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Reviews of The Woodquay Hostel

23/24 Woodquay, Galway, Ireland

#40 of 52 hotels in Galway

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Review Score

Based on 1355 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    9.0
    Great location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are lots of narrow staircases, especially if your room is on the top floor. Something to consider if anyone in your group has any mobility issues (I currently have a torn meniscus and struggled a little bit to get up and down).

    Really great value for money. Superb location - close to all the local bars and restaurants.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of handpaper in bathroom

    Kitchen was very good staff was pleasant and helpful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 7-Bed Female Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    I wasn't prepared for the bunks being three beds high!

    Clean, quirky building. Delicious free flapjack for breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 7-Bed Female Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location in Galway so close to the Latin quarter! The free breakfast was amazing and always enough for everyone. The staff were so nice and very friendly. Highly recommend staying here

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 6-Bed Private Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    It fit what we needed and no hassles.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    7.0
    Ok for some days in Galway
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 7-Bed Female Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was in a female dormitory of 7 beds. My bed was a triple bunk bed and I was in the lower one... Cleaning could be better too but bathrooms were ok.

    Location was very good, near the centre and not too far to the bus station. It's included a breakfast with bread, jam, a cake, fruits, in addition to the use of the kitchen. 1€ for Nespresso. Staff was nice and smiling

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress was really hard and not too comfortable, same for the pillow.

    The blanket was nice and warm They serve breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water's pressure of the shower in my room was so weak. I couldn't even use it. But the public showers were good enough. Apart from that, the water's pressure of the public toilets were also too weak to flash.

    All the staffs there were super friendly and helpful. The lady chatted with me and recommended me lots of good pubs and restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are several bars on the same street. Very noisy till 2-3am especially Thursday-Saturday. Make sure you have earplugs. Couldn't adjust shower flow and temperature, and while that was fine by me, the water only lasted 10-20 seconds. Also, the automatic light turns off every 5-7 minutes during the shower. So you have to keep holding down the button to get in the shower and waving your arms to get the light.

    Free breakfast (2 types of bread, butter and 2 types of jams, fruit, coffee, 2 types of tea bags, hot chocolate powder). Comfortable common areas. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The kitchen is kept clean and tidy. The location is great. 6 minutes walk to the square and 5 minutes to the Lidl supermarket. Free milk. Free food and free shampoo/lotion left by other people. The 6-bedroom room has a relatively large space in the middle compared to other hostels.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    8.0
    Still a good value for location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are very small and hot. Had trouble sleeping as the room was constantly humid. The matresses are also very slim versus other hostels I visited in Dublin. Bathroom and showers are small but clean.

    The location was great. A few steps from the latin quarter and all of the action. There is a little breakfast and coffee served in the morning. Staff is also very friendly.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Lots of pubs and restaurants nearby and a 10 minute walk away.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thé staff

    Great

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    7.0
    Stay was good.Great help from the American girl and a guy.Kitchen was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stares looked worn

    Was located by the yacht club

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    8.0
    Would stay again for the money cant complain really
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 7-Bed Female Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was tiny considering it was for 7 people was a bit poky stairs could have done with being hoovered

    Location was very convenient off a side street in the city centre good value for money compared to other hostels in galway

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    8.0
    Lovely short stay in Galway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great about the property. Did find it a bit expensive but it was race week so assuming that’s why.

    Staff were lovely. Location is perfect. Really handy to everything. We had a private room with en-suite shower toilet and handbasin. The living area downstairs was lovely and homely and had a great kitchen. Cot was provided for the baby.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    n/a

    my hostel experience and stay were great. avert friendly and helpful staff..recommended place to stay

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing I can think of at the moment.

    Location was very Good and highly recommended.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no lift.

    Nice quiet location with privacy.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    8.0
    Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is very close to the town center. It has enough space in the room. The people who work there are very friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    8.0
    Short but enjoyable and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    While we were happy to have / pay for an en suite room, the wash basin was so small that due to the placement of the soap dispenser right in the centre, it was difficult to wash your face without getting water everywhere. Similarly with the high pressure taps, waster splashed everywhere.

    Staff were very helpful and friendly. The location is excellent. The room was laid out as expected, but very clean and comfortable. We had an en suite room which was good and the ceiling-mounted paintings were great. The informal breakfast was a lovely welcoming touch.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The ONLY thing that I would change is the fact that you have to pay to rent towels. I do understand it, but I wish it was an option that could have been added onto the bill when booking.

    I was satisifed with the cleanliness of the room and well as the space in the room. Travelling with family members and everyone had enough of their "own space." The location of the hotel was also 10/10.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • 8-Bed Private Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location, comfy beds, very nice staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 7-Bed Female Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no comments

    good location.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    9.0
    A fantastic place to stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wonderful staff - super helpful and knowledgeable ! Great location, close to the city centre or bus / coach / train station. We had great breakfast - tasty home-made bread - clean rooms and we loved the fun touch of the whole place :} Thank you !! If back in Ireland this will be our definite choice for sure !

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2023

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