. I like the curtains on the bed, adds more privacy. Infact those bed curtains are everything.”
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  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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4 Bed Friends/Family Room En suite1/4

4 Bed Friends/Family Room En suite

108 sqft • 1 Double, 2 Bunk

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • City view
  • Fire extinguisher
Double Room En suite1/4

Double Room En suite

130 sqft • 1 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • City view
  • Clothes rack
6 Bed Private Room En suite1/4

6 Bed Private Room En suite

183 sqft • 6 Bunk

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • City view
  • Fire extinguisher
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room1/4

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

162 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • City view
  • Clothes rack
10 Bed Private Room En suite1/4

10 Bed Private Room En suite

237 sqft • 10 Bunk

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • City view
  • Fire extinguisher
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room1/4

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

183 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • City view
  • Clothes rack

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    What Guests Loved

    8.7
    Very Good

    Based on 897 reviews

    Location

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    9

    Staff

    9.5

    Overall Quality

    8.7

    Pros +

    • Location.
    • Great location, right in the center of town. Very nice staff (especially Hugh). Nicest hostel I stayed at in Ireland. The beds were very nice. Plenty of room, decently comfy, and they even had privacy curtains. Showers were good.
    • Great breakfast and location. Clean beds. I like the curtains on the bed, adds more privacy. Infact those bed curtains are everything.

    Cons -

    • Cluttered. When I arrived, the lobby was so packed with luggage, that I could barely get to the window to check-in. Wifi did not work the entire time. Staff was not friendly. Loud.
    • Don't eat the breakfast food! It's substandard. The fruit was very bad, shocking that there were no visible signs of rotting because it tasted like crap. It's also way too expensive. I stayed in three hostels over the course of my Irish vacation, and I paid more for this one than the other two combined. Would've picked another if I could've found a cheaper option.
    • If I could offer any suggestions it would be for a table of sorts in the bathroom to set items on while showering
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    2Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-20-2021

    Location.

    Cluttered. When I arrived, the lobby was so packed with luggage, that I could barely get to the window to check-in. Wifi did not work the entire time. Staff was not friendly. Loud.

    8WilliamPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Great location, right in the center of town. Very nice staff (especially Hugh). Nicest hostel I stayed at in Ireland. The beds were very nice. Plenty of room, decently comfy, and they even had privacy curtains. Showers were good.

    Don't eat the breakfast food! It's substandard. The fruit was very bad, shocking that there were no visible signs of rotting because it tasted like crap. It's also way too expensive. I stayed in three hostels over the course of my Irish vacation, and I paid more for this one than the other two combined. Would've picked another if I could've found a cheaper option.

    10RUMBIDZAIPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Great breakfast and location. Clean beds. I like the curtains on the bed, adds more privacy. Infact those bed curtains are everything.

    10DaraPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Helpful and friendly staff, location, and safe quarters.

    10LeighPosted on: 1-15-2026

    This was our first hostel experience. We had 6 family members traveling together so thought the six bed room shared would be ideal. The location was perfect! The food and staff were wonderful! Everything was clean and easy to understand. For the hard, but true.. the 6 bunk bed room was lovely as it had curtains to separate and its own outlet and light and lockers under the beds. The bathroom was tight and difficult to move the humidity out, therefore causing a very stuffy feel to the room- even with the window open. Having a floor fan was nice though. The beds were slightly hard for me (50 year old active fit mom that is a side sleeper) Overall this was a great experience and I would stay here again as well as recommend it!

    If I could offer any suggestions it would be for a table of sorts in the bathroom to set items on while showering

    9ChristinePosted on: 1-15-2026

    Private room with balcony was nice. Very central location.

    Very expensive.

    9PaulPosted on: 12-18-2025

    Patient, personable staff. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Nice light breakfast included. Will hold your bags for free. Close to transportation and city center.

    9NathanPosted on: 11-17-2025

    Shower water pressure was excellent, mattress really comfortable, receptionists super friendly

    Wasn't expecting much because it's a hostel after all, but the breakfast is super basic FYI

    9OlaPosted on: 10-27-2025

    Well located, wonderful staff, comfortable rooms and beds.

    Could do with bathrooms in the halls as one bathroom for a full dorm is tough but overall wonderful experience here

    9NathanPosted on: 10-26-2025

    The beds were super comfy, the shower’s water pressure was perfect, location close to the bus and train stations, and the staff super helpful with places to visit and eat at.

    Breakfast could’ve have some ham or eggs for protein, but it’s a hostel at the end of the day so can’t expect too much!

    8LaurenPosted on: 10-26-2025

    The hostel was clean and had nice employees. Even though most of the hostels in the area are similarly priced, this one at least had lots of kitchen staples (salt, pepper, oil, pasta, rice). So it can feel like you're getting a little but more for your money.

    8eldaPosted on: 10-16-2025

    Perfect location to visit Galway; everything is walking distance. The room was nice, clean and silent. Good breakfast.

    We choose this hotel since the ad on booking said that parking was included. There is a parking but it is not included. You have to pay extra. This should be explained better on booking as it can be a misleading information.

    8DeborahPosted on: 10-3-2025

    Snoozles was in a great location. It was clean and decorated in a fun way. The common spaces were nice for hanging out and people watching mostly young people.The staff was fantastic, the breakfast ok- they stop serving some foods like yogurt well before 10

    The cost was a bit high for two nights in a family room.

    9SaraPosted on: 9-29-2025

    Friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast included, clean and comfortable stay.

    9NicholasPosted on: 9-21-2025

    It is very convenient to the town square and railway station. It was very clean and the staff were super friendly (especially a couple of fellow Canadians).

    We were on the 3rd floor very close to the elevator and we could hear the elevator operating all night.

    10DebraPosted on: 9-15-2025

    Great location. Super clean. Great staff. Laundry done for me for 10 euros. Nice seating in common areas.

    Beds hard as a brick

    7NaomiPosted on: 9-15-2025

    Breakfast was great and the laundry service was an awesome thing to have access to. Staff are all friendly and helpful. Security is taken very seriously there, only letting in hostel patrons, so I felt very safe.

    The common spaces feel a little too closed off, the air gets stuffy -- especially when people have been cooking in the evening. Also, when I was there, a large group had sort of monopolized their narrow, hallway-like kitchen with many people standing around in there, blocking others from using it. I wish the staff had encouraged them to disperse a bit.

    8JohnPosted on: 9-15-2025

    Good staff. Explained how to walk to various fun locations and directions to Galway Bay and the fun pubs. And 50% parking discount. Very nice.

    Room was clean and fine. But, both the bathroom floor and shower floor were painted. This made it very, very slippery. And no safety handrails in the shower. Need to improve this safety issue.

    7DawnPosted on: 9-11-2025

    Snoozles is a bright and unique hostel in Galway with a great location, giving you easy access to everything you could need. The hostel offers tea, instant coffee, and fruit throughout the day, and a very basic breakfast is included. The lady who checked us in was absolutely lovely and, being Canadian, was especially fun to chat with.

    The rooms, especially the bathrooms, are showing their age. There was not enough seating for everyone at breakfast. The drainage in our bathroom seemed to be missing a P-trap, and after being out for the day we returned to a strong sewer smell in the room. We kept the bathroom door closed to manage it, but it was far from ideal.

    10VicentePosted on: 9-10-2025

    Cleaned, organized, modern.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Shared kitchen

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:30 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    When booking for 6 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Children under the age of 18 can only be accommodated in private dormitories. Children cannot share a room with other guests. Anyone under 18 who is traveling with another adult that is not a parent/guardian will need a letter from their parent/guardian in order to be permitted to stay in a shared dorm.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. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Location

    Snoozles Galway City Centre

    Forster Street, Galway

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